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Chinese families turn to cash and cautious stock bets as real estate avenues narrow
Chinese families are reducing real estate holdings, with property's share of household assets dropping from 67% in 2021 to 52% in early 2026, while increasing cash reserves to 25% from 16%. They are cautiously considering stock investments, contrasting with South Korea's aggressive retail investor behavior.
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