Summary of C-REITs Conference Call Industry Overview - The Chinese real estate industry is transitioning from new residential construction to rental asset operations, coinciding with the development of the REIT market, which may reshape the competitive landscape for developers and redefine long-term investment logic in the sector [1][3][11]. Key Points Importance of Current Developments - Since Q3 2025, favorable policies have accelerated the issuance of domestic REITs (C-REITs), expanding the range of assets and issuing entities. C-REITs are expected to become a significant asset class over the next 10 to 20 years, with a market potential of approximately $1 trillion, which is over 30 times the current size [3][9]. - The limited trading volume of C-REITs suggests that listed developers are a good entry point into this rapidly expanding theme due to their large rental asset portfolios and low participation in REIT issuance [3][9]. Beneficiaries - In-depth analysis indicates that China Resources Land (1109.HK) has the highest short-term benefit potential, followed by Seazen Holdings (601155.SS) and Longfor Group (0960.HK), due to their substantial shopping center portfolios and high pledge ratios. Other companies like China Overseas Land & Investment (0688.HK), China Merchants Shekou (001979.SZ), Vanke (2202.HK), Poly Developments (600048.SS), and Gemdale (600383.SS) also have significant non-retail rental assets that could benefit in the medium term as REIT coverage expands [4][9]. Signals to Watch - The normalization of REIT issuance, especially with private developers' participation, the expansion of covered commercial asset types, and increased flexibility in capital recycling will strengthen confidence in the mid-term investment logic [4][9]. Regulatory Framework and Market Development - C-REITs have a more stringent regulatory framework compared to mature markets like the US and Japan, including requirements on structure, holding ratios, leverage levels, and initial yield [15][19]. - The development of C-REITs has progressed through four phases over the past 25 years, with significant milestones including the first public REITs listed in 2021 and the expansion of eligible asset types [11][12]. Market Size and Performance - As of September 2025, there are 75 publicly listed C-REITs with a total issuance size of approximately RMB 200 billion and a market capitalization of about RMB 220 billion. Despite significant growth since the first listings, C-REITs currently represent only 0.15% of the total market capitalization of China's stock market [20][29]. - The average trading yield of C-REITs has compressed to 4.4%, reflecting a price increase of about 10% since IPOs, with specific sectors like water facilities and new infrastructure seeing substantial price increases [21][40]. Long-term Potential - The potential market size for C-REITs could reach between $800 billion to $1 trillion, which is 28 to 33 times the current market size, driven by the growth of commercial REITs and the completion of new properties [41][43]. - The estimated total value of commercial properties completed since 2000 is approximately $4.9 trillion, indicating a significant opportunity for C-REITs to capture a larger market share in the future [41][42]. Conclusion - The C-REIT market in China is poised for significant growth, driven by favorable policies, a shift in investment focus, and the potential for substantial market capitalization increases over the next decade. Developers with large rental portfolios are well-positioned to benefit from this emerging asset class [3][4][9].

Investment Rating - The report rates the real estate industry as "Outperform the Market" [7] Core Views - The new housing transaction area has turned negative on a month-on-month basis, with a year-on-year decline expanding. The transaction area for new homes in 40 cities was 1.722 million square meters, down 34.8% month-on-month and down 47.0% year-on-year, with the year-on-year decline widening by 9.7 percentage points compared to the previous week [7][18] - The report highlights the implementation of a policy in Pingjiang County, Hunan, promoting the sale of completed homes, which is expected to enhance product quality and safety in the housing market [3][98] - The report expresses confidence in the future recovery of the real estate industry, suggesting that companies with strong liquidity, high market share in key cities, and innovative product offerings will have alpha attributes [7] Summary by Sections New Housing Market Tracking - In the week of November 1 to November 7, 2025, the new housing transaction area in 40 cities decreased significantly, with a year-on-year decline of 47.0% [17][18] - The inventory of new homes increased month-on-month but decreased year-on-year, with a depleting cycle of 18.7 months, indicating a mixed market condition [38][39] Second-Hand Housing Market Tracking - The transaction area for second-hand homes in 18 cities was 154.4 million square meters, down 6.6% month-on-month and down 31.9% year-on-year, reflecting ongoing market challenges [44][49] Land Market Tracking - The total area of land transactions in 100 cities was 27.091 million square meters, with a month-on-month increase of 29.4% but a year-on-year decrease of 9.0%. The total land transaction price was 65.34 billion yuan, up 29.1% month-on-month but down 10.9% year-on-year [61][66] - The average land price per square meter was 2,411.9 yuan, showing a slight decrease of 0.2% month-on-month and a decline of 2.1% year-on-year [61][66] Policy Overview - The report outlines several key policies aimed at stabilizing the real estate market, including promoting the sale of completed homes and optimizing housing supply mechanisms [3][98]

