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2025 APREA China Summit is the flagship event of the APREA China Chapter. The summit will be held at Shanghai Jing'an Shangri-La on June 26th, focusing on the theme of "Decoding the Future Landscape of the New Economy Real Assets". It will gather industry leaders, international investors, and seasoned practitioners from the government, business, and academic circles to discuss the forward-looking trends and sustainable development paths of China's REITs and real assets market.
The summit will focus on cutting-edge issues in the real estate industry through 5 thematic forums and 4 in-depth speeches, exploring:
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| APREA 20 Years Package – Conference & Dinner Includes 2 coffee breaks, 1 buffet lunch, 1 sitdown dinner |
USD 481 |
USD 687 |
| Conference Only Includes 2 coffee breaks, 1 buffet lunch | 1 complimentary delegate pass per member company Additional pass: USD 371 | USD 550 |
| Dinner Only | USD 137 | USD 179 |
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| APREA 20 Years Package – Conference & Dinner Includes 2 coffee breaks, 1 buffet lunch, 1 sitdown dinner | USD 440 (Usual Price USD 481) | USD 619 (Usual Price USD 687) |
| Conference Only Includes 2 coffee breaks, 1 buffet lunch | USD 344 (Usual Price USD 371) | USD 495 (Usual Price USD 550) |
| Dinner Only | USD 124 (Usual Price USD 137) | USD 165 (Usual Price USD 179) |
Emcee
Sunny Mu
Sales, North Asia
STR
Sunny Mu
Sales, North Asia
STR
STR is the global leader in hospitality data benchmarking, analytics and marketplace insights. Founded in 1985, STR maintains a robust global presence with regional offices strategically located in Nashville, London, and Singapore. STR aggregates data from over 87,000 hotels, representing 11 million guest rooms across 190+ countries. Its property and portfolio insights guide strategic decisions for major hotel brands, operators and owners worldwide. In October 2019, CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics for commercial and residential property markets, acquired STR. STR’s directly sourced data is integral to CoStar’s respected hospitality market data, which is crucial for advisors, investors, banks, and others. Through CoStar’s Benchmark solution, hoteliers get a full view of the property lifecycle, from acquisition to divestment. Based in Shanghai as the sales rep in North Asia, Sunny focuses on driving the growth of STR’s business and cultivating robust client relationships throughout Greater China and South Korea.
Speaker
Sigrid Zialcita
CEO
APREA
Sigrid Zialcita
CEO
APREA
Sigrid is the Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific Real Assets Association (APREA). Based in Singapore, she is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, initiatives and operations of the association across Asia Pacific. Under her leadership, APREA repositioned to an industry trade group focusing on real estate and infrastructure.
Sigrid joined APREA’s executive team in January 2019.
Prior to APREA, she served as Managing Director of Asia Pacific Research and Advisory Services of Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) from 2010 through 2018, where she was responsible for research, thought leadership, strategy formulation and client management. Before relocating to Singapore, she was based in Washington, D.C. and led C&W’s U.S. research group in the Mid-Atlantic region, overseeing all aspects of market research activities in the Washington, DC; Virginia; Suburban Maryland, Baltimore; and Philadelphia areas. Prior to joining C&W, Sigrid served as a Senior Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In that position, she developed NAR’s office, warehouse, retail, multi-family housing, and international research programs.
A recognized expert in global economic, public policy and real estate issues, Sigrid is a frequent speaker at industry events. Her commentary on commercial and residential real estate markets is also regularly featured in a wide array of global publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg, New York Times and Reuters. Additionally, she has made several television appearances on financial networks and radio such as CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, National Public Radio and Channel News Asia.
Sigrid holds a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management and a Master’s degree in Economics from Pennsylvania State University. She is a member of several civic groups including the Rotary Club of Raffles City in Singapore, where she has served in various leadership positions, and serves in the Executive Committee of the Crohn’s & Colitis Society of Singapore.
Speaker
David Chen
Chairman
APREA China Chapter
Chairman and CEO
F.O.G Capital & Asset Management
David Chen
Chairman
APREA China Chapter
Chairman and CEO
F.O.G Capital & Asset Management
Having worked in China, the U.S., Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia, Mr. Chen has vast and diverse experiences in real estate investment and financing, REITs, PERE fund management and asset management, real estate development, planning & design, and international business operations.
