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The construction of shoddy buildings has long been a national problem for the Chinese people. Buying a house is an important life necessity for individuals. If you can buy a luxury house in China, it is considered a fortunate thing. However, under the rule of the CCP, even after spending a significant amount of money to purchase a luxury house, it is difficult to avoid encountering substandard construction. The first-line Riverview luxury houses worth tens of millions in Guangzhou, Binjiang, Shandong, and Shunan were revealed to have serious quality issues, including elevators dropping suddenly, tilting exterior walls, the use of inferior and harmful materials, hollow floors, uneven ground, water leakage in houses, and large-scale water seepage in the underground parking lot. An owner, Mr. Wang, told a Mainland Media reporter, This gap, between the door and the floor, is likely to allow dust or cockroaches to enter. One owner joked that this is a resettlement house with a river view. What disappointed the owners further was that the developer initially used aluminum curtain walls for the building's exterior during construction, but upon delivery, the exterior material had been replaced with real stone paint. In response, a Mainland Media reporter contacted the developer. However, the relevant person in charge of SIDIC Pacific Real Estate's marketing department stated they had to wait for the company's response. For the delivered houses failing to meet the promised standards, the owners of Guangzhou, Binjiang, Shandong, Shunan Phase 1 collectively criticized the developer for poor delivery and unilateral downgrading of configurations, demanding the restoration of delivery standards. In a video, an owner defended their rights by holding a white umbrella and hanging a sign on their car. A red sign on a white car read, Elevator Dropping Rapidly, False Advertising, Murder for Money, Downgraded Configuration, Poor Decoration, Inferior Materials, Serious Water Leakage. The umbrella displayed the words, Lack of Supervision, Embezzlement, Cutting Corners, Endangering Lives, Inferior Materials, Water Seepage, and Leakage. This highlights the core problem, the developer cut corners. However, if the regulatory department were strict, such issues would not arise. This demonstrates that Chinese real estate developers dare to build such low-quality houses because they have the support of officials at various levels. In other words, China's substandard construction projects result from corruption between CCP officials and businessmen. In China, it is not uncommon to encounter houses with serious defects. In this video, the roof of a neighbor's house suddenly collapsed. The homeowner said she was so frightened that she wanted to sell her house and move away. Coincidentally, a building in a community in Wuhan, Hubei Province, also developed sudden cracks. In the Hongqi Xinjiao Central Street in Beijing, Wuhan, a loud explosion was heard, causing the entire building to shake and resulting in cracks in the house. Man, this door can no longer be closed, and the gap has widened. Some residents reported, the whole building shook, and I woke up from my sleep. Others said, many homes are cracked and the garage has cracks. A resident recorded a video showing the cracked wall of the underground garage. Man, damn, it's cracked through. I guess this building is a bit dangerous. Look, it's cracked, really cracked. Another male resident posted a video saying the shaking and cracking resulted from the construction near the Zunzi River. Man, the impact of the digging in this area caused the house to sink. A female resident disclosed that while taking a nap at noon, she suddenly heard a loud noise, which was as frightening as an explosion. Residents on the first floor said their wall had cracked. At 8 p.m., another loud noise was heard, causing the entire building to shake and prompting everyone to run downstairs in fear. Some netizens speculated, the loud noise in the building was likely due to a pile breaking. Someone else reminded, it has already cracked, and it may collapse at any time. Another netizen lamented, a house is a lifetime of savings, and now it's all gone. On September 9th, staff from the Hongqi community, where the incident occurred, told the media that there should be no major problems with the building involved, and claimed that the cracking of the load-bearing wall was not true. However, one resident posted a video saying, after the incident, an expert came to evaluate and said that the engineering team next door would just apply some plaster to the cracked parts of the building. The load-bearing wall of the garage was clearly cracked, and the house was still cracking. Who will take care of it? It seems that, in the eyes of the CCP, an important incident that obviously involves the safety of the people in the entire building can be easily dismissed and deemed to be no problem. The issue of shoddy construction is also prone to causing safety accidents. On