Core Viewpoint - The debt restructuring of real estate companies has entered a "2.0" phase, with significant progress in reducing debt and improving financial stability, particularly for major private firms like Country Garden, Sunac, and CIFI [2][3]. Group 1: Debt Restructuring Progress - By December 2025, major real estate companies have successfully completed their debt restructuring, significantly reducing their total debt and alleviating immediate repayment pressures [2]. - Country Garden announced a restructuring effective from December 30, 2025, while CIFI and Sunac also confirmed the completion of their overseas debt restructuring [2]. - The total debt reduction achieved by these companies is estimated to be around 1.2 trillion yuan, with approximately 21 distressed firms having completed their debt restructuring this year [4]. Group 2: Changes in Debt Restructuring Models - The debt restructuring model has shifted from "extension strategies" to "deep restructuring," focusing on substantial debt reduction rather than merely extending repayment timelines [3]. - Current typical methods for debt restructuring include debt-to-equity swaps, asset-for-debt exchanges, and long-term extensions, with debt reduction ratios ranging from 40% to 70% [3]. Group 3: Financial Metrics Post-Restructuring - After restructuring, the total interest-bearing liabilities for Country Garden, Sunac, and CIFI are projected to be below 208.3 billion yuan, 178.8 billion yuan, and approximately 50 billion yuan, respectively [4]. - The overseas debt restructuring for these companies has seen significant reductions, with Country Garden reducing its overseas debt by 66% and CIFI by 67% [4]. Group 4: Future Outlook and Challenges - The real estate industry is expected to continue facing challenges, with some companies like China Fortune Land Development encountering new issues in their restructuring processes [5]. - The focus for 2026 will be on balancing risk prevention and transformation, with expectations that the debt restructuring process will accelerate, contributing to the long-term health of the industry [5].