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Group 1 - The duty-free shop concept index rose by 2.76%, ranking fifth among concept sectors, with 26 stocks increasing, including China Duty Free Group and Dongbai Group hitting the daily limit [1][2] - Leading gainers in the duty-free sector included Haikou Airlines Group, Zhuhai Duty Free Group, and Wangfujing, which rose by 6.07%, 5.49%, and 5.47% respectively [1][2] - The largest net inflow of funds in the duty-free sector was 1.639 billion yuan, with 19 stocks receiving net inflows, and 7 stocks seeing inflows exceeding 50 million yuan [2][3] Group 2 - China Duty Free Group had a net inflow of 1.164 billion yuan, leading the sector, followed by Dongbai Group and Bubugao with net inflows of 285 million yuan and 157 million yuan respectively [2][3] - The net inflow ratios for leading stocks were 34.03% for Dongbai Group, 15.14% for China Duty Free Group, and 12.85% for China Merchants Shekou [3][4] - The duty-free sector's performance was contrasted by declines in stocks such as Hainan Development, Hainan Airport, and Tibet Zhufeng, which fell by 4.03%, 2.53%, and 0.41% respectively [1][5]

Group 1: Housing Fund Loan in Nanning - Nanning Housing Provident Fund Management Center issued its first allocation-type housing provident fund loan, benefiting a buyer of a 117 square meter two-bedroom affordable housing unit with a total price of 557,000 yuan [1] - The buyer paid a down payment of 87,000 yuan and secured a provident fund loan of 470,000 yuan for a term of 20 years, using an equal principal repayment method [1] - The monthly payment is less than 3,000 yuan, saving approximately 19,000 yuan in interest compared to the same amount of commercial loans [1] Group 2: Sales Performance of Real Estate Companies - China Merchants Shekou reported a signed sales amount of 15.365 billion yuan in October, with a sales area of 559,000 square meters [2] - Poly Developments disclosed a signed sales amount of 21.116 billion yuan in October, with a signed area of 1,093,800 square meters, representing a year-on-year decrease of 50.86% in area and 50.12% in amount [3] - Shoukai Co., Ltd. achieved a signed sales amount of 999.7 million yuan in October, with a total signed area of 84,400 square meters [4] - Longfor Group reported a total contract sales amount of 5 billion yuan in October, with a contract sales area of 446,000 square meters [5]

