Group 1 - The total stock of Grade A office buildings in Shenzhen increased by 5.4% year-on-year to 11.992 million square meters as of the end of Q3 2023, with technology companies being the main driver of market demand growth [1] - The average vacancy rate for Grade A office buildings in Shenzhen reached 31.6% by the end of Q3 2023, reflecting a structural upward trend, with a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1 percentage point and a year-on-year increase of 1.7 percentage points [1] - The rental index for Grade A office buildings in Shenzhen decreased by 1.9% quarter-on-quarter and 12% year-on-year, with average rent falling to 136.7 yuan per square meter per month [1] Group 2 - The Baozhong area in Shenzhen is experiencing significant development opportunities, transitioning from a supporting area for Qianhai to a core axis in the Greater Bay Area, with over 60% of new demand in Q3 coming from fintech, professional services, and headquarters-type enterprises [2] - The Baozhong area is becoming a strategic location for enterprises and capital in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area due to its comprehensive facilities and significant "value gap" advantages [2]

Group 1 - The Shenzhen office market is showing significant structural opportunities despite a challenging macro environment and increased supply, leading to a rise in average vacancy rates [2] - In the first half of 2025, the net absorption of Grade A office space in Shenzhen was approximately 180,000 square meters, with a total of 645,000 square meters of new supply from seven projects [2] - The average vacancy rate for Grade A offices in Shenzhen increased by 1.3 percentage points to 26.5% by the end of the second quarter due to concentrated new supply [2] Group 2 - The technology and internet sectors remain key sources of demand, contributing nearly 20% of the leasing transaction area in the first half of the year, with strong performance in hard technology sectors like consumer electronics and semiconductors [3] - Shenzhen's robust industrial foundation continues to foster new growth engines, particularly in artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing, which are expected to drive structural growth in the office market [3] - Major technology companies are expanding their operations and R&D, which is likely to create significant new office demand in Shenzhen, enhancing its appeal for leading tech firms [3]