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"There are also 417 government-designated resettlement houses. These were allocated by the city to the relocated residents during the old city renovation project in Zhencheng District a few years ago. I have communicated with Comrade Yu Chen and others. The government and enterprise signed and registered the agreement at the time, and the original plan was to move back in five years. Now the building has been sealed off and construction has stopped. The relocated residents are renting houses to transition. This group has the strongest demands and the highest risk of group violence. It is also our top priority for maintaining stability."

After saying this, Li Dakang's expression turned serious.

"Finally, Yuanzhong Group has 539 unsold properties under its name that have not been registered online or sold. Some of these properties are mortgaged to financial institutions, while others have been seized and frozen due to legal issues. The ownership is mixed, and these properties cannot be sold on the market at will. They are also the core assets that will be used to pay off debts, revitalize funds, and provide a safety net for resettlement."

"All of the above are within Zhencheng. We can firmly control the resettlement of Yuanzhong Group's industries in Zhencheng. Outside of Zhencheng, especially outside of Baijiang, it is difficult to handle. In some places, multiple companies and state-owned enterprises cooperate. The letters we sent to Zhencheng were not cooperated with, and they made excuses."

"I've asked around, and apparently the obstacles are..."

Li Dakang looked embarrassed, but ultimately didn't say it. He raised his hand and pointed to the top of his head.

"I know where it is."

Chu Shijun shook his head, his gaze turning slightly cold. "To occupy a position without seeking proof, humph."

"You don't need to worry about this matter for now; someone will take care of it. Your main focus should be on handling things properly in Zhencheng, especially in Baijiang. Do you have any specific measures in place?"

"Yes, Secretary Chu, yes, we've divided them into four categories."

Li Dakang quickly replied, looking down to flip through a page of the document.

"First, for the already sold housing for essential needs, priority will be given to ensuring the delivery of the housing, without clearing the owners out. The city's urban investment platform will take over the procedures and construction, freeze the original construction company, re-tender compliant construction companies, and use municipal special funds to make up for the shortage of building materials and labor."

"Regardless of how much debt Yuanzhong has, for those who have purchased homes in compliance with regulations, there is no fault or risk. We will complete the completion and acceptance process on schedule, issue certificates normally, and not take back the properties to offset debts. The first construction period has been scheduled, and the preliminary estimate is that all properties will be delivered in eight months at the latest."

"Secondly, regarding the priority unsealing and completion of resettlement housing, we have coordinated with the Intermediate People's Court of the city to make a special ruling that the resettlement housing for people's livelihood is not affected by the company's debts, and construction can be resumed ahead of schedule."

"At the same time, we will allocate additional transitional subsidies and provide monthly subsidies to the relocated residents who are renting outside the area to appease public sentiment and strive to complete their relocation within six months. This will resolve the issue of mass petitions at its source and truly fulfill the principle of putting people first."

"Third, unsold inventory will be disposed of in a closed-loop manner in accordance with regulations, with funds earmarked for specific purposes. All proceeds will be handed over to the municipal state-owned assets platform for unified auction and compliant market sales. All sales revenue will be deposited into a dedicated account and will not be touched."

"The funds will be used specifically to repay the compliant financial debts of Yuanzhong Group, make up for the funding gap in the housing project, and make up for the temporary resettlement expenses of the residents. The accounts will be fully disclosed and supervised by the Discipline Inspection Commission throughout the process."

"Fourth, we will hold those responsible for the isolated housing units accountable and separate the responsibilities of the government and enterprises. In the past, some cadres assisted Yuanzhong Group in illegally selling houses at inflated prices and illegally changing the plot ratio of buildings. These relevant personnel have been suspended from their duties. For subsequent housing units, we will only verify the purchase procedures of the people. The disciplinary violations of cadres will be investigated internally by the system and will never be transferred to the homebuyers."

