discussion keeps the world turning this is roundtable Renting in China's fast growing cities has had its challenges,
but change is on the way.
This September, as a matter of fact, new nationwide rental regulations take effect,
bringing updates for tenants, landlords and the entire housing market.
What are those changes and what will they mean for renters and property owners?
We are live from Beijing.
This is Roundtable.
I'm Steve.
Thank you very much for being with us.
For today's show, I'm joined by Niu Honglin and Yuxin.
First on the program.
In China's fast-growing cities, renting a home hasn't always been easy.
From confusing listings to deposit dispute, many renters have had their share of headaches,
like walking into what was advertised as a bright studio only to find it's actually located in the basement.
But changes are on the horizon.
Starting this September, a new set of nationwide housing rental regulations will come into effect,
aiming to bring more clarity,
fairness, and stability to the market for landlords,
tenants, agents, platforms, and even local governments.
So we'll get to what these changes mean and what those new rules will look like in practice.