Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has issued a notice to accelerate the regular issuance of infrastructure Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), aiming to expand the market and promote the issuance of both mature and new asset types [1][2]. Group 1: Current Market Status - As of the end of August, there are 73 infrastructure REITs listed in China, with a total issuance scale of 198.6 billion and a total market value of 218.8 billion [2]. - The infrastructure REITs cover various asset types, including transportation, energy, heating, ecological protection, logistics, industrial parks, data centers, rental housing, water conservancy, and consumer infrastructure, making China the largest public REITs market in Asia [2]. Group 2: Promotion of Mature Asset Types - The NDRC encourages the regular application for mature asset types such as toll roads, clean energy, logistics, and affordable rental housing, while also increasing efforts for potential asset types like heating, water conservancy, and data centers [2][4]. - The continuous expansion of the infrastructure REITs market is expected to enhance asset utilization, improve resource allocation efficiency, and promote effective investment and financing cycles [2]. Group 3: New Asset Types and Private Investment - The notice emphasizes the need to explore new asset types for REITs, including railways, ports, ultra-high voltage transmission, communication towers, market-oriented rental housing, cultural tourism, and elderly care facilities [4][5]. - There is a strong demand from enterprises for the issuance of new asset types, particularly in sectors like railways and ports, which traditionally rely on bank loans and bonds for financing [4][5]. Group 4: Regional Developments - Beijing has issued 13 REITs projects, raising over 31.1 billion, with a diverse range of industries represented [3]. - Shanghai has also shown vitality in its infrastructure REITs market, with 9 projects listed and total fundraising of 17 billion [3]. Group 5: Support for Private Enterprises - The NDRC aims to support the issuance of infrastructure REITs by private enterprises, which can provide efficient and low-cost financing, significantly contributing to the development of the private economy [5][6]. - The notice highlights the importance of ensuring high-quality project vetting and prioritizing projects with a high proportion of net recovery funds [5][6].

Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has issued a notice to accelerate the normalization of the application and recommendation process for infrastructure Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), aiming to expand the market and promote new asset types [1][2]. Group 1: Current Market Status - As of the end of August, China has successfully listed 73 infrastructure REITs, with a total issuance scale of 198.6 billion yuan and a total market value of 218.8 billion yuan [2]. - The existing infrastructure REITs cover various asset types, including transportation, energy, heating, ecological protection, logistics, industrial parks, data centers, rental housing, water conservancy, and consumer infrastructure, making it the largest public REITs market in Asia [2]. Group 2: Promotion of New Asset Types - The notice encourages the exploration of new asset types for REITs, such as railways, ports, ultra-high voltage transmission, communication towers, market-oriented rental housing, cultural tourism, specialized markets, and elderly care facilities [6][7]. - There is a significant demand from enterprises for the issuance of new asset type projects, particularly in the railway and port sectors, which traditionally rely on bank loans and bonds for financing [7]. Group 3: Regional Developments - Beijing has been proactive in promoting infrastructure REITs, with an average of three projects listed annually since the first pilot projects in 2021, raising over 31.1 billion yuan [5]. - Shanghai's infrastructure REITs market has also shown vitality, with nine projects listed by the end of August, raising a total of 17 billion yuan [5][8]. Group 4: Support for Private Investment - The notice emphasizes the importance of supporting private investment projects in issuing REITs, which can provide efficient and low-cost financing for private enterprises [9]. - The NDRC will prioritize recommending projects with a high proportion of net recovery funds relative to the total fund amount, ensuring a balance between innovation and risk [9].

南方财经全媒体记者 孙诗卉 实习生 吕广龙 上海报道 近年来，我国基础设施公募REITs市场稳步发展，发行数量和募集资金规模持续增长，REITs市场受益 于常态化发行提速及前期限售份额逐渐解禁，提质扩容取得成效。截至目前，我国REITs累计上市超50 只，发行规模（含扩募）超千亿元。与此同时，公募REITs也吸引了大量机构投资者的目光，其中保险 资金参与度显著提升。 据21世纪经济报道记者不完全统计，今年上市的7只公募REITs中，险资均参与配售且占总份额比例靠 前，其中招商基金招商蛇口租赁住房封闭式基础设施证券投资基金险资配额占比达7.43%，另外南方顺 丰仓储物流封闭式基础设施证券投资基金和博时招商蛇口产业园封闭式基础设施证券投资基金的险资配 额比例也达到了6%以上。 2025年上市公募REITs统计表 | 序号 | 代码 | 名称 | 险资配额占比(%) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 180305. OF | 南方顺丰仓储物流封闭式基础设施证券投资基金 | 6. 27 | | 2 | 508002. OF | 华安百联消费封闭式基础设施证券投资基金 | 3.09 | | ...