Group 1 - The Beijing office market is showing signs of recovery, with a slight decrease in vacancy rates and continued downward pressure on rents, particularly in the technology sector [1][2] - As of the end of Q2, the vacancy rate for Grade A office buildings in Beijing decreased by 0.2 percentage points to 18.4%, reversing the upward trend seen in Q1, with a net absorption of 12,960 square meters [1] - The technology sector is the primary driver of leasing activity, accounting for 34% of total transaction area, followed by finance and professional services at 22% and 16% respectively [2] Group 2 - Despite a slight decrease in vacancy rates, rental prices continue to face pressure, with Grade A office rents in Beijing declining by 1.6% quarter-on-quarter to RMB 233.1 per square meter, a 7.4% decrease compared to Q4 2024 [2] - The Financial Street area, known for its high rents, saw a 6.1% decline in Q2 rents, dropping below RMB 400 to RMB 389.2 per square meter, an 8.7% decrease from Q4 2024 [2] - The Zhongguancun area experienced a 3.2 percentage point decrease in vacancy rates to 12.8%, despite a 1.0% decline in rents to RMB 258.2 per square meter [3] Group 3 - The overall rental trend for Grade A office buildings in Beijing continued to decline, with a 4.0% quarter-on-quarter decrease and a 16.8% year-on-year decrease [3] - The market is expected to face a supply peak in 2026, with an anticipated 757,000 square meters of new office space, which may further pressure rental prices [3] - The market is currently in a stabilization phase, with limited room for landlords to reduce rents, while future demand may be driven by 20 emerging industries identified in the Beijing government’s development guidelines [3]