Group 1 - The core viewpoint highlights the ongoing development of commercial real estate, particularly in retail, with various companies expanding their operations and enhancing consumer experiences through innovative strategies [3][5][8] - Multiple cities are implementing or enhancing tax refund policies to stimulate inbound consumption, with notable examples including Guangzhou and Dalian, which have introduced convenient tax refund services for foreign tourists [5][6] - Companies like China Resources and Poly are expanding their commercial footprints through strategic partnerships and new project developments, targeting both core cities and emerging markets [10][11] Group 2 - Alibaba is raising funds to support its international e-commerce and cloud computing businesses, while competitors like JD.com and Meituan are intensifying their efforts in instant retail [4][28] - The REITs market is experiencing significant activity, with several companies, including Cinda and China Overseas, pushing for the listing and expansion of quality assets, indicating a robust interest from investors [31][33] - High-end brands are innovating their retail experiences, as seen with LV's unique store concept in Shanghai, which has attracted considerable foot traffic and consumer interest [19][21] Group 3 - The retail landscape is evolving with brands like Ba Wang Cha Ji and Lao Xiang Ji expanding into Hong Kong, indicating a trend of brands using the city as a launchpad for global expansion [18][24] - Nike is facing challenges in the Chinese market, with a reported 13% decline in revenue, while luxury brands are leveraging experiential marketing to attract consumers [19][20] - Community-focused commercial projects are on the rise, with new concepts like DT-X aiming to enhance local shopping experiences and meet consumer demands for convenience [17][18]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive investment outlook for the real estate sector, suggesting a potential rebound in the market due to upcoming policy support and low valuations in the sector [6]. Core Insights - The A-share real estate sector saw a weekly increase of +4.1%, ranking 7th among various sectors, while the Hong Kong real estate sector increased by +4.2%, ranking 6th [2][16]. - The average premium rate for land transactions in 300 cities was reported at 15%, with a total land area sold of 667 million square meters, reflecting a 10% week-on-week increase but a 34% year-on-year decrease [2][27]. - The newly implemented Housing Rental Regulations aim to enhance rental rights and improve the rental market by regulating rental activities and promoting equal rights for renters [5][15]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The report highlights that 47 cities sold a total of 291 million square meters of commercial housing, with a week-on-week increase of 15% and a year-on-year increase of 2% [3][33]. - In June, new home prices decreased by 0.3% month-on-month and 3.7% year-on-year, indicating a slight expansion in the decline [3][33]. Land Transactions - The report notes that the recent land auction in Shanghai resulted in the highest floor price for residential land in the country, with a floor price of 200,257 yuan per square meter for the Xujiahui plot [4][13]. - The top five companies in terms of land acquisition amounts include China Overseas, Greentown China, Poly Developments, Jianfa Real Estate, and Binjiang Group, with respective acquisition amounts of 54.2 billion, 52.8 billion, 41.4 billion, 35.6 billion, and 34.7 billion yuan [27][30]. Rental Market Regulations - The newly established Housing Rental Regulations consist of 7 chapters and 50 articles, focusing on standardizing rental activities and enhancing the rights of renters [5][15]. - The regulations support the revitalization of old factories and commercial properties for rental purposes and establish a monitoring mechanism for rental prices [5][15]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on real estate stocks that are well-positioned to benefit from potential policy support, particularly developers with strong positions in core first- and second-tier cities [6]. - Recommended companies include Jianfa International Group, Greentown China, and China Overseas Development, which are expected to perform well due to their ongoing land acquisition capabilities [6].

