CBRE(US:CBRE) Zhong Zheng Wang·2025-07-04 13:34Core Insights - The report by CBRE highlights a positive trend in Beijing's office market, particularly in the three major tech hubs: Zhongguancun, Olympic Park, and Wangjing, with a steady improvement in supply-demand structure [1][2] Group 1: Market Overview - In Q2 2025, two new projects in Shijingshan and Caishikou added 148,000 square meters of office space, contributing to a total of 180,000 square meters of new supply in the first half of the year, which is 83% of the annual target [1] - The overall market sentiment remains optimistic, with new leasing transaction area increasing by 33% year-on-year in the first half of the year [1] Group 2: Demand Analysis - The main sectors driving new leasing demand are TMT (40%), finance (20%), and professional services (12%), with TMT showing increased demand in gaming alongside traditional sectors like AI and big data [1] - The net absorption in the city reached 145,000 square meters in Q2, totaling 255,000 square meters for the first half, representing a year-on-year increase of 110% [2] Group 3: Submarket Performance - The three tech hubs accounted for 90% of the large-scale leasing transactions (over 10,000 square meters), with their combined net absorption making up 80% of the city's total [2] - Despite limited new supply expected in the second half of the year, the existing rental space remains sufficient, allowing tenants to find cost-effective solutions [2]