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Cushman & Wakefield Greater China Wins Six Best Five-Star Awards at 2026 Asia Pacific Property Awards
Cushman & Wakefield has again been recognized at the Asia Pacific Property Awards, scoring six best Five-Star Awards plus two “Award Winner” recognitions for outstanding achievements in the Greater China commercial real estate market, highlighting the firm’s leading industry position and exceptional service offerings.
Mandy Qian • May 14, 2026
Contractor Confidence Rises Amid Strengthening Office Demand Across Asia Pacific
The Asia Pacific Office Fit Out Cost Guide for 2026 highlights a shift in regional dynamics, with sentiment and activity strengthening across several key markets. Contractor confidence has risen y-o-y, with 70% of respondents to the annual Sentiment Survey anticipating improved conditions in 2026. This positive sentiment is supported by stronger‑than‑expected office absorption in 2025 and a tightening construction pipeline.
Mandy Qian • May 11, 2026
Beyond the Carbon Blind Spot — Embodied Carbon and Scope 3 Emissions in the Commercial Property Sector on the Chinese Mainland
This report highlights the growing importance of whole-life carbon in shaping the future of real estate investment, development, and asset performance. While operational energy efficiency has improved significantly, embodied carbon and Scope 3 emissions now represent the majority of total lifecycle emissions in many commercial buildings.
Mandy Qian • April 22, 2026
China’s 2026 Government Work Report Indicates a New Cycle of Quality Enhancement for Commercial Real Estate Stock
Mandy Qian • March 20, 2026
Cushman & Wakefield Ranked No.1 Real Estate Investment Brokerage Firm in Greater China, Hong Kong, and Chinese Mainland Industrial Market in 2025 by MSCI
Cushman & Wakefield has been recognized as the top real estate investment brokerage firm in the Greater China All-sector, Hong Kong All-sector, Hong Kong Office market and Chinese Mainland Industrial market for 2025 by MSCI based on sell-side sales volume. These top rankings highlight the firm's continued dominance and exceptional performance in the region's commercial real estate sector.
Mandy Qian • March 19, 2026
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Signals Transformative Changes for Real Estate
Cushman & Wakefield's The 15th Five-Year Plan — Reshaping China's Real Estate Market Landscape for the Next Five Years report provides an expert interpretation of the communique from the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, and explores how the new Five-Year Plan (FYP) will influence China’s real estate market from 2026 to 2030.
Mandy Qian • November 20, 2025
Green Gains — Unlocking Commercial Real Estate Value Through Sustainability
This report explores how sustainability influences operational performance, asset value, and investment decisions within the commercial real estate (CRE) sector within the Chinese mainland. It provides a comprehensive examination of key Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) drivers, policy frameworks, market trends, and benchmarking tools
Mandy Qian • November 06, 2025
Cushman & Wakefield Advises on Landmark CapitaLand Commercial C-REIT IPO
Cushman & Wakefield has successfully advised on the initial public offering (IPO) of CapitaLand Commercial China-REIT (C-REIT), which was officially listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on September 29, 2025. This marks a significant milestone as China’s first publicly offered retail infrastructure securities investment fund sponsored by an international firm.
Mandy Qian • November 04, 2025
Greater China Retail Supply/Demand Trends 2025 — Shifting Consumption Pattens Reshaping Retail Real Estate
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. The Chinese mainland’s retail market demonstrated resilience in the past year, supported by consumption-boosting measures. However, the overall average vacancy rate across the 15 major cities rose y-o-y to 11.1% in Q2 2025.
Mandy Qian • September 25, 2025
Asia Pacific Office Demand: The Chinese Mainland Leads Regional Transformation Amid Flight to Quality
Asia Pacific’s office market is evolving rapidly, with the Chinese mainland at the forefront of a broader regional transformation. Across key Southeast Asian cities, vacancy rates remain elevated, while prime Grade A rent premiums in key markets highlight occupier demand for quality space. Despite global hybrid work trends, the region’s office culture and economic resilience are supporting leasing momentum.
Mandy Qian • September 19, 2025
Grade A Offices: Tenant Advantages Deepen With Greater Flexibility and Choice — Greater China Top Office Supply/Demand Trends
Total Grade A office inventory in the core markets of the 20 major cities tracked in the Greater China Top Office Supply Demand Trends report totaled 72.1 million sq m at the end of Q2 2025. Total premium core city office net absorption across the Greater China market for the H1 2025 period reached 0.76 million sq m, up 5.5% y-o-y.
Mandy Qian • August 28, 2025
Life Sciences on the Chinese Mainland — Vital Signs: Diagnosing Trends in the Life Sciences Real Estate Market on the Chinese Mainland
The life sciences industry on the Chinese mainland is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by progressive policies, groundbreaking innovations, the emergence of influential life sciences companies, and strategic regional development. This report is based on in-depth interview surveys and delves into the latest trends shaping the sector.
Mandy Qian • July 31, 2025
