Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2026-01-24 16:40Core Viewpoint - The Fuzhou Sanjiang Ideal City project, initially a housing project, has faced severe structural issues leading to legal consequences for responsible parties and plans for reconstruction of the settlement housing section [2][7]. Group 1: Project Background - Fuzhou Sanjiang Ideal City was developed by Poly Developments, Country Garden, and Shimao Group, with a total of 2,026 residential units planned, including 442 market-rate units [3][6]. - The project was initially successful, selling out within 2 hours of opening due to its attractive pricing, with an average price of 17,200 yuan/m² [3]. Group 2: Structural Issues - After the completion in 2021, homeowners reported significant structural problems, including cracked load-bearing beams and subsiding foundations, leading to multiple buildings being classified as D-grade hazardous [2][5]. - By November 2022, 421 units had signed refund agreements, totaling 556 million yuan in refunds [5]. Group 3: Legal Consequences - In July 2025, 11 individuals were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 2 to 8 years for their roles in the construction failures, with fines between 700,000 to 1 million yuan [8]. - The court found that the construction was conducted without proper permits and involved significant quality compromises, leading to a major safety incident [9]. Group 4: Future Developments - Plans are underway to demolish the existing structures and begin reconstruction of the settlement housing section in 2024 [10].