Group 1: Economic Growth and Urban Development - Hangzhou's GDP grew from over 1 trillion yuan in 2015 to over 2 trillion yuan in 2023, with a projected 21,860 billion yuan in 2024, marking a 117.4% increase over ten years [2][4] - The city has seen a significant expansion in its shopping center space, increasing from 338.18 million square meters in 2015 to 1,345.15 million square meters by 2024, nearly tripling in size [2][4] - The number of shopping centers in Hangzhou rose from 36 in 2015 to 149 in 2024, indicating a robust growth in commercial real estate [2][4] Group 2: Commercial Landscape Transformation - The commercial real estate sector in Hangzhou experienced explosive growth from 2015 to 2017, with a peak annual supply of 173.59 million square meters in 2017, a 44% year-on-year increase [4] - Post-2020, the market shifted towards light-asset operations and smaller commercial entities, with non-standard projects gaining traction [4][5] - By 2024, the per capita shopping center area in Hangzhou is expected to reach 1.08 square meters per person, ranking fifth nationally, indicating a saturation in commercial space [4] Group 3: Local Giants and Their Evolution - Local commercial giants like Hangzhou Tower Shopping City and in银泰商业 have adapted to market changes, with in银泰商业 achieving over 3 billion annual visitors and 35 billion yuan in sales by 2024 [5][8] - Hangzhou Tower has focused on luxury brands, becoming the first shopping center in Zhejiang to surpass 10 billion yuan in sales in 2021 [6][7] - in银泰商业 has expanded its footprint across multiple cities, with a focus on innovative product lines and maintaining high customer traffic [8][10] Group 4: Competition from National Chains - Major national players such as Longfor, China Resources, and Wanda have established a strong presence in Hangzhou, with Longfor planning to open multiple shopping centers in the coming years [16][19][24] - China Resources has developed a comprehensive product matrix in Hangzhou, including high-end malls and innovative commercial formats, with sales exceeding 10 billion yuan in 2024 [21][22] - Wanda has shifted towards a light-asset model, focusing on innovative designs and community engagement to maintain its competitive edge [24][26] Group 5: Emerging Trends and Innovations - The rise of non-standard commercial projects and urban renewal initiatives has led to a diversification of Hangzhou's commercial landscape, with new business models emerging [32][34] - The integration of live-streaming and digital commerce has become a significant trend, with Hangzhou's digital economy generating 1.8737 trillion yuan in revenue in 2023 [32][33] - New commercial formats, such as the 24-hour live-streaming theme park, are being developed to enhance the shopping experience and attract younger consumers [33][34]

Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Add" [6] Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, the transaction area of residential land in 100 cities increased by 2% year-on-year, while the average transaction floor price rose by 24% [1][4] - The top 50 real estate companies saw a 48% year-on-year increase in the value of newly acquired land reserves, totaling 521.3 billion yuan [2][82] - The core 30 cities experienced a 23% year-on-year increase in residential land transaction area and price [3][4] Summary by Sections 1. Supply and Demand of Land/Residential Land in 100 Cities - In the first half of 2025, the total supply of land in 100 cities decreased by 12.9% year-on-year, while the transaction area decreased by 5.6% [11] - The supply of residential land in 100 cities decreased by 15% year-on-year, with a transaction area of 93.37 million square meters, up 2.2% year-on-year [20] 2. Transaction Prices of Land/Residential Land - The average transaction floor price for residential land in 100 cities increased by 24.2% year-on-year, reaching 7,479 yuan per square meter [57] - The average transaction floor price in first-tier cities was 38,817 yuan per square meter, up 35.5% year-on-year [67] 3. Acquisition of Land by Top 50 Real Estate Companies - The top 50 real estate companies acquired land worth 5,213 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a 47.7% increase year-on-year [2][82] - The top three companies in terms of newly acquired land value were China Overseas Land & Investment (506 billion yuan), Poly Developments (502 billion yuan), and Greentown China (443 billion yuan) [91] 4. Transaction Situation of Residential Land in Core 30 Cities - In June 2025, the core 30 cities saw a 44% increase in residential land transaction area, with a total transaction area of 1,423 million square meters [97] - The overall premium rate for residential land transactions in the core 30 cities was 13.5%, up 8.4 percentage points year-on-year [4][101] 5. Investment Recommendations - Focus on stable leading real estate companies with high product reputation and continuous sales ranking improvement, such as Poly Developments, China Merchants Shekou, and China Jinmao [111] - Consider companies with rich commercial real estate resources and strong brand competitiveness, such as China Resources Land and New City Holdings [112] - Look at the long-term development potential of the property service industry, recommending companies like China Merchants Jinling and Greentown Service [112]

