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For the first two decades of the 21st century, the Chinese economy thrived on its real estate market, characterized by aggressive property development and rampant individual investment. This unchecked growth culminated in a bubble that burst approximately three to four years ago, after authorities imposed a regulatory clampdown through a system known as the "three red lines." As a result, the industry saw dramatic shifts as the automotive sector began to eclipse real estate.