3 6 Ke·2025-11-07 02:27Core Insights - The third quarter of 2025 sees a peak in commercial openings, driven by the "National Day" holiday, with 89 new projects totaling approximately 6.93 million square meters [2][5] - The Eastern China region, particularly Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, dominates the commercial project openings, accounting for over 80% of the total [5][7] - High-tier cities maintain their market position, while lower-tier cities, especially county-level markets, show increased commercial activity [7][9] Summary by Sections Opening Statistics - A total of 89 commercial projects opened in Q3 2025, with a commercial area of about 6.93 million square meters. September alone accounted for 59 projects, representing 66% of the quarterly total [2] - Among the new openings, 15 projects were renovations of existing properties, contributing approximately 1.37 million square meters [2][14] Regional Distribution - The Eastern region leads with 32% of openings, with Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai contributing significantly [5] - Central and Southern China follow, with Central China having 8 openings and Southern China 15 openings, primarily in Guangdong [5] Market Tier Analysis - High-tier cities account for over 70% of new projects, with first-tier cities at 27%, second-tier at 10%, and a notable activity in fourth-tier cities [7] - County-level commercial projects are becoming more active, with several notable openings in various regions [9] City-Specific Highlights - Hangzhou leads with 8 new projects, followed by Chongqing and Wuhan with 6 each. Notable projects include the Hangzhou Asian Games Village and several large-scale developments in Chongqing [11][12] - Beijing and Shanghai also saw significant openings, focusing on urban renewal and high-end commercial spaces [12][15] Major Developers and Projects - Leading commercial management companies like China Resources, Longfor, and Wanda opened multiple projects, with China Resources launching 6 projects, including several in lower-tier cities [13] - High-profile projects include Shenzhen Bay MixC Phase II and Guangzhou's K11 Select, both featuring innovative designs and a mix of retail and cultural spaces [18][19][20] Renovation Projects - The quarter saw 15 renovation projects, with a total area of approximately 1.37 million square meters, indicating a trend towards upgrading existing properties [14] - Examples include the transformation of previously stalled projects into successful commercial spaces, such as the Hohhot MixC [25]