Core Insights - In June, the average foot traffic in shopping malls across the country saw a slight month-on-month decrease of 2%, with an average daily foot traffic of around 80,000 in 390 popular shopping centers across 21 cities [1] - The top 1 popular shopping centers in various city segments showed an average daily foot traffic of approximately 126,000, indicating a stable performance in major urban areas [1] - The rankings reflect a competitive landscape with 354 shopping centers maintaining their positions from May, while 36 new centers entered the rankings, including several newly opened projects in the second quarter [1] Group 1: City Distribution - Major cities like Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Chongqing have administrative districts with over one-third of the total popular shopping centers, while other cities show a more dispersed distribution [1] - In Beijing's Chaoyang District, 11 centers (37% of the total) made the list, while Guangzhou's Tianhe District had 12 centers (40%) [2] - The concentration of popular shopping centers in first-tier cities is balanced between city-level and regional business districts, with regional districts often outperforming in second-tier cities [2] Group 2: Operator Performance - Major operators such as China Resources Vientiane Life, Wanda Commercial Management Group, and Longfor Group maintained their advantages with over 10 centers listed, although their strengths vary across different city tiers [3] - In first-tier cities, Longfor Group led with 17 centers, while in quasi-first-tier cities, China Resources Vientiane Life topped the list with 17 centers [3] Group 3: Notable Projects - Shanghai remains the top city for commercial activity, with 43 out of 50 popular shopping centers maintaining their positions for three consecutive months, indicating a highly competitive environment [5] - The Shanghai Wujiaochang He Shenghui shopping center saw a significant rise, entering the top three for super-large projects with an 11% year-on-year increase in foot traffic [11] - The newly opened Beijing Zhonghai Dajixiang shopping center achieved remarkable success, topping the small project category with a 91% opening rate and attracting over 300,000 visitors in its first month [35] Group 4: Emerging Trends - The June rankings highlighted the emergence of new projects like Shenzhen's Luo Hu Yitian Holiday Plaza and iN City Plaza, which both made their debut in the rankings [39] - In Chengdu, the newly opened Huaxi LIVE·528 shopping center is gaining traction, with a 24% year-on-year increase in sales and a 22% increase in foot traffic [41] - The Wuhan market is seeing a focus on new store openings and promotional activities, with significant events planned to attract consumers [66]

中金主要观点如下： 上半年购物中心兑现亮眼经营表现 该行预计1-6月华润万象购物中心零售额同比增长15-20%，其中同店增长高单位数，结构上重奢购物中 心同店增速略优于整体;6月单月零售额整体同比及同店同比趋势与上半年相若，其中重奢购物中心同店 略弱于整体。在去年上半年高基数下(1H24零售额同店+7.6%、其中重奢+4.0%)，该行预计华润万象仍 兑现了优于年初提出的全年指引(同店增长中个位数)、优于社零(1-6月同比+5%)和同行的经营表现，而 这主要得益于其在管购物中心稳固的市场地位及具备吸引力的品牌组合带来的持续客流增长。外延扩张 方面，该行预计上半年华润万象新开业5座购物中心(包含2座母公司项目和3座第三方项目，其中一座为 存量第三方项目接管)，外拓新签5座第三方购物中心，开业及外拓进展料均符合预期。 物管板块或跟随行业大势，面临一定压力 该行预计上半年华润万象新拓第三方年化合同额约4亿元(去年全年约10亿元)，考虑基础物管收入基数 增大，该行认为收入同比增速或有所放缓(1H24基础物管收入同比+15%);此外，考虑上半年地产实体市 场销售、竣工端均仍处下行区间，该行预计非业主增值服务收入及利润或亦 ...

Investment Rating - The report indicates a cautious investment outlook for the real estate sector, suggesting a low allocation to real estate stocks while highlighting potential recovery opportunities in the third quarter [6]. Core Insights - The real estate market is experiencing a downturn, with A-share real estate stocks down by 2.2% and Hong Kong real estate stocks down by 0.4% during the week of July 12-18 [2]. - The land market shows a rising premium rate, with an average premium rate of 11% for residential land in 300 cities, despite a significant year-on-year decline in transaction volume [2][41]. - Sales of new homes in 47 cities totaled 253 million square meters, reflecting a 6% decrease week-on-week and a 9% decrease year-on-year, indicating a seasonal low [3][46]. - The report notes that some real estate companies are beginning to show signs of profit recovery, with 27 out of 73 companies forecasting positive net profits for the first half of 2025 [5][23]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The A-share real estate sector ranked 30th among all sectors with a decline of 2.2%, while the Hong Kong real estate sector ranked 12th with a decline of 0.4% [2][27]. - The property service index in Hong Kong also saw a decline of 0.4%, underperforming compared to the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, which increased by 3.4% [2][33]. Land Market - In the week of July 12-18, the total area of residential land sold in 300 cities was 450 million square meters, down 20% week-on-week and 49% year-on-year, with a cumulative area of 19,610 million square meters for the year, reflecting a 5% year-on-year decrease [2][41]. Sales Data - New home sales in June showed a slight month-on-month price decline of 0.3% and a year-on-year decline of 3.7%, indicating a stabilizing market despite ongoing price pressures [3][4]. - The second-hand housing market also reflected similar trends, with a 1% increase week-on-week but a 3% decrease year-on-year in transaction volume [3]. Company Performance - Among the 73 real estate companies that released performance forecasts, 27 expect positive net profits, while 46 anticipate losses. Notably, 6 companies are expected to report profit increases, including prominent firms like Binhai Group and Poly Development [5][23]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the third quarter will be crucial for policy adjustments that could impact the real estate market's performance in the latter half of the year. It recommends investing in companies with strong product capabilities and those likely to benefit from favorable policies [6].

