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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Business
Helen Davidson and Amy Hawkins

Evergrande, the ‘runaway’ developer that could become a wrecking ball for China’s economy

AN Evergrande Real Estate Community in Huai 'an.
AN Evergrande Real Estate Community in Huai 'an. Photograph: Costfoto/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

The saga of China’s second-largest development firm has escalated from a financial crisis to a potentially criminal one with the investigation and detention of Evergrande chairman and founder, Hui Ka Yan.

The company resumed trading on Tuesday after it was suspended last week in the wake of media reports of Hui’s apprehension. But analysts say signs point to a potential liquidation of the company, which could have drastic ramifications for China’s economy too.

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