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China's new tech hubs may not spur housing demand

Analysts predict that new technology hubs in China's Hebei and Tianjin regions will not significantly boost housing demand as anticipated by local governments. While these new bases are expected to increase rental demand, the overall growth in home sales is projected to be considerably less impactful compared to surges seen with traditional tech companies establishing headquarters near Beijing. AI

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China's new tech hubs may not spur housing demand

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