WeWork's growth supported the grandiose language.

An example is in Chengdu where the lighting of the Christmas tree appears to be a grandiose celebration at many of the big hotels such as Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Wanda, Kempinski, complete with VIPs, children's choirs, elaborate Santas, and a host of delicate Christmas-themed foods," says Tanner.

Chinese property development company will invest 45 billion yuan in auto sector by 2021Chinese property developer Evergrande has rolled out grand - if not grandiose - plans for electric vehicles at a time when established carmakers in the country are seeing sales slumps and startups are jostling for attention of investors.