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research • supply chain

The overall premium logistics warehouse market remained under sustained pressure through 2025, with regional imbalances further intensifying. Leasing demand in the warehouse logistics market rose in some cities and regions. In low-demand cities, property owners continued to adopt price-for-volume strategies to maintain project occupancy rates.

Tony Su • February 14, 2026

research • economy

As the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan, the development of commercial real estate in Greater China in 2026 will be influenced by multiple factors including macroeconomic conditions, industrial layout, market supply, and consumer evolution. This report examines recent trends in the real estate market and explores key areas that may shape future market opportunities in 2026.

Sabrina Wei • December 31, 2025

research • economy

Rosanna Tang • December 17, 2025

research • economy

Rosanna Tang • December 10, 2025

research • government / public sector

The outlines of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, covering the period 2026–2030 (with a continued long-term vision to 2035), were agreed at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in October 2025, with the release of the Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development.

Sabrina Wei • November 14, 2025

research • economy

Total prime retail property stock in the core markets of the 15 major cities in Greater China tracked by Cushman & Wakefield reached 116.7 million sq m at the end of Q2 2025. Looking ahead, more than 20 million sq m of new supply is scheduled to enter the market by the end of 2027, further intensifying competition among landlords and operators.

Ivy Jia • September 25, 2025

research • economy

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivered his fourth Policy Address on Sept. 17, 2025, with the theme of Deepening Reforms for Our People and Leveraging Our Strengths for a Brighter Future aiming for a vibrant economy, to pursue development, and to improve people’s livelihoods.

Rosanna Tang • September 19, 2025

research • investment / capital markets

The Chinese mainland’s life sciences sector is entering a new era of global influence, underpinned by robust policy support, surging R&D investment, and the rapid evolution of both biotech and MedTech solutions.

Shaun Brodie • September 09, 2025

research • economy

The life sciences sector on the Chinese mainland is experiencing rapid transformation, underpinned by policy liberalization, technological innovation, the emergence of major domestic players, and the rise of purpose-built real estate ecosystems. This report examines current market dynamics, regulatory shifts, landlord and occupier perspectives, and future growth directions.

Shaun Brodie • July 31, 2025

research • investment / capital markets

This comprehensive report, based on data primarily provided by Cushman & Wakefield's China Valuation & Advisory team, provides in-depth analyses and comparisons of the five largest REIT markets in Asia: Japan, Singapore, the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, China; and India.

Catherine Chen • July 16, 2025

research • labor / talent

Rosanna Tang • June 26, 2025

insights • investment / capital markets

The dominant profile of Chinese investors going abroad has shifted dramatically in the past few years following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic era. The “Big and Bold” players are largely gone, replaced by “Small and Nimble” private investors, family offices, and corporations acquiring assets for their own use. 

Jason Zhang • May 19, 2025