Core Viewpoint - The real estate industry in China is undergoing a deep adjustment, with significant declines in investment, sales area, and sales revenue in 2025, indicating a challenging market environment [1][3][9]. Investment and Sales Data - In 2025, national real estate development investment reached 82,788 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 17.2% [1]. - The sales area of new commercial housing was 88,101 million square meters, down 8.7% year-on-year, while the sales revenue was 83,937 billion yuan, reflecting a 12.6% decline [1][9]. - The construction area for real estate developers was 659,890 million square meters, a decrease of 10.0% year-on-year, with residential construction down 10.3% [3]. Construction Activity - New construction area was 58,770 million square meters, down 20.4%, with residential new construction area at 42,984 million square meters, a decline of 19.8% [4]. - The completion area was 60,348 million square meters, down 18.1%, with residential completions at 42,830 million square meters, a decrease of 20.2% [4]. Market Dynamics - The market is still in a "de-inventory" phase due to declining new home sales and significantly reduced land transactions over the past two years [5]. - Some central and state-owned enterprises are maintaining orderly construction activities, and there is still demand for well-located properties, which is boosting market confidence [6]. Financial Policies and Support - Local governments are enhancing "guarantee delivery" efforts, with recent financial policies aimed at stabilizing financing for projects on the "white list," which will support the delivery of homes [7]. Leading Companies - In 2025, ten real estate companies achieved sales exceeding 100 billion yuan, with four surpassing 200 billion yuan. These include major players like Poly Development, China Overseas Land & Investment, and Vanke [9]. - The top ten companies by investment are primarily state-owned enterprises, with significant investments from China Overseas, China Resources, Poly Development, and China Merchants Shekou, indicating a strategic positioning during market adjustments [9]. Market Trends - December 2025 showed signs of improvement, with new commercial housing sales area increasing by 39.87% month-on-month and sales revenue rising by 44.07% [10]. - The average price of new residential properties in first-tier cities saw a slight decrease, with Shanghai experiencing a minor increase, while other cities like Beijing and Guangzhou reported declines [10][11]. - The second-hand housing market is also seeing a shift, with increased transactions in second-hand homes as buyers seek more affordable options [12].

Group 1 - The report highlights a significant increase in the activity of the credit bond secondary market due to structural interest rate cuts and excess MLF operations, with a weekly transaction volume reaching 9,929 billion yuan, marking a high point since July 2025 [10][12]. - Vanke's 1.1 billion yuan bond ("21 Vanke 02") extension was approved with a high vote of 92.11%, providing a precedent for the handling of other extended bonds [12][15]. - The net financing amount for credit bonds (excluding asset-backed securities) was 185.1 billion yuan, an increase of 120.1 billion yuan compared to the previous week, with total issuance rising to 418.6 billion yuan [16][19]. Group 2 - In the primary market, the average issuance rates for AA city investment bonds, AA+ industrial bonds, and financial bonds increased significantly, while other credit bonds showed fluctuations within 10 basis points [20][21]. - The secondary market saw a 1,350 billion yuan increase in transaction volume, with the turnover rate for credit bonds showing slight fluctuations [22][26]. - Credit spreads for AA+ electronic and non-bank financial sectors expanded significantly, while the AA+ pharmaceutical and biological sector saw a compression of 6 basis points [34][49]. Group 3 - The report indicates that the yields on credit bonds have continued to decline, with various credit products experiencing a reduction in spreads, making coupon assets increasingly scarce [50]. - The report suggests that mid-to-short-term credit bonds will remain a preferred choice for bond funds seeking safety, particularly recommending a focus on 3-5 year bank capital bonds [6][50].

Core Insights - The report indicates a sustained optimistic sentiment in the real estate sector, suggesting that the market performance is likely to continue positively throughout the year [1]. Group 1: Policy Environment - Central policies have seen few new measures, maintaining a loose stance towards the real estate sector. Recent actions include the extension of tax incentives for public rental housing and a reduction in the minimum down payment for commercial properties from 50% to 30% [5][16]. - Local policies focus on long-term strategies in major cities, with initiatives aimed at urban renewal and optimizing land use policies [5][16]. Group 2: Transaction Performance - New home transactions remain low, with a year-on-year decline of 31.3% in the first 22 days of January, while second-hand home transactions have shown a year-on-year increase of 14.1% [5][9]. - The number of second-hand home subscriptions has increased significantly, with a year-on-year growth of 59.8% in the same period [5][9]. Group 3: Market Conditions - The new housing supply is in a seasonal downturn, with a 12% decrease in new home launches week-on-week. However, the transaction volume slightly exceeds the supply, indicating a market adjustment [5][9]. - The land supply and transaction scale have contracted sharply, with a 67% year-on-year decrease in land transaction value [5][9]. Group 4: Sector Performance - The real estate sector has shown strong performance, with a 5.2% increase in the SW real estate index, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 5.8 percentage points [5][9]. - Major real estate companies have experienced notable stock price increases, with leading firms like Greentown and China Merchants Shekou seeing significant gains [5][9]. Group 5: C-REITs Overview - The C-REITs sector has seen a 2.29% increase in the comprehensive return index, with 68 out of 78 REITs reporting gains this week [5][9].

