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One of the critical areas of concern within China's economy is its beleaguered property sector, historically accounting for over 25% of the country's GDP. This sector is not only struggling but also heavily indebted, with property developers owing amounts that approximate 16% of China’s GDP. High-profile defaults, notably by Country Garden and Sino-Ocean, have raised serious alarms about real estate's stability. Furthermore, the ripple effects from financial mismanagement in conglomerates like Zhongzhi are threatening to propagate losses throughout various sectors of the economy, leading to a widespread decline in investor confidence.