Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that the housing prices in 70 major cities in China have shown a decline in sales prices month-on-month, although the year-on-year decline has narrowed overall [1] - In July, new home prices in Shanghai and Urumqi increased by 0.3%, while Sanya and Yichang rose by 0.2%, and Changchun and Changde saw a 0.1% increase [1] - For second-hand homes, only Taiyuan experienced a month-on-month increase of 0.2%, while all other cities reported declines [1] Group 2 - In Changsha, new home prices fell by 0.4% in July, ending a previous trend of four consecutive months of price increases [2] - The decline in Changsha's new home prices is attributed to the traditional off-peak season for the real estate market in July, leading to weakened demand [2] - Additionally, the market is experiencing an oversupply due to previous inventory accumulation, and consumer caution has led to reduced market activity, prompting developers to lower prices to stimulate sales [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that Hong Kong's real estate prices have seen significant increases over the past 20 years, with a peak in 2018 at 200,000 HKD per square meter [1][3] - In 2005, the price was 55,000 HKD per square meter, which rose to 60,000 HKD in 2006, and reached 92,000 HKD by 2010 [1][3] - The highest recorded price was in 2018 at 200,000 HKD per square meter, making it extremely expensive for residents to purchase property [1][3] Group 2 - Since 2019, there has been a decline in property prices, with the current price at 144,380 HKD per square meter, which is still significantly higher than in Beijing and Shanghai by approximately 100,000 HKD [3][7] - The average salary in Hong Kong is around 30,000 HKD, which makes it challenging for residents to afford housing, often leading to the purchase of very small living spaces [3][7] - Historical average prices from 2013 to 2024 show fluctuations, with a peak in 2018 and a gradual decline to 147,250 HKD projected for 2024 [7]