Primary Market - A total of 7 offshore bonds were issued this week (January 19-23, 2026), including 2 RMB bonds, 2 USD bonds, 1 HKD bond, and 2 AUD bonds [2] - The largest single issuance in the offshore RMB bond market was 1.092 billion RMB with a maximum coupon rate of 3.15%, issued by Ganzhou Urban Investment Holding Group [2] - In the USD bond market, the largest single issuance was 300 million USD by Panzhihua Panxi Technology City Development Co., with the highest coupon rate of 9.75% issued by Ruian Real Estate Co. [2] Secondary Market Overview - The yield on Chinese USD bonds slightly increased this week, with the Markit iBoxx Chinese USD Bond Composite Index rising by 0.11 to 252.07 [3] - The investment-grade USD bond index increased by 0.1% to 244.95, while the high-yield USD bond index rose by 0.21% to 243.79 [3] - The real estate USD bond index increased by 0.26% to 180.79, and the city investment USD bond index rose by 0.07% to 154.74 [3] Benchmark Spread - As of January 23, the spread between the 10-year benchmark government bonds of China and the U.S. widened to 240.9 basis points, an increase of 2.1 basis points from the previous week [4] Rating Changes - Moody's withdrew the "Ca" corporate family rating for Hailong Holdings Co., Ltd. at the company's request on January 19 [6] - Fitch downgraded the long-term foreign currency issuer ratings of Wanda Commercial Properties (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. to "RD" on January 19 [6] Defaults and Extensions - Vanke successfully passed a bond extension plan for 1.1 billion RMB with a high approval rate of 92.11% on January 21, marking its first successful extension since facing difficulties in late 2025 [7] Domestic News - In December 2025, over 10 trillion RMB worth of debt financing instruments were issued in the interbank market, with a total of 11,531 instruments issued throughout the year amounting to 10.09 trillion RMB [8] - Since the launch of the green foreign debt pilot in Shandong, approximately 330 million RMB in cross-border financing has been achieved, involving key green sectors [9] - The panda bond market reached a record issuance of 163.31 billion RMB in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 15.6%, with a total outstanding amount of 318.78 billion RMB [10] Overseas News - The Bank of Japan maintained its benchmark interest rate at 0.75% on January 23, to assess the impact of last month's rate hike on the economy [11] Offshore Debt Alerts - Vanke withdrew its application for the listing of the Huaxia Wanwei Warehousing Logistics Closed-End Infrastructure Securities Investment Fund on January 23 [12] - Luoyang Molybdenum Co. plans to issue 1.2 billion USD zero-coupon convertible bonds with a conversion premium of 28.7% [13] - Hongyi Culture extended the maturity date of its 60 million HKD convertible bonds to April 21, 2028 [14]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the real estate and property management sectors, highlighting the potential for quality real estate companies and commercial properties [3][29]. Core Insights - The report indicates that the real estate sector in China has undergone significant adjustments, with recent central government directives emphasizing the stabilization of the real estate market. The report notes a positive shift in industry sentiment and anticipates favorable policy developments in the future [3][29]. - The report identifies attractive valuation levels for quality companies, with some firms' price-to-book (PB) ratios at historical lows, making them appealing investment opportunities [3][29]. Industry Data Summary New Home Transactions - In the week of January 17-23, 2026, new home transactions in 34 key cities totaled 1.727 million square meters, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.6%. However, year-on-year comparisons show a decline of 38.2% for January [4][7]. - The report notes that first and second-tier cities experienced a 0.6% decrease in transactions, while third and fourth-tier cities saw a 17.7% increase [4][7]. Second-Hand Home Transactions - For the same week, second-hand home transactions in 13 cities totaled 1.32 million square meters, down 0.2% week-on-week. Year-to-date figures show a 9.6% decline compared to the previous January [13][29]. Inventory and Supply - In the week of January 17-23, 2026, 15 cities saw a total of 260,000 square meters of new supply, with a sales-to-supply ratio of 2.69 times. The total available residential area in these cities was 88.964 million square meters, down 0.5% from the previous week [23][29]. Policy and News Tracking - The report highlights ongoing government efforts to promote urban renewal, with various cities actively developing urban renewal plans. The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development emphasizes the importance of high-quality real estate development and the need for tailored policies [29][33]. - Recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics indicates a 17.2% year-on-year decline in real estate development investment for 2025, with new residential sales area down 8.7% [29][33]. Company Announcements - Several real estate companies have released their expected net profit for 2025, with notable losses projected for companies like Jianfa Holdings and Jindi Group, while Poly Development anticipates a profit of 1.03 billion yuan [37][29]. - Financing activities are active among various firms, with China Overseas Development issuing bonds totaling 25 billion yuan, and Vanke's bond extension proposal receiving approval [37][29].