Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has issued the "Industry Scope List for Infrastructure Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Projects (2025 Edition)," significantly expanding the asset categories included in infrastructure REITs, reflecting the internal demand for economic transformation and the public's desire for a better life [1][2]. Group 1: Expansion of Asset Categories - The new list includes high-quality asset categories such as sports venues, commercial travel and cultural sports complexes, four-star and above hotels, commercial office facilities, and urban renewal facilities, marking a major breakthrough in the scope of infrastructure REITs [1][2]. - Since the launch of infrastructure REITs in 2020, the market has continuously expanded, now covering 12 major industries and 52 asset types, with 18 asset types from 10 industries already achieving their first issuance [2][3]. Group 2: Consumer Infrastructure and Sports Consumption - The expansion of the scope to include consumer infrastructure signifies a shift in understanding, moving from merely providing shopping spaces to offering high-quality living and service experiences [2][3]. - The inclusion of sports venues supports the national strategy for public fitness and expands new spaces for sports consumption, aligning with government efforts to enhance financial support for the sports industry [3][4]. Group 3: Commercial Office Facilities - The list allows independent commercial office facilities to issue REITs for the first time, which aligns with international REIT market practices and is a cautious decision based on China's national conditions [4][5]. - This move is expected to significantly expand asset scale and attract a broader range of investors, while also providing stable operating spaces and quality business environments for the real economy [4][5]. Group 4: Urban Renewal Facilities - Urban renewal facilities have been included as an independent category, providing strong financial support for national urban renewal strategies [5]. - The introduction of infrastructure REITs is seen as a solution to challenges such as large investment scales and long recovery periods in urban renewal projects, promoting a sustainable operational model and enhancing the long-term vitality of updated areas [5].

Core Insights - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is expanding the scope of infrastructure REITs to include urban renewal facilities, hotels, sports venues, and commercial office facilities [1] - A report by JLL indicates that China has successfully invested in physical assets like infrastructure, real estate, and manufacturing equipment over the past decades, with future policies shifting focus to public concerns such as education, social security, employment, healthcare, and housing [1] - Consumer-focused infrastructure REITs are becoming a market highlight, with 11 listed products showing strong growth as of October 15, 2025 [1] Group 1 - Initial inclusion of warehousing logistics, toll roads, municipal facilities, and industrial parks in the infrastructure REITs issuance scope [4] - Gradual addition of sectors such as clean energy, data centers, affordable rental housing, water conservancy facilities, cultural tourism, and consumer infrastructure [4] - The ongoing government stimulus for consumption and the expansion of consumer-oriented REITs are expected to attract increasing investor interest in retail assets [4]

Group 1 - The report highlights that as of August 4, 2025, there are 73 public infrastructure REITs established in the market, with a total scale of approximately 178.32 billion, accounting for about 0.52% of the total public fund market [5][8]. - The leading asset types in terms of REITs scale are transportation infrastructure (32.07%), park infrastructure (18.31%), consumption infrastructure (12.69%), and warehousing logistics (12.36%) [8][10]. - The report indicates that 71 of the 73 established REITs are already listed for trading, with two data center REITs set to be listed on August 8, 2025 [5][8]. Group 2 - The report notes that public REITs have become a choice for FOF asset allocation, with an increase in the degree of allocation observed [5][16]. - Key REITs with increased allocation in the second quarter include Zhongjin Yinli Consumption REIT, Jiashi Wumei Consumption REIT, Zhongjin Anhui Traffic Control REIT, Zhongxin Jian Investment National Electric Power New Energy REIT, and Jiashi JD Warehousing Infrastructure REIT [5][16]. Group 3 - The report provides insights into various underlying asset types for REITs, including industrial parks, warehousing logistics, transportation infrastructure, energy infrastructure, consumption infrastructure, rental housing, new infrastructure, and municipal water conservancy [13][14]. - Specific investment preferences for industrial parks include long lease terms and fewer tenants, while for warehousing logistics, high demand elasticity and location advantages are emphasized [17][18]. - The report identifies key REITs for each asset type, such as Guotai Junan Dongjiu New Economy REIT for industrial parks and Huaxia Shen International REIT for warehousing logistics, highlighting their competitive advantages and stable rental situations [17][18][19].