Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant decline in housing prices in China, which has shifted from a period of continuous growth to a substantial downturn, with average prices in first and second-tier cities expected to drop by approximately 40% by 2025 compared to their peak in 2021, and some third and fourth-tier cities experiencing declines exceeding 50% [1][3]. Impact of Housing Price Decline - The decline in housing prices has unexpectedly affected consumer sentiment, leading to a decrease in consumption despite lower prices, with retail sales growth dropping to 4.5% in the first three quarters of 2025, while household savings reached a historical high of 151.2 trillion yuan [3][5]. - The phenomenon of "reverse wealth effect" is at play, where falling property values, which constitute nearly 70% of household assets, make residents feel poorer, prompting them to cut back on spending and increase savings [3][5]. Generational Impact - Families that purchased homes during the price peak from 2016 to 2021, particularly those born in the 1980s and 1990s, are facing significant wealth losses, with an estimated total loss of 9 trillion yuan if each property is valued at an average decline of 1 million yuan [5][7]. - Older generations, such as those born in the 1960s and 1970s, who bought properties at lower prices, still retain profits despite the downturn, while younger generations have yet to purchase homes and may benefit from lower entry prices [7]. Market Dynamics and Structural Changes - The real estate market is undergoing a fundamental shift from being an "economic engine" to a "livelihood guarantee," with a focus on housing as a necessity rather than an investment, as indicated by the government's "housing is for living, not for speculation" policy [9][11]. - The urbanization rate in China has increased from 36% in 2000 to 68% in 2025, indicating a shift in market dynamics where the primary concern has moved from availability to quality of housing [9][11]. Changes in Land Supply and Demand - Local governments are adopting a "reduce quantity, improve quality" strategy, with a 20% year-on-year decrease in planned residential land supply for 2025, leading to a widening price gap between core and non-core urban areas [11][13]. - The demand structure is also evolving, with traditional "just need" housing demand softening as purchasing decisions are delayed due to unstable income expectations [11][13]. Transition to Innovation-Driven Economy - The decline in housing prices and the contraction of the real estate sector are seen as corrections to a distorted wealth distribution model, shifting resources from real estate to support the development of the manufacturing sector [15][17]. - Investment in high-tech manufacturing has increased by 22.3% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025, indicating a significant shift in economic focus [15][17]. Long-term Economic Implications - The transition from a reliance on real estate to an innovation-driven economy is expected to enhance China's position in the global value chain and promote sustainable growth, with a focus on supporting technological self-reliance and high-end manufacturing [17][19]. - Although this adjustment may cause short-term pain, it is anticipated to lead to better resource allocation and high-quality economic development in the long run, as the real estate sector returns to its fundamental role in providing housing [19][21].

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