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Buy" rating for the real estate industry, consistent with the previous rating [2]. Core Insights - The real estate market is showing signs of recovery, with a notable increase in second-hand home subscriptions and a strengthening of transaction confidence [7][15]. - The average daily subscription for second-hand homes in 79 cities reached 3,404 units from January 1 to January 22, 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 33.1% compared to the same period in 2025 [16][27]. - The report highlights that the market is experiencing a self-driven recovery without significant large-scale stimulus policies being implemented [16]. Summary by Sections 1. Second-Hand Homes: Significant Growth in Subscriptions and Record High Conversion Rates - Overall transactions show a recovery in lower-tier cities, although this has not yet fully translated into net signing [15]. - In key cities, second-hand home subscriptions in first-tier cities like Guangzhou are relatively stable, while many lower-tier cities are experiencing growth [31]. - The conversion rate of visits to transactions has reached a new high, with a 5.6% conversion rate in 70 cities, up from the previous quarter [35]. 2. New Homes: Low Net Signing Levels Across All Tiers - The average daily net signing for new homes in 45 cities was 250,000 square meters, a year-on-year decrease of 42.1% [29]. - All tiers of cities are experiencing varying degrees of decline in new home net signing, with first-tier cities seeing the most significant drops [29]. 3. Price Trends and Market Dynamics - As of January 22, 2026, the average price of second-hand homes in 33 cities has decreased by 17.9% year-on-year compared to 2025 [41]. - The report indicates that the price adjustments in lower-tier cities are more pronounced, aligning closer to residents' psychological expectations, which has led to increased subscriptions [42]. - The report notes a decline in the number of second-hand listings, particularly in key cities, due to factors such as the removal of ineffective listings by agents and homeowners withdrawing listings amid falling prices [41].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the real estate and property management sectors, highlighting the potential for quality real estate companies and commercial properties [3][4]. Core Insights - The report indicates that the real estate sector in China has undergone significant adjustments, with recent central government directives aimed at stabilizing the market. The emphasis on "high-quality development" suggests a shift in policy that could lead to positive changes in the industry [3][4]. - The report notes that the current valuation levels for quality companies are historically low, making them attractive investment opportunities [3][4]. Industry Data Summary New Home Transactions - In the week of January 17-23, 2026, new home transactions in 34 key cities totaled 1.727 million square meters, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.6%. However, year-on-year comparisons show a decline of 38.2% for January [4][7]. - The transaction volume for new homes in first and second-tier cities decreased by 0.6%, while third and fourth-tier cities saw an increase of 17.7% [4][7]. Second-Hand Home Transactions - For the same week, second-hand home transactions in 13 key cities totaled 1.32 million square meters, a slight decrease of 0.2% week-on-week. Year-on-year, January transactions are down by 9.6% [4][13]. Inventory and Supply - In the week of January 17-23, 2026, 15 cities saw a total of 260,000 square meters of new supply, with a sales-to-supply ratio of 2.69, indicating a healthy demand relative to new listings. The total available residential area in these cities was 88.964 million square meters, down 0.5% from the previous week [4][24]. Policy and News Tracking - The report highlights a series of government initiatives aimed at promoting urban renewal, with a focus on addressing key issues such as planning, funding, and operational challenges. The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has indicated that there is significant potential for high-quality development in the real estate sector [3][31]. - Specific policies include Shanghai's "14th Five-Year Plan" which emphasizes urban renewal as a key strategy for enhancing urban quality and development [3][31]. Company Announcements - Several real estate companies have reported their expected net profits for 2025, with notable figures including China Vanke's bond extension proposal and various financing activities from companies like China Overseas Development and China Resources Land [3][41].