Report Information - Report Title: Public Offering REITs Weekly Report (August 4 - August 10, 2025) - Analysts: Xu Chao, Dai Zihan 1. Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - This week, the public offering REITs market fluctuated and declined, with an increase in trading volume. The indexes of property - type and franchise - type public offering REITs both fell, and most public offering REITs products declined. There are 22 public offering REITs funds waiting to be listed, and the market is expected to expand. Given the asset shortage, public offering REITs have high - dividend and medium - low - risk advantages, with a relatively high cost - performance ratio for allocation [2][5]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Secondary Market: This Week, the Public Offering REITs Market Fluctuated and Declined - Market Index: As of August 8, 2025, the China Securities REITs Index dropped 0.33% to 867.98 compared with last week, and the China Securities REITs Total Return Index also declined 0.33% to 1097.31 [11]. - Trading Volume and Turnover: The total trading volume of the REITs market this week was 806 million shares, the same as last week. The trading amount was 3.667 billion yuan, a 1.47% increase from last week. The market turnover rate was 3.78%, compared with 3.84% last week [13]. - Index by Underlying Asset Type: The indexes of property - type and franchise - type public offering REITs both declined, by 0.28% and 0.15% respectively. Among property - type REITs, only warehousing and logistics REITs rose 0.22%, while others declined. Among franchise - type REITs, energy infrastructure and ecological environmental protection REITs rose 0.54% and 0.23% respectively, while municipal facilities, water conservancy facilities, and transportation infrastructure REITs declined [16][19]. - Trading Volume and Turnover by Type: Most types of public offering REITs saw a decline in trading volume and turnover. The trading volume of water conservancy facilities, warehousing and logistics, and other types of REITs decreased, while that of municipal facilities and transportation infrastructure REITs increased. The daily average turnover of energy infrastructure and municipal facilities REITs exceeded 1%, and that of most other types decreased [21][23]. - Performance of Single Products: Most public offering REITs declined. Among them, Huatai Zijin Baowan Logistics Warehouse REIT, ICBC Inner Mongolia Energy Clean Energy REIT, and Huaxia Nanjing Traffic Expressway REIT had the highest weekly increases, while ICBC Hebei Expressway Group Expressway REIT, Huaxia Capital First - time Outlet REIT, and Guotai Junan Jinan Energy Heating REIT had the highest weekly declines [25]. 3.2 Primary Market: 22 Public Offering REITs Funds Are Waiting to Be Listed - Issued Products: As of August 8, 2025, a total of 73 public offering REITs have been issued, with a total issuance scale of 191 billion yuan. Since 2025, 14 public offering REITs have been issued, and there were no new issuances in August 2025 [3]. - Products Waiting to Be Listed: There are 22 public offering REITs funds waiting to be listed, including 11 initial offerings and 11 expansions. In terms of project status, 8 have passed, 9 have been feedbacked, 4 have been questioned, and 1 has been accepted. By type, there are 6 park - type, 3 consumer infrastructure - type, 4 warehousing and logistics - type, and 4 affordable rental housing - type in industrial REITs, and 3 energy - type and 1 ecological environmental protection - type in franchise - type REITs [33]. 3.3 Public Offering REITs Policies and Market Dynamics - Tianjin Policy: On August 7, according to Tianjin Daily, the General Office of the CPC Tianjin Municipal Committee and the General Office of the Tianjin Municipal People's Government issued an opinion on further optimizing the business environment, suggesting using financing tools such as REITs, ABS, and science - innovation bonds to provide diversified financing channels for various business entities [36]. - Guotai Junan Chengtou Kuanting Affordable Rental Housing REIT: On August 8, the fund manager Guotai Haitong Asset Management announced that the REIT plans to apply for expansion and purchase new infrastructure projects. Shanghai Chengtou Holding Co., Ltd. plans to use rental housing projects in Minhang District, Shanghai as underlying assets to participate in the expansion [38]. 3.4 Investment Suggestions - Market Trend: This week, the REITs index fluctuated and declined, and the trading volume of the public offering REITs market increased. The indexes of property - type and franchise - type public offering REITs both declined, with municipal facilities having the highest decline. - Market Outlook: This Friday, Southern Wanguo Data Center REIT and Southern Runze Technology Data Center REIT were listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, marking an important stage in the development of China's REITs market. Since this year, 14 public offering REITs have been established, with a total scale of over 25 billion yuan. With 22 REITs funds waiting to be listed, the market is expected to expand, and its activity is expected to increase. - Investment Value: Given the asset shortage, public offering REITs have high - dividend and medium - low - risk advantages, with a relatively high cost - performance ratio for allocation [5][39][40].