September 11th, 2024, according to China Mainland Image Network, Mr. Zhang from Langfang City, Hebei Province, was installing an air conditioner for a user in a high-rise building with more than 20 floors. At that time, he was carrying the outdoor air conditioning unit on his back and reached out to grab the guardrail where the unit was installed on the building's outer wall. Suddenly, one end of the guardrail loosened immediately because it was only fixed with an expansion screw at one end. Mr. Zhang said, with lingering fear, that he was lucky to have the main rope and auxiliary rope tied to his body, which prevented him from falling when the guardrail loosened. If he had tied only a single safety rope like most installation workers, the consequences could have been disastrous. In response, netizens commented, The guardrail is too perfunctory. This is simply playing with life. Such construction quality is chilling. Others pointed out, It's really fortunate that nothing happened. Can the developer not cut corners in such places? Some netizens asked, If the worker this time had only tied a single safety rope, who would be responsible for a fatal accident? Moreover, the issue of substandard construction not only causes ordinary people to suffer but also affects CCP officials' office buildings. On the evening of October 23, 2024, the office building of the Taxation Bureau in Chuanying District, Jilin City, Jilin Province, unexpectedly collapsed. Many police cars arrived to block the road. According to nearby residents, this building used to house the tax office of the It was recently being renovated, and the staff had already relocated to other offices. The nearby police station confirmed that the building was under renovation when it collapsed and reported no casualties so far. However, some netizens questioned, They said there should be no one there after work hours. So, was there really no one on duty at night? Others asked, Why call an ambulance if there are no casualties? It seems the CCP's reassurances failed to convince the public. Even underground garages have turned into water-curtain caves due to the problem of shoddy construction. Marriage is one of the four major happy events in life, and encountering substandard construction on the wedding day could leave a psychological scar for the affected parties. Man. Red envelope, not enough, accept it. While the groom and his groomsmen happily handed red envelopes to the bride's relatives and friends, the poor quality door pillars caused by shoddy construction likely left everyone shaken. The CCP's shoddy construction has also been exposed one by one through natural and man-made disasters. On December 19, 2021, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Masu Province, killing 113 people and injuring 782. This earthquake also slapped the CCP in the face because its so-called poverty alleviation and building a beautiful new countryside efforts in the area have become a joke. This photo was taken in the Jishishan earthquake zone in Masu Province. On one side is a wall painted with beautiful paint, while on the other is a real adobe wall that crumbled during the earthquake. Netizens vividly captioned the image with the words poverty and well off. Some netizens said, many things in China really can't stand the test. Others pointed out, even with the appearance of being well off, the essence of poverty has not changed. Some even teased the CCP saying, don't underestimate such a thin layer of paint, it's not cheap, who knows how much it cost. The video below reveals the CCP's fig leaf of poverty alleviation more specifically and vividly. After the earthquake in Jishishan County, Masu Province, a serious problem was exposed, many painted walls collapsed. These walls were painted in uniform colors to look beautiful, neat and seemingly safe. Of course, those familiar with the CCP know this safety exists in name only. Some remarked that the earthquake revealed another side of Masu Province, the poverty in rural northwest areas and the many adobe houses hidden under a veneer of paint. Although these homes appear beautiful and safe due to their painted facades, the underlying structural issues remain. The CCP has long touted the slogan of building a beautiful countryside, claiming great success. However, the local government merely painted the exterior walls of farmers' adobe houses and labeled it a new countryside, ignoring the crucial issue of housing safety. This is truly incredible, but it is not surprising given the Chinese government's love of superficial projects. Officials at all levels seek to please their superiors to secure promotions, while local people bear the brunt of these failures. So, when the earthquake struck, it shook off the CCP's shame wall. Mr. He, a resident of Jilin City, noted that many local governments in China have set up real estate development companies to contract municipal projects, leading to rampant corruption and bribery. Municipal projects are subcontracted layer by layer, from well-connected parties to the least