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title: How One Property Developer's Debt Poses a Serious Threat to China's Economy
description: Evergrande was one of the biggest winners of the property boom in China that began in the late 1990s.
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# [How One Property Developer's Debt Poses a Serious Threat to China's Economy](https://www.barryinvestmentadvisors.com/blog/how-one-property-developers-debt-poses-a-serious-threat-to-chinas-economy)

 Written by [Barry Investment Advisors](https://www.barryinvestmentadvisors.com/blog/author/barry-investment-advisors) | Sep 22, 2021 4:29:00 PM

Evergrande was one of the biggest winners of the property boom in China that began in the late 1990s. Since then, the property developer has become a ubiquitous presence in the Chinese economy: selling bottled water, pig farming, and even making electric cars. But over the past decade, the company has turned into a "debt bomb": ratings agencies believe it's only a matter of time until Evergrande defaults on its $300 billion-plus debt, which could have a massive impact on China's economy. This New York Times article outlines the impending collapse of a former giant.

                                                         

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