Core Viewpoint - China Vanke Co., the last major developer in China to avoid default, faces significant challenges as creditors rejected its proposal to delay a bond payment, highlighting the ongoing real estate debt crisis in the country [1][3]. Company Summary - Vanke failed to secure the necessary support for its plan to delay a 2 billion yuan bond payment due on December 15, with all proposals falling short of the required 90% approval [2]. - The company must find funds to pay the bond by the end of Monday or within a five-business-day grace period, or risk default [4]. - Vanke has historically relied on support from its largest shareholder, state-owned Shenzhen Metro Group, which provided over 30 billion yuan in shareholder loans [5][6]. - Recent scrutiny of Shenzhen Metro's borrowing terms has led to a decline in Vanke's securities, raising concerns about its financial stability [6]. Industry Summary - The ongoing real estate debt crisis in China has persisted for five years, resulting in record defaults and restructurings among major property developers like Country Garden and Evergrande [3]. - Policymakers have pledged to stabilize the housing market but have not implemented measures deemed necessary by some economists to revive the sector [3]. - Market analysts suggest that a full-scale debt restructuring for Vanke is likely, as temporary extensions would not resolve the underlying financial issues [9].