capable engineering teams who are forced to cut corners. Meanwhile, higher-level officials turn a blind eye, leaving ordinary citizens to suffer the consequences. Mr. He said, This is the current state of the people. The Communist Party doesn't care whether they live or die. Tang Jingyuan, a commentator based in the United States, said, The vast majority of profits and benefits from the real estate economy have been taken by the CCP's red-elite families, along with officials at all levels and powerful departments. This is the root cause of so many substandard projects and the widespread cutting of corners. Even China's first-tier cities are no exception. Let's go and take a look with the camera. In broad daylight, there wasn't a single person in the community. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it. This is the most unique real estate project in the center of Dongguan. I have seen many unfinished buildings, but this is the first time I have seen a completed community with no one living in it. The housing prices across the street exceed 20,000 yuan, yet it is eerily quiet here. You can only hear the sound of birds. It has been abandoned for more than 10 years. Does anyone know what this place is? What happened here before? This community was built a long time ago. For some reason, no one has moved in. It has been abandoned for many years. The weeds on the ground are so high that it feels like the end of the world. The doors of the units are all sealed. Let me show you. There isn't a single family living in the entire community. This phenomenon is truly bizarre. It's still noon, yet I feel creepy walking in. Two stray dogs are barking in the distance. Other than that, there are basically no other sounds except the wind. In this community, an owner actually told me to come and see a house. He wants to sell it. But who would buy it? Wow, there are 10 million yuan mansions in Jimei District, Ximen. Would you dare to live in one? No one wants them. Whoever finds them can own them. I'm not lying to you. I saw someone living here. When I walked to the front, there was a family still living there. Look, there's a car parked here. Does that look like a rich man's car? No one wants this entire place, and you can come and go as you please. There aren't even security guards. No one is in charge. But the houses here are very good. Look at this new Chinese-style design. Foreign media estimate that there are about 65 million to 80 million vacant homes across China. Guiyang's future World Trade Center is surrounded by water on three sides, resembling a protruding peninsula. Additionally, the high-rise buildings on the island bear some resemblance to the Bund in Shanghai, leading Guiyang residents to jokingly call it the Guiyang version of the Bund. However, its fate is completely opposite to that of the Bund in Shanghai. These high-rise buildings and all the surrounding structures are actually unfinished buildings that have been suspended for many years. Despite their massive scale, they are now overgrown with weeds and have become little more than ruins. This is the largest unfinished villa complex in Fujian. The densely packed villas have been abandoned for many years, with no one taking care of them. It is estimated that there are hundreds of them, and the main structures of all the villas have already been completed. They are all large villas, each covering hundreds of square meters with single-family houses and gardens. I don't know who had such grand ambitions, but why were so many villas abandoned after being built? It's truly a pity. Let's take a look at the largest unfinished villa complex in Zhejiang province, namely the World Trade Center Mushan Lake in Ningbo. It is located on the shore of the scenic Mushan Lake, covering an area of about 52,000 square meters. Construction was in full swing 10 years ago, but to this day, no one has moved in. As for why their owners abandoned such high-end villas in the wilderness, there are many different opinions on the internet. From the outside, it looks quite high-end, and the villas have been completed. The community is overgrown with weeds. It is said that there are hundreds of villas that have remained unfinished for more than 10 years. Who lives here now? Let me show you. The current owners are them. We are all outsiders. In the end, although it is next to the highway, it is a pity that such a beautiful landscape remains unfinished. Studies have shown that about 70% of household wealth in China is tied to real estate. However, the long-accumulated speculative real estate bubble has begun to burst in recent years under the government's intensified regulatory crackdown. The real estate market froze around 2020, leaving tens of millions of empty houses and millions of unfinished homes, which has directly impacted the Chinese economy. Sarah Williams, associate professor of technology and urban planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, said in an interview with Newsweek that China's real estate development has long been in