Huan Qiu Wang·2025-08-15 04:54Core Viewpoint - The recent listing of Southern Runze Technology Data Center REIT and Southern Wanguo Data Center REIT marks a significant development in the public REITs market in China, with notable participation from insurance capital as strategic investors [1][3]. Group 1: Strategic Investors - Among the 76 strategic investors in Southern Runze Technology Data Center REIT, several insurance institutions are included, such as Ping An Health Insurance, Ping An Property Insurance, and Pacific Life Insurance [3]. - Southern Wanguo Data Center REIT also attracted investments from major insurance players like China Life Asset Management and Allianz Asset Management [3]. - The establishment of Beijing Pingzhun Infrastructure Real Estate Equity Investment Fund, which includes investments from China Life and other firms, indicates a growing trend of insurance capital in the REIT sector [3]. Group 2: Investment Trends - Insurance capital has shown a strong interest in public REITs due to their characteristics aligning well with the investment needs of insurance companies, such as stable returns and strong liquidity [4]. - The current market environment has led insurance firms to adjust their asset allocation strategies, increasing their exposure to equity investments and alternative assets like public REITs to enhance investment returns [4]. - Data from Wind indicates that as of August 14, 14 public REITs have been issued this year, with insurance investment accounts participating significantly in offline offerings, with allocations exceeding 10% for both Southern Runze and Southern Wanguo REITs [3][4].