

Group 1 - The real estate stocks in China have collectively rebounded, with notable increases in share prices for companies such as New World Development (+4.3%), Vanke (+2.86%), Longfor Group (+2.79%), Country Garden (+2.41%), and Greentown China (+2.14%) [1] - S&P Global Ratings reported that the downward trend in the Chinese real estate sector is finally beginning to ease, with policymakers recognizing stable housing prices as a key factor for consumer demand [1] - The analysis indicates that the Chinese government is more determined to revitalize the real estate industry, with signs of recovery in the property markets of first- and second-tier cities since the introduction of supportive policies in late September 2022 [1] Group 2 - Huatai Securities noted that in April, the sales amount of the top 100 real estate companies decreased by 14.8% month-on-month and 14.6% year-on-year, with a widening decline compared to March [2] - Cumulative sales from January to April showed a year-on-year decrease of 10.1%, indicating a slowdown in growth compared to the first quarter [2] - The report suggests that the real estate market is experiencing seasonal adjustments, with a decrease in overall viewing and transaction volumes in the second quarter, while highlighting the potential for more proactive macro and fiscal policies to support the industry [2]