"In this report, we review the key milestones of China’s economic development and rapid urbanisation—referencing policy announcements, market information and economic data. After only 40 years of reform and opening-up, and just 20 years into the formation of the modern real estate industry, there is still tremendous untapped potential in China for greater urbanisation, advancement in industrial upgrading and growth in consumer markets."

"China is the second-largest retail market in the world.  Global retailers are going to need to pay much more attention to the changes in consumption patterns and innovations that are originating in China. The market will likely become even more competitive as domestic brands continue to grow and mature and learn from overseas experiences before bringing back their new retail know-how and combining it with their innate China knowledge."

"Mall owners continued to enhance their entertainment offerings. A look at tenant changes that occurred in 70 shopping malls throughout Shanghai in 2018 indicates that leisure and entertainment tenants have increased their shares in various retail areas and floors within the mall."

"2018 witnessed a severe-to-date regulation tightening China's residential market. Apart from responding to the strong growth in residential prices—instigated in part by speculative investments and cheaper financing, the government also encouraged residential leasing market. This report observes China’s residential market through developers & financing, regulations, breakout section of service apartment and Savills Executive Unit methodology."

"The China office market continues to change—we have been talking about oversupply, decentralisation, urban redevelopment, and the rise of co-working over the past three years. In 2018, we saw co-working extend to traditional office buildings. We also talked about building economy, strong demand from the information technology industry, and property technology, as well as the importance of sustainability and wellness. However, these mainstream market characteristics are not applicable to all cities. For these different markets, we will dig out reasons why, and forecast where the markets will go from here."

"In this report, we will look at the investment market by examining the country’s financial environment and the performance of other key investment classes, review China-wide investment performance including platform investment and niche market investments and talk about some themes and featured topics in the market."

"As challenges grow for the Chinese economy, Savills 2019 Outlook report examines key real estate trends in China and provides highlights of market performance and prospects of eleven leading cities."

"Shanghai and Beijing continue to lead Savills retailer index ranking in 2018, while Hangzhou and Changsha have both made a big move up. Looking ahead, diverging levels of maturity between different regions and the emergence of new retail technology is expected to bring new dynamics to the retail market."