Group 1 - The total sales of the top 50 listed real estate companies in China reached approximately 2116.51 billion yuan from January to October 2025, showing an increase of 217 billion yuan compared to the first nine months of the year [1] - The ranking among the top 50 companies has stabilized, with 31 companies maintaining their positions, indicating a strong competitive barrier [2][4] Group 2 - Poly Developments leads the sales with 222.7 billion yuan, followed by Greentown China and China Overseas Land & Investment with sales of 201.1 billion yuan and 189.1 billion yuan respectively [2][4] - Several companies, including China Resources Land, China Merchants Shekou, Vanke A, and Jianfa Group, have entered the "billion-dollar club" [2] Group 3 - In October, only Shanghai had land transfer fees exceeding 10 billion yuan, totaling 21.05 billion yuan, while the top 20 cities collectively saw land transfer fees of 103.94 billion yuan, slightly down from September [9] - The total land transfer area in the top 20 cities was 16.545 million square meters in October, with only three cities exceeding one million square meters in land transfer area [16]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the real estate and property management sectors, highlighting optimism for the "Good House" policy and the revaluation of commercial real estate [3][33]. Core Insights - The real estate market is experiencing significant pressure, with new home sales in 34 key cities dropping by 45% week-on-week and 47% year-on-year in November [3][4]. - The report emphasizes the importance of localized policies, such as credit rating links to pre-sale fund supervision in Fuzhou and tax subsidies in Suzhou, which aim to stimulate market activity [27][30]. - The report identifies potential investment opportunities in commercial real estate and property management, particularly in light of ongoing monetary easing in China [3][33]. Industry Data Summary New Home Sales - New home sales in 34 key cities totaled 158.6 million square meters, a week-on-week decrease of 45.4% and a year-on-year decrease of 46.5% [4][5]. - Sales in first and second-tier cities saw a week-on-week decline of 46.1%, while third and fourth-tier cities experienced a 34.4% drop [4][5]. Second-Hand Home Sales - Second-hand home sales in 13 key cities totaled 98.8 million square meters, reflecting a week-on-week decrease of 15.2% and a year-on-year decrease of 30.3% [12][5]. - The cumulative sales for the year reached 50.1 million square meters, showing a slight increase of 1.4% year-on-year [12]. Inventory and Supply - In 15 key cities, 82 million square meters were launched for sale, with a transaction-to-launch ratio of 0.78, indicating a challenging market environment [19][5]. - The total available residential area in these cities was 89.5 million square meters, with a slight week-on-week increase of 0.2% [19]. Policy and News Summary - The National Development and Reform Commission has initiated a digital transformation action plan to promote smart city development and property digitalization [27]. - Localized policies are being implemented, such as Fuzhou's new regulations linking credit ratings to pre-sale fund supervision and Suzhou's tax subsidies for home purchases [27][30]. - The report notes that various cities are relaxing residency requirements and enhancing public housing policies to stimulate demand [27][30]. Company Dynamics - Major real estate companies reported significant declines in sales for October 2025, with Poly Developments down 50.1% and China Overseas Development down 55.1% year-on-year [33]. - Financing activities included China Merchants Shekou providing an 800 million yuan loan guarantee for its subsidiary, and Daxin City reducing the interest rate on its issued bonds to 2.15% [33][36]. - The report highlights stock buybacks by companies such as Shell-W and Greentown Service, indicating a strategic move to enhance shareholder value [37].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the real estate and property management sectors [3]. Core Insights - The real estate market is experiencing significant pressure with new home sales declining sharply due to high base effects from the previous year. The report highlights a 45% week-on-week drop in new home transactions across 34 key cities [3][4]. - Policy initiatives are being implemented to support the industry, including measures for digital transformation and localized policies to stimulate housing demand [3][29]. - The report identifies potential investment opportunities in the "Good House" policy and the revaluation of commercial real estate, suggesting a shift in business models for real estate companies [3]. Summary by Sections Industry Data - New home sales in 34 key cities totaled 158.6 million square meters, reflecting a 45% decrease week-on-week and a 47% year-on-year decline for November [3][4]. - The inventory of unsold residential properties in 15 cities increased slightly by 0.2%, with a current available area of 89.5 million square meters [3][20]. Policy and News Tracking - The National Development and Reform Commission has launched a digital transformation action plan aimed at promoting smart city initiatives and property digitalization [3][29]. - Localized policies include Fuzhou linking real estate company credit ratings to pre-sale fund supervision, and Suzhou offering tax rebates for home purchases [3][29]. Company Announcements - Major real estate companies reported significant declines in sales for October 2025, with Poly Developments at 211.2 billion yuan (-50.1%) and China Overseas Development at 186.6 billion yuan (-55.1%) [3][36]. - Financing activities include China Merchants Shekou providing an 800 million yuan loan guarantee for its subsidiary, and a reduction in bond interest rates by Joy City [3][36].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the real estate industry [4]. Core Views - The report emphasizes that policy measures are being driven by fundamental economic pressures, suggesting that the current policy intensity may exceed that of 2008 and 2014, and is still in progress [4]. - Real estate serves as an early-cycle indicator, making it a key economic barometer for investment [4]. - The competitive landscape in the industry is improving, with leading state-owned enterprises and select mixed-ownership and private companies performing well in land acquisition and sales [4]. - The report continues to favor investments in first-tier and select second- and third-tier cities, which have shown better performance during sales rebounds [4]. - Supply-side policies, including land storage and management of idle land, are crucial areas to monitor, with first- and second-tier cities expected to benefit more [4]. Summary by Sections 1. Current Resident Price Expectations - According to the central bank's survey, the proportion of urban depositors who are pessimistic about housing prices has returned to levels seen in Q3 2024, with optimism below 10% [11]. - In Q3 2025, 9.1% of residents expect prices to rise, while 55.6% expect them to remain stable, and 23.5% anticipate a decline [11]. - The report notes that the "924" policy was introduced during a period of market pessimism, leading to a marginal improvement in confidence, but this has waned over time due to a lack of new policies [11]. 2. Market Review - The Shenwan Real Estate Index decreased by 0.2% this week, underperforming the CSI 300 Index by 1.05 percentage points, ranking 24th among 31 Shenwan primary industries [2]. - New home sales in 30 cities totaled 134.6 million square meters, down 41.6% month-on-month and 47.2% year-on-year [2]. - Second-hand home sales in 14 sample cities totaled 190.2 million square meters, down 8.3% month-on-month and 28.0% year-on-year [34]. 3. Credit Bond Issuance - This week, 12 credit bonds from real estate companies were issued, totaling 10.25 billion yuan, an increase of 5.2 billion yuan from the previous week [3]. 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on real estate-related stocks due to the ongoing policy-driven recovery and the potential for improved performance in quality real estate companies [4]. - Recommended stocks include major players in both H-shares and A-shares, as well as local state-owned enterprises and property management firms [4].

Core Viewpoint - China Merchants Shekou (招商蛇口) reported its sales performance for October 2025, indicating a strong sales volume and revenue growth compared to previous months [1] Sales Performance - In October 2025, the company achieved a contracted sales area of 559,000 square meters and a contracted sales amount of 15.365 billion yuan [1] - From January to October 2025, the cumulative contracted sales area reached 5.6457 million square meters, with a total contracted sales amount of 156.071 billion yuan [1]