Offshore creditors of CHINA VANKE (02202.HK) +0.090 (+2.744%) Short selling $7.57M; Ratio 33.391% have begun receiving contacts from advisor Houlihan Lokey Inc. requesting negotiations, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.It is understood that if CHINA VANKE's offshore bonds default, creditors' negotiation leverage will come from the ability to enforce and pursue the "keepwell provision" or the liquidation of CHINA VANKE's Hong Kong subsidiary, which is the nominal issuer of its USD bonds.Related NewsJPM: CN Property Sale Tax Cut Has Limited Effect, Fails to Improve Mkt Forecasts on Home PricesThe advisor has informed bondholders that there is uncertainty in enforcing the "keepwell provision" and is attempting to form an ad hoc group.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-01-02 16:25.)