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the "Implementation Plan for Boosting Consumption in Guangzhou," which aims to activate the consumption market through 33 specific actions across various sectors, including employment, consumer support, and service quality enhancement [1]. Group 1: Income and Employment - Expanding channels for property income by organizing state-owned enterprises to report and remit state-owned asset revenues, and enhancing the market value management of state-owned listed companies [2]. - Implementing a minimum wage guarantee system with a standard of 2500 yuan/month and improving the wage growth mechanism for workers [2]. Group 2: Family and Event Support - Implementing national childcare subsidy policies to increase support for eligible families [3]. - Focusing on the successful organization of major events such as the 15th National Games and the Guangzhou Marathon, while promoting sports and tourism consumption [3]. Group 3: Tax and Retail Enhancements - Enhancing customs facilitation services, expanding the scope of tax refund stores, and promoting immediate tax refund services for departing travelers [3]. - Utilizing funds for replacing old consumer goods and increasing subsidies for categories like home appliances and automobiles [3]. Group 4: Housing and Real Estate Policies - Optimizing housing provident fund policies to support homebuyers and adjusting real estate policies by removing purchase and sale restrictions, as well as lowering down payment ratios and interest rates [4][5]. - The current mortgage down payment ratio for first and second homes is 15%, with interest rates around 3% for commercial loans and 2.6% for provident fund loans, indicating a relatively low borrowing cost [5]. Group 5: Financial Support and Consumer Loans - Encouraging banks to implement self-regulatory interest rate pricing and to increase personal consumption loan offerings while ensuring risk control [5]. - Supporting the development of financial products tailored for new consumption models in e-commerce, health, education, and digital services [5]. Group 6: Consumer Environment and Market Activation - Emphasizing the importance of increasing residents' income through higher minimum wages and job creation, particularly for youth, to stimulate consumer spending [6]. - Advocating for improved consumer conditions and supply, alongside policies that enhance consumer purchasing power, such as trade-in programs and subsidies for new purchases [6].

Core Viewpoint - The document outlines the "Opinions on Continuously Promoting Urban Renewal Actions," aiming for a comprehensive urban renewal roadmap by 2030, focusing on improving living conditions, enhancing service efficiency, and protecting cultural heritage [1] Group 1: Urban Renewal Objectives - The urban renewal process is a shift from extensive expansion to qualitative improvement, addressing urban issues such as aging infrastructure and inadequate public spaces [1] - Key areas for urban renewal include dangerous housing, old neighborhoods, and urban villages, with specific strategies for each category [2] Group 2: Infrastructure and Management - Emphasis on a holistic management approach to enhance urban resilience, including infrastructure upgrades and the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology [3] - The document stresses the importance of balancing hardware improvements with software enhancements to enrich urban life and preserve historical culture [3] Group 3: Community and Investment - The vision includes creating safe, well-managed communities and a convenient living circle, with a focus on embedded community services [4] - Urban renewal projects require significant investment, with encouragement for public-private partnerships and the establishment of urban renewal funds [4] Group 4: Economic Impact - Urban renewal can stimulate economic growth by optimizing the use of existing assets and facilitating the transition from secondary to tertiary industries [5] - The process is expected to foster innovation in green, low-carbon, and smart technologies, enhancing the city's economic growth potential [6]

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of urban renewal actions is a crucial measure for promoting high-quality urban development, emphasizing the need for diversified financing mechanisms to attract social capital participation in urban renewal projects [1][2]. Group 1: Urban Renewal Financing - The recent issuance of the "Opinions" document indicates an active push for innovation in urban renewal financing models, with a focus on establishing a multi-level funding mechanism to enhance investment efficiency and participation from various stakeholders [2]. - In 2024, over 60,000 urban renewal projects are expected to be implemented in China, with an estimated investment of approximately 2.9 trillion yuan [2]. - Currently, more than 70 urban renewal projects are open to private capital, each involving investments of over 10 million yuan [2]. Group 2: Sponge City Initiatives - Sponge city projects are highlighted as significant for addressing urban flooding and enhancing flood resilience, with specific requirements outlined in the "Opinions" for ecological system restoration and infrastructure development [2][3]. - The Wuhan Yangluo project, a notable sponge city initiative, covers an area of about 10.88 square kilometers with an investment of nearly 3.6 billion yuan, utilizing a public-private partnership (PPP) model [3]. Group 3: Government Support and Funding - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is exploring new financing models for urban renewal projects, categorizing them based on market maturity and investment willingness of social capital [4]. - Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, the Ministry of Finance has allocated approximately 159.4 billion yuan in central subsidy funds to support the renovation of old urban communities and sponge city construction, with a total investment impact of around 1.6 trillion yuan [4]. Group 4: Future Outlook - By 2030, significant progress is expected in urban renewal actions, with improvements in urban development mechanisms, safety foundations, service efficiency, living environments, and cultural heritage protection [5].