Mr. Chen is the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of F.O.G. Capital & Asset Management Corp. (Fields of Gold Corp. - a real estate focused investment & asset management firm headquartered in Shanghai, China, and a Harvard China Fund partner for over 10 years) and the independent director of Yuexiu REITs (the World's first publicly listed REITs in Hong Kong in 2005 investing mainly in mainland properties). He also has been serving as the Development Head of China for a Top-10 Globally ranked real estate investment fund and as senior executive of one of the largest listed blue-chip real estate development groups in Hong Kong. He has also worked as senior architect in an international architectural firm in Boston, MA. USA.
Mr. Chen is a visiting professor at one of the top business schools in China- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB). He was also a mentor for China Ren Min University’s MBA program. He teaches Real Estate and Capital Market related courses in Tsinghua University, Peking University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Tongji University. While living in the US, Mr. Chen was a Guest Lecturer at the BAC (Boston Architecture Center), where he taught architectural design and planning studios.
Speaker
Xie Jihua
General Manager, Shanghai Yangpu Technology Business Incubator
Chairman, Shanghai Technology Exchange
Chairman, National Eastern Tech-Transfer Center
Chairman, Kechen Venture Capital
Chairman, Shanghai Technology Exchange International Trade Center
Xie Jihua
General Manager, Shanghai Yangpu Technology Business Incubator
Chairman, Shanghai Technology Exchange
Chairman, National Eastern Tech-Transfer Center
Chairman, Kechen Venture Capital
Chairman, Shanghai Technology Exchange International Trade Center
Mr. Xie Jihua is a leading figure in China’s science and technology service industry and a pioneer in combining incubation, technology transfer, and financial innovation.
Pioneer of National Incubator REITs: In 2024, under his leadership, Shanghai Yangpu Techonology Business Incubator successfully issued China’s first public REITs with an incubator as the originator, achieving a landmark breakthrough in the securitization of science and technology carrier assets and closing the “incubator–capital cycle” loop.
Expert in Full-cycle Operation of Science and Technology Real Estate: With over 20 years of practice in managing more than one million square meters of technology park assets, Mr. Xie has built a systematic “investment–construction–management–exit” REITs adaptation framework, with underlying asset valuations approaching RMB 5 billion.
Innovator in Integrating Technology Factors and Capital: By leveraging the dual platforms of the National Technology Transfer Eastern Center and the Shanghai Technology Exchange, he has spearheaded a new model of sci-tech finance—“technological achievement incubation – asset appreciation – securitization exit.”
Under Mr. Xie’s leadership, Yangchuang Group has grown from a 6,000-square-meter old factory in 2001 into a modern science and innovation group with a five-in-one business system: industrial incubation, technology finance, R&D and transformation platforms, technology exchange markets, and international business. This has created a comprehensive, full-lifecycle pathway for the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, from early incubation to global allocation.
Looking ahead, Mr. Xie is committed to advancing China’s national strategies and Shanghai’s ambition to become a global science and technology innovation center, contributing his vision and expertise to accelerate technological self-reliance and high-quality development.
A presentation on a relevant topic, potentially covering emerging trends, such as distressed property, opportunity investment,innovative business models, or successful case studies in the real estate sector.
Speaker
Christina Hau
Chairperson
APREA Hong Kong Chapter
CEO
Champion REIT
Christina Hau
Chairperson
APREA Hong Kong Chapter
CEO
Champion REIT
Ms Christina Hau is the Chief Executive Officer of Champion Real Estate Investment Trust, overseeing its strategic development, asset management, asset enhancement and investment opportunities. Ms Hau is a Registered Architect in Hong Kong with over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, covering design, planning, project management and asset management of renowned world-class commercial complexes. Prior to joining the REIT Manager, Ms Hau worked at Hong Kong’s leading real estate listed companies overseeing key investment properties in Mainland China. Ms Hau graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with degrees in Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons). She is a member of Hong Kong Institute of Architects and Vice