Overview
- China's government has introduced a $42 billion package to support the struggling real estate sector.
- The measures include lower mortgage rates, reduced down payments, and state-backed purchases of unsold homes.
- Analysts argue the funding is insufficient to address the vast inventory of vacant and unfinished properties.
- Local governments face challenges in financing these initiatives due to high existing debt levels.
- Experts believe more comprehensive and larger-scale interventions may be necessary to stabilize the market.