🧵 1. Construction worker's dreams turned to dust as he bought an unfinished apartment in northwest China. No water, heating, or electricity. #world
🧵 1. Construction worker's dreams turned to dust as he bought an unfinished apartment in northwest China. No water, heating, or electricity. #world
🧵 2. Desperate homebuyers protest in Tongchuan city, demanding action on unfinished homes. Names of developers and projects changed multiple times.
🧵 3. Developer's promises of "CEO-level service" fall flat as construction repeatedly stalls. Homebuyers left bankrupt and without a place to call home.
🧵 4. Nationwide campaign highlights the issue of "rotting" homes in China's property slump. Authorities urged to address the crisis that has left families shattered.
🧵 5. Despite protests and government promises, little progress has been made. Property sales and construction predicted to stabilize at only 50-60% of peak levels.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/broken-dreams-shattered-families-chinas-unfinished-apartments-2023-09-15/
iThis life will never balance no matter your country
What a dilemma! Can one survive without water? As for heating and electricity, myself can survive without them. It's part of me since I was born.