Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the stark contrast between the booming sports enthusiasm in China and the declining real estate market in Nanjing, indicating a broader trend of falling property prices across various cities in the country [1][18]. - Nanjing's new home transaction volume peaked in 2016 at 117,395 units but has since declined, with a significant drop to 33,982 units projected for 2024 [1]. - The second-hand housing market in Nanjing also peaked in 2016 at 151,600 units, with a subsequent decline, falling below 100,000 units in recent years [3]. Group 2 - Nanjing's second-hand housing prices reached a peak average of 35,246 yuan per square meter in 2021, but have since fallen below 30,000 yuan in 2023 and are projected to drop to 23,661 yuan in 2024, marking a 20% decrease [5]. - In July 2024, Nanjing's second-hand home transactions totaled 7,263 units, reflecting a 2.6% month-on-month decline, indicating a significant contraction in the market [5]. - The article notes that the psychological threshold of 20,000 yuan per square meter is not just a numerical barrier but also represents a shift in market sentiment, with varying reactions from buyers [7]. Group 3 - The article discusses the broader trend of declining property prices across major cities, including Shenzhen, Xiamen, and Ningbo, with significant price drops observed [9][12][15]. - The underlying logic for the price declines is attributed to property prices exceeding the purchasing power of residents, leading to a market correction since 2021 [18]. - Data from the National Bureau of Statistics indicates that in April 2025, 45 cities experienced a decline in new home prices, with 64 cities seeing a drop in second-hand home prices, reflecting a widespread market downturn [19]. Group 4 - Nanjing faces increasing pressure from neighboring cities like Ningbo, which is closing the gap in GDP rankings, with projections suggesting Ningbo may surpass Nanjing in the near future [20][24]. - Key economic indicators show that while Nanjing has a higher GDP and total retail sales, Ningbo outperforms in several critical metrics, including industrial revenue and export volume [27][39]. - The article emphasizes that the strength of Ningbo's private economy and industrial base positions it favorably for future growth compared to Nanjing [35][39].