Chu Shijun listened patiently and nodded, saying, "Comrade Dakang, the plan proposed by the Zhencheng Municipal Party Committee is feasible. The general direction is correct. Prioritizing resettlement housing and ensuring the delivery of housing for first-time homebuyers has established a bottom line and also meets the provincial party committee's requirement of prioritizing people's livelihood. It's clear that they've put in the effort. However, there are still some loopholes that need to be addressed."

"Your instructions."

Li Dakang took out his pen, ready to take notes.

"We need to distinguish between houses purchased in good faith and houses purchased due to problems, especially houses purchased and hoarded by senior executives or related businessmen of the Yuanzhong Group at low prices. These are definitely not for people with genuine housing needs! These kinds of houses purchased on personal connections or for private profit should not be included in the scope of guaranteed delivery. They must be reclaimed in accordance with regulations and included in the existing seized assets. They cannot be confused with ordinary owners. Our public funds cannot bail out speculators."

Chu Shijun emphasized,

"Furthermore, there is a risk of corruption in strictly controlling the disposal of existing housing stock. In Zhencheng City, the state-owned assets auction of housing stock has too much power. Therefore, starting today, all unsold housing stock of Yuanzhong Group will be listed for auction by the provincial public resources trading platform. This will be subject to dual supervision by the province and the city to prevent local officials in Zhencheng from making requests or showing favoritism, and to prevent new corruption problems from arising from unresolved old cases."

"Our government is here to provide a safety net for the people. They buy houses to live in, but some people hoard houses for profit based on personal connections and relationships. We must crack down on such people."

"Thirdly, the public opinion stance must be unified across the province. You mentioned the recent situation of homeowners banding together to protect their rights and the frequent posting of short videos. The Zhencheng City Cyberspace Administration and Housing and Construction Department must not make any promises about the handover time or the time limit for issuing certificates without authorization. All external responses and communications with homeowners must be submitted to the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department for unified review and approval. We must not only answer the public's questions directly, but also prevent those with ulterior motives from inciting homeowners to gather and cause trouble, turning a livelihood issue into negative public opinion."

"You can discuss this with Comrade Hu Xue later."

"Okay, Secretary Chu."

Li Dakang nodded.

"Besides these, are there any difficulties in implementation?"

Chu Shijun took out a cigarette, offered one to him, and asked as he did so.

"There are difficulties, which is exactly what I was about to tell you."

Li Dakang first stood up and lit a cigarette for Chu Shijun before saying, "The rectification of these buildings' historical violations regarding floor area ratio and fire safety permits requires the Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development to open a green channel and simplify the acceptance process. Secondly, there is still a funding gap for continued construction. Our municipal finances are under saturation, and we hope the province will coordinate some special funds to make adjustments. In addition, our city is confident in stabilizing the situation, providing a safety net, and calming the emotions of the homeowners."

"So confident?"

Chu Shijun looked at him and saw that Li Dakang looked very confident, so he nodded and said, "Alright, I will solve the two difficulties you mentioned. The province has agreed to coordinate the two requests regarding funding and procedures. The Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development will be able to move in for rectification and acceptance by next week at the latest. The provincial finance will allocate special funds to make up the shortfall for you."

"But there's one thing,"

Chu Shijun, with a cigarette between his fingers, tapped him.

"Since you've given me a guarantee, you have to keep your word. I'm setting a strict deadline: resettlement housing must be delivered within six months, and affordable housing projects must be completed within eight months. If you're late, oh, you'll be held responsible!"

"Rest assured, I, Li Dakang, will definitely keep my word!"

Li Dakang patted his chest confidently, saying that this little matter was easy for him to handle.

The current Zhencheng has given him back the feeling of governing Jingzhou a few years ago; his words carry considerable weight.

With the impact of the recent cases, and the change of personnel, who would dare to cause trouble?

Interfering in the aftermath of the Yuanzhong Group's actions—does it really mean the Discipline Inspection Commission will stop using its sword once it's sheathed?