Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the financial crisis faced by Xiangyuan Holdings, which has led to a significant inability to repay financial asset income rights products, amounting to over 10 billion yuan, following the criminal measures taken against its actual controller, Yu Faxiang [1][2]. Group 1: Background of the Crisis - The crisis began on November 28, when multiple financial asset income rights products guaranteed by Yu Faxiang and Xiangyuan Holdings failed to meet their repayment obligations, with the total repayment amount reaching over 10 billion yuan [1][2]. - On December 22, Yu Faxiang was taken into criminal custody by the Shaoxing Public Security Bureau due to suspected criminal activities, which has raised concerns about the company's financial stability [2]. - Prior to the crisis, Yu Faxiang's shares in Xiangyuan Holdings' listed companies were judicially frozen, indicating potential financial distress [3]. Group 2: Company Expansion and Financial Performance - Yu Faxiang, born in 1971, is the chairman of Xiangyuan Holdings, which has expanded into various sectors including real estate, cultural tourism, and construction since its inception in 1992 [5]. - Xiangyuan Holdings has received accolades for its performance in the real estate sector, ranking among the top 100 real estate developers in China and the top 10 in cultural tourism real estate [6]. - Despite previous successes, the company has faced a significant decline in revenue over the past three years, with reported revenues of 136.59 billion yuan in 2022, 118.46 billion yuan in 2023, and 107.26 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting an average annual decline of 11.39% [9][10]. Group 3: Financial Challenges - As of June 2025, Xiangyuan Holdings reported total assets of approximately 600 billion yuan and liabilities of 400 billion yuan, indicating a precarious financial position exacerbated by a downturn in the real estate market [8]. - The company has experienced a substantial drop in cash flow, with net cash flow from operating activities showing negative figures over the past three years, indicating ongoing liquidity issues [10]. - The company's real estate development segment has seen a significant reduction in new construction and sales, with new construction areas dropping from 61.53 million square meters in 2022 to just 9.65 million square meters in 2024 [10]. Group 4: Response to the Crisis - A support task force was established on December 12 to assess the company's assets and liabilities, aiming to stabilize the situation and protect investor interests [12]. - Investors have expressed hope that the task force will lead to a resolution of the repayment issues, although specific repayment plans have yet to be disclosed [13]. - Following the crisis, stock prices for Xiangyuan Holdings' associated companies have seen significant declines, reflecting market concerns over the company's financial health [13].