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided about the industry investment rating in the given content 2. Core View of the Report - The bond market has recovered, and credit has followed the decline in interest rates. The credit spreads in the 3 - 7Y period have all converged. The yields of various - term credit bonds have also significantly declined, and the credit spreads of different - term and - grade bonds have shown different changes [3][10] - The spreads of urban investment bonds have generally decreased by 2BP, with spreads of different - rated and - level platforms showing varying degrees of decline [4][15][19] - The spreads of real - estate bonds have generally continued to widen, but the spread of Vanke has been significantly compressed. The spreads of other industrial bonds have slightly declined [4][25] - The yields of secondary - tier and perpetual bonds have continued to decline, with the largest decline in spreads in the 3Y period [5][33] - The excess spreads of industrial perpetual bonds have widened, while the excess spreads of urban investment perpetual bonds have shown differentiation [5][36] 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Bond Market and Credit Spreads Convergence - This week, the bond market recovered, and the interest - rate curve steeply declined. The yields of 1Y, 3Y, 5Y, 7Y, and 10Y CDB bonds decreased by 2BP, 1BP, 2BP, 3BP, and 4BP respectively. The yields of various - term credit bonds also dropped significantly. From the perspective of credit spreads, the 3 - 7Y credit spreads all narrowed [3][10] 3.2 Urban Investment Bond Spreads - The spreads of urban investment bonds decreased by 2BP overall. The credit spreads of external - rated AAA, AA +, and AA platforms all decreased by 2BP compared to last week. By administrative level, the credit spreads of provincial, municipal, and district - county platforms decreased by 2BP compared to last week [4][15][19] 3.3 Real - Estate and Other Industrial Bond Spreads - The spreads of real - estate bonds continued to widen overall, but the spread of Vanke was greatly compressed. The spreads of other industrial bonds slightly declined. The spreads of central - state - owned real - estate bonds widened by 4BP, state - owned real - estate bonds by 1BP, private real - estate bonds by 17BP, and mixed - ownership real - estate bonds converged by 103BP [4][25] 3.4 Secondary - Tier and Perpetual Bond Yields and Spreads - This week, the yields of secondary - tier and perpetual bonds continued to decline, with the largest decline in spreads in the 3Y period. The yields of different - grade 1Y secondary - tier capital bonds decreased by 1 - 2BP, and perpetual bonds by 2BP; 3Y secondary - tier capital bonds by 3BP, and perpetual bonds by 4BP; 5Y secondary - tier capital bonds by 2 - 4BP, and perpetual bonds by 1 - 2BP; 10Y secondary - tier capital bonds by 5BP, and perpetual bonds by 4BP [5][33] 3.5 Excess Spreads of Industrial and Urban Investment Perpetual Bonds - This week, the excess spread of 3Y industrial AAA - grade perpetual bonds widened by 0.26BP to 14.67BP, and the 5Y by 0.01BP to 13.21BP. The 3Y urban - investment AAA - grade perpetual - bond excess spread decreased by 0.48BP to 4.03BP, and the 5Y increased by 3.21BP to 13.34BP [5][36] 3.6 Credit Spread Database Compilation Instructions - The overall market credit spreads, commercial - bank secondary - tier spreads, and urban - investment/industrial perpetual - bond credit spreads are based on ChinaBond medium - and short - term note and ChinaBond perpetual - bond data. The historical quantiles are since the beginning of 2015. The credit spreads related to urban - investment and industrial bonds are compiled and statistically analyzed by the Huafu Securities Research Institute, and the historical quantiles are also since the beginning of 2015 [38][40]

Group 1 - The company announced the withdrawal of its application for the listing of the Huaxia Wanwei Warehousing Logistics Closed-End Infrastructure Securities Investment Fund and the transfer of the asset-backed securities of the CITIC Securities-Wanwei Logistics Phase 1 Asset-Backed Special Plan [1] - In response to national policy, the company initiated the application process for a real estate investment trust (REIT) based on three warehousing logistics park projects owned by its subsidiary, Shenzhen Wanwei Logistics Investment Co., Ltd. [3] - The application for the REIT was accepted by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) on March 1, 2024, but was later withdrawn on January 14, 2026, due to various external factors [3] Group 2 - The withdrawal of the application will not have a significant adverse impact on the company's daily operations [3] - The company plans to restart the application process when conditions are favorable [3]

Group 1 - Wang Shi, the founder of Vanke, recently addressed rumors about his marriage with Tian Pukun, stating that the claims of their divorce are false and that both he and Tian have consistently denied such rumors [1][4] - Wang emphasized the impact of social media on personal lives, noting that public figures can be subjected to scrutiny and misinterpretation, but one should not be overly concerned with negative feedback as long as they find peace of mind [1] - The couple, who have a 30-year age difference, have been in the public eye since their relationship was revealed in 2012, and they have faced multiple rumors of marital issues, all of which have been refuted [1][4] Group 2 - Tian Pukun shared a video showcasing her daily life with their daughter, highlighting their close relationship and family activities, such as preparing for school and cooking together [3] - Wang Shi was absent during some family activities due to work commitments but maintained communication with Tian and their daughter, demonstrating a supportive family dynamic [3]