
Group 1 - The core point of the news is the ongoing enthusiasm for public REITs in China, highlighted by the recent application for a new public REIT product by Huaxia Fund, named "Hubei Jiao Investment Chutian Expressway Closed-End Infrastructure Securities Investment Fund" [2][4] - The initiators of the new REIT are Hubei Chutian Intelligent Transportation Co., Ltd. and Hubei Jiao Investment Construction Group Co., Ltd., with the special plan managed by CITIC Securities [4][6] - The underlying assets for the REIT include the toll rights and ancillary facilities of the Hubei section of the Daqing-Guangzhou Expressway, specifically the section from Macheng to Xishui, which spans 147.115 kilometers and has a toll period from April 1, 2009, to June 18, 2039 [5][4] Group 2 - As of August 17, there are 73 public REITs listed in the market, with several products currently awaiting approval, including the Huaxia Jiao Investment Chutian Expressway REIT [6][4] - The public REIT market has experienced fluctuations, with the total market capitalization dropping below 220 billion yuan, despite a year-to-date increase in the indices [10][11] - Analysts suggest that the current low-interest-rate environment presents investment opportunities in the REIT market, emphasizing the importance of focusing on quality projects and the potential for recovery in undervalued assets [11][10]