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A Chinese developer, IceSitruuna, announced Parasite Mutant for PS5, a spiritual successor to the Parasite Eve series, set for release in 2026, featuring a sci-fi horror RPG with a retro aesthetic and new gameplay mechanics, filling the gap left by Square Enix's lack of interest in the franchise.
Chinese developer Shimao Group Holdings Ltd. is facing a wind-up petition from creditor China Construction Bank (Asia) Corp. over a financial obligation of HK$1.6 billion, as the developer grapples with default. Shimao intends to oppose the petition and pursue offshore restructuring to maximize stakeholder value.
Xinyuan Real Estate's subsidiary, Hudson 888 Owner LLC, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern district of New York court, with estimated liabilities and assets ranging between $100 million to $500 million. This move reflects the challenges faced by the Chinese developer in the US real estate market and signals a significant financial restructuring.
Chinese property developer Country Garden is facing another deadline with two coupons totaling $66.8 million coming due, following its recent missed interest payments. If the company fails to pay a $15 million September coupon by October 17, its entire offshore debt could be deemed in default. With $10.96 billion in offshore bonds and 42.4 billion yuan worth of loans, Country Garden's potential default could lead to debt restructuring and liquidation by creditors. China's property sector has been hit by a debt crisis, with many developers defaulting on debt obligations, leaving unfinished projects. Despite government support measures, analysts suggest that more action is needed to revive the sector.
Sunac, one of China's leading property developers, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States, following approval from its creditors to restructure nearly $10 billion worth of debt. This comes after Evergrande, another major Chinese developer, made a similar filing a month ago. Sunac's filing may help the company negotiate with overseas lenders as it works to overhaul its debt. The success of Sunac's deal with overseas creditors could serve as a roadmap for other distressed developers. However, the core issue of the company's struggling business remains, despite recent policy support from Chinese policymakers.
Chinese developer Country Garden has reported a loss of $6.7 billion for the first half of the year, adding to concerns of a potential default. The company, which has four times as many building projects as Evergrande, has accumulated debts of over $150 billion and warned of possible default if its financial performance continues to deteriorate. Country Garden's financial troubles have raised fears of a broader impact on China's economy and financial system. The property sector, which accounts for a quarter of China's GDP, has been hit hard by the pandemic and economic slowdown.
Shares of Chinese developer Evergrande plummeted by approximately 80% as they resumed trading in Hong Kong after a year and a half. The company, which is at the center of a real estate market crisis in China, posted a loss of 33 billion yuan ($4.5 billion) for the first half of 2021. Evergrande's financial troubles have had a ripple effect on the country's property industry, with other developers defaulting on their debts and leaving unfinished building projects. Policymakers are now focused on preventing financial contagion and providing liquidity and credit support to the economy and the real estate sector.