oversupply. However, even after real estate development had far exceeded the saturation point, the Chinese government still encouraged developers to continue building housing, while banks issued loans for more projects, allowing developers to use new loans to repay old debts. In short, this is somewhat like a Ponzi scheme. This is the largest unfinished project in Jiangsu, Zhejiang Zidong Evergrande Cultural Tourism City, with a total investment of 100 billion yuan and a total area of 10,000 acres. It was originally planned to be a world-class fairy tale theme park. At the time, the plan was benchmarked against Shanghai Disney and even claimed to surpass Disney. The internal plan included landscape buildings inspired by France, Germany, Russia, and other countries, as well as subway shopping centers, star-rated hotels, and more. Unfortunately, due to Evergrande's collapse, construction was halted, and it has remained unfinished for years. Now, it is overgrown with weeds and desolate. This is the single-family villa complex of Evergrande Yundonghai and Sanshui Foshan. There are hundreds of luxury villas, neatly arranged like a maze. Such a prime location and beautiful environment should have made for a thriving and lively community, yet now it is deserted. The entire community is barren, without any greenery, which is truly sad. The largest unfinished villa complex in northeast China, known as the Mourning Manor, has been abandoned for many years, with no one taking care of it. The main structures of the villas have been completed. These are all large, single-family villas, each several hundred square meters in size. They are vast in scale and neatly arranged. From a distance, it looks like a desolate cemetery. Now, it is overgrown with weeds and completely abandoned. What happened here? Why were so many villas left empty after being built? Earlier this year, an author named Mark Lin wrote an article listing five de facto big cities in China in 2025. The first is Langfang, Hebei, which has significantly lost its appeal due to high housing prices and the impact of Beijing's purchase restriction policy. In addition, the local economic and industrial foundation is weak, making it impossible to retain the population. The second is Sanya, Hainan. To this day, many houses are primarily used for vacation and temporary residence, or retirement and care, and the actual permanent population remains very small. Moreover, Sanya has been unable to maintain the bustling scene of the tourist peak season in recent years, accelerating the decline of the local housing market. The third is Guianu District in Guizhou. Despite the completion of extensive infrastructure and residential construction, the actual occupancy rate of industries and residents has continued to decline. The fourth is Yiwu, Zhejiang. The local government's development scale is too large and has failed to attract more local residents. Now, when Yiwu hosts major trade fairs and trade activities, people from other regions flock there in large numbers. However, with the current economic downturn, local trade and factory occupancy rates are exceptionally low. The fifth is Tianjin, Benhai New Area. In recent years, efforts to attract foreign investment and high-level talent have not been successful. Some areas have become vacant, big cities due to inconvenient transportation. What happened to this place? Nothing. All these supermarkets for food and accommodation are closed. Look at these two, three, four, five, six, seven, and eight floors. The bun shops, supermarkets, and pharmacies are all closed, and I didn't see a single person. The key issue is the Chinese Medicine Hospital. Look at this hospital. It's like this. It's so strange. Jiaozi, the noodle restaurant owner from northeast China, has already returned to the northeast. This is the third uninhabited town I have discovered in the northeast. I never expected that I would end up at the police station because of this photo shoot. To be precise, this is a county town. I found many uninhabited hotels, barber shops, telecommunications buildings, and large abandoned residential complexes in the community. Suddenly, a dog that looked like a Tibetan Mastiff approached me. I didn't dare to move, but it ignored me and kept walking forward. Following its path, I saw a signboard for a unique repair shop. Here, I discovered two particularly large empty buildings. I mustered up the courage to go inside and take a look. The Wall Street Journal reported on October 2nd last year that, since the government does not provide official statistics on vacant houses, economists rely on vacancy rates, presale permits, and other data to estimate that there are currently as many as 90 million vacant homes in China. Among them, 31 million are fully or partially built but never sold. Another 50 million to 60 million have been purchased but remain unoccupied. Additionally, 20 million homes have been sold but remain unfinished. As the population declines, China's housing surplus problem may become increasingly difficult to resolve.