Group 1 - In the first half of 2025, over 120 commercial projects are expected to open nationwide, with a total commercial area of approximately 9 million square meters [1] - In the second half of 2025, there are 413 planned commercial projects (shopping centers + independent department stores) with a total commercial building area of about 1.718 million square meters [1] Group 2 - The East China region has the highest number of planned commercial projects, totaling 181, with Shanghai leading at 48 projects [2] - Guangzhou and Beijing are also notable, with 26 and 21 projects planned respectively, while the Northeast region has the least with only 1 project [2] Group 3 - Small commercial projects under 100,000 square meters dominate the planned openings, accounting for over 70%, with those under 50,000 square meters reaching 153 projects, or 37% [5] - Larger commercial projects (100,000-150,000 square meters) and super-large projects (over 150,000 square meters) are gradually decreasing, with only 41 super-large projects planned, making up just 10% [5] Group 4 - Leading commercial management companies are expanding their scale, with over 150 chain product line projects planned, accounting for nearly 40% of the total [6] - Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management has the highest number of planned projects, with 25, while other companies like China Resources and Aegean Group also have significant numbers [7][8] Group 5 - Major projects include Shanghai ITC Maison, which will be the largest single shopping mall in mainland China, with a commercial area of 279,000 square meters [13] - Other notable projects include Shanghai Hongqiao Qianwan Impression City MEGA and Nanjing Light Ring Garden City, both set to open in late 2025 [16][27] Group 6 - The Guangzhou Jun Chao Grantral One is expected to attract over 10 million annual visitors, with a commercial area of 130,000 square meters and over 300 brands [32] - The Beijing Wanjing Well Town will be the largest outlet in Beijing, featuring over 500 brands, with a focus on cultural and artistic experiences [35]