Core Viewpoint - The AI Fund Pengyang Dividend Preferred Mixed A (009102) reported a profit of 568,900 yuan for Q2 2025, with a net asset value growth rate of 0.62% during the period [3]. Fund Performance - As of July 17, the fund's unit net value was 1.213 yuan, with a one-year compounded unit net value growth rate of 17.58%, ranking 333 out of 601 comparable funds [4][3]. - The fund's performance over the last three months showed a growth rate of 8.89%, ranking 359 out of 607, and over the last six months, it was 9.89%, ranking 326 out of 607 [4]. Fund Management Strategy - The fund manager, Li Renwang, indicated that adjustments were made based on risk-reward ratios, including clearing positions in companies heavily impacted by tariffs and increasing investments in music platform companies and food delivery services [3]. - The fund maintained an average stock position of 90.5% over the last three years, higher than the industry average of 85.32% [14]. Fund Holdings - As of June 30, the fund's top holdings included Tencent Holdings, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Kweichow Moutai, and others, indicating a diversified portfolio [19]. Risk Metrics - The fund's Sharpe ratio over the last three years was 0.414, ranking 48 out of 468 comparable funds, while the maximum drawdown was 19.57%, ranking 447 out of 461 [9][11].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the real estate sector, anticipating stronger policies to stabilize the market [3][4][36]. Core Insights - The investment and sales in the real estate sector are both weakening, with expectations for more robust policies to halt the decline and stabilize the market [3][4]. - The report highlights that the investment in real estate from January to June 2025 has decreased by 11.2% year-on-year, with new starts down by 20.0% and completions down by 14.8% [4][19]. - Sales volume and prices are both declining, with sales area down by 3.5% and sales amount down by 5.5% in the same period [20][35]. - Funding sources are tightening, with a 6.2% year-on-year decline in total funding sources for real estate development [36][38]. Investment Analysis Investment Side - Real estate development investment totaled 466.58 billion yuan from January to June 2025, down 11.2% year-on-year, with June alone seeing a 12.9% decline [4][19]. - New starts and completions are also down significantly, with new starts down 20.0% and completions down 14.8% year-on-year [19][20]. Sales Side - The total sales area for real estate was 460 million square meters, a decrease of 3.5% year-on-year, with June seeing a 5.5% decline [20][35]. - The average selling price of properties decreased by 1.9% year-on-year, with June's average price at 9,649 yuan per square meter, down 5.6% year-on-year [34][35]. Funding Side - Total funding sources for real estate development amounted to 500.2 billion yuan, down 6.2% year-on-year, with domestic loans showing a positive growth of 0.6% [36][38]. - Sales returns are weakening, with deposits and prepayments down by 16.7% year-on-year in June [36][38].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report indicates that the real estate market is moving towards stabilization, with new housing prices showing a decrease in month-on-month (MoM) but a smaller year-on-year (YoY) decline. The second-hand housing prices are experiencing a similar trend, with a YoY decline narrowing while the MoM decline is expanding [8][19][26]. Summary by Sections New Housing Market - In June 2025, new housing prices in first, second, and third-tier cities decreased by -0.3%, -0.2%, and -0.3% respectively, with a total of 70 cities showing a MoM decline of -0.3%, which is a 0.1 percentage point increase in decline compared to May [14][15]. - The YoY decline for new housing prices in first, second, and third-tier cities was -1.4%, -3.0%, and -4.6% respectively, leading to an overall YoY decline of 3.7% for 70 cities, which is a reduction of 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous month [14][15]. Second-Hand Housing Market - The second-hand housing prices in June 2025 saw a MoM decline of -0.6%, with first, second, and third-tier cities experiencing declines of -0.7%, -0.6%, and -0.6% respectively. This represents an increase in the decline of 0.1 percentage points compared to May [19][21]. - The YoY decline for second-hand housing prices across 70 cities was -6.1%, with first, second, and third-tier cities showing declines of -3.0%, -5.8%, and -6.7% respectively, indicating a narrowing of the decline for some tiers [19][22]. Regional Performance - In June 2025, Shanghai led the new housing market with a MoM increase of +0.4% and a YoY increase of +6.0%. Among the 35 key cities, only Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Taiyuan saw YoY increases in new housing prices [26][27]. - The second-hand housing prices in June across 35 cities showed a decline, with only Xining experiencing a MoM increase of +0.1%. The overall trend indicates a consistent decline in second-hand housing prices since early 2024 [26][27]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on strong credit real estate companies that are well-positioned to meet the needs of improvement-oriented customers, such as Greentown China, China Merchants Shekou, and China Overseas Development [8][26]. - It also recommends companies benefiting from both residential and commercial real estate recovery, such as China Resources Land and Longfor Group, as well as high-quality property management firms under the "Good House, Good Service" policy [8][26].