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government has initiated a top-level design for urban renewal, emphasizing the importance of funding sources for this significant initiative [1][3]. Funding and Financial Support - In the past five years, the central government has allocated approximately 159.4 billion yuan for urban renewal projects, transitioning from large-scale construction to quality improvement and structural adjustment [3]. - For 2024, the central government plans to allocate over 425 billion yuan for urban renewal projects, including gas pipeline updates and drainage improvements [3][6]. - The Ministry of Finance has implemented tax incentives such as corporate income tax reductions and exemptions to support urban renewal efforts [4]. - A special budget for urban renewal will be established in 2025 to support public infrastructure and services, expanding beyond existing projects [5][6]. Multi-Channel Financing Mechanism - The government aims to establish a diversified financing mechanism, encouraging participation from various sectors, including policy banks and private capital [6][8]. - Financial institutions are being guided to provide loans and support for urban renewal projects, with a focus on meeting the financial needs of these initiatives [7][8]. - The financial regulatory authority is developing specific loan management guidelines to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial services for urban renewal [7][8].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the transition of urban development in China from large-scale construction to urban renewal and quality improvement, emphasizing the importance of the recently issued "Opinions on Continuing to Promote Urban Renewal Actions" [1][2]. Group 1: Urban Renewal Support - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has been actively supporting urban renewal projects through various funding channels, including central budget investments, issuance of special bonds, and local government bonds, with over 4.7 trillion yuan allocated since the 14th Five-Year Plan [1][4]. - The NDRC plans to increase central investment support for urban renewal, establishing a dedicated budget for urban renewal projects by 2025, which will include support for public infrastructure and services [4][5]. Group 2: Financing and Investment Mechanisms - The NDRC aims to innovate financing models for urban renewal projects, advocating for a diversified funding mechanism to enhance investment efficiency and encourage participation from various stakeholders [5][6]. - Financial regulatory authorities are developing a loan management approach specifically for urban renewal projects, which will clarify loan conditions and processes for financial institutions [6].

Core Viewpoint - The Tianjin municipal government is committed to further optimizing the business environment to support high-quality development and enhance the vitality of various business entities [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Implementation - Tianjin has prioritized the construction of a favorable business environment, launching the "New Round of Optimizing Business Environment Measures" in 2023, focusing on administrative, market, legal, and cultural aspects [2]. - The "Opinions on Further Optimizing the Business Environment" document was drafted with input from over 800 participating enterprises and relevant departments, emphasizing practical measures [2][3]. Group 2: Specific Measures - Six key areas have been identified for improvement, with 21 specific measures proposed to enhance the business environment [2][3]. - The measures include creating an open and transparent market environment, fostering innovation, ensuring a fair legal environment, improving the quality of resource allocation, streamlining administrative processes, and building a trustworthy social environment [3][4][5][6]. Group 3: Focus Areas - The open market environment aims to integrate into the national market, support fair competition, and enhance foreign investment policies [3]. - The innovation environment will strengthen the role of enterprises in innovation and improve the transfer of technological achievements [4]. - The legal environment will protect the rights of enterprises and entrepreneurs, focusing on intellectual property rights and reducing arbitrary enforcement [4]. - The resource environment will enhance the market allocation of land and talent, and improve financial support for enterprises [5]. - The administrative environment will streamline services and ensure that policies are effectively communicated and implemented [5]. - The social environment will promote a credit system and foster positive relationships between government and businesses [6].

Core Viewpoint - China's urban development is shifting from large-scale incremental construction to a focus on quality improvement and structural adjustment of existing assets, marking an important period for urban renewal [1] Group 1: Urban Renewal Policy - The State Council has issued comprehensive guidelines to continuously promote urban renewal actions [1] - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has coordinated funding channels to support urban renewal projects, including over 470 billion yuan allocated since the 14th Five-Year Plan for infrastructure improvements [1][2] Group 2: Investment and Funding Mechanisms - The NDRC plans to increase central investment support for urban renewal, with a dedicated budget for 2025 to enhance public infrastructure and services [2] - The NDRC is organizing project evaluations and plans to announce the 2025 urban renewal investment plan by the end of June this year [2] - The NDRC aims to innovate financing models to establish a diversified funding mechanism for urban renewal projects [3][4] Group 3: Financial Institutions' Role - The Financial Regulatory Administration will guide financial institutions to develop systems and processes aligned with urban renewal requirements [5] - A specialized loan management approach for urban renewal projects is being formulated to clarify loan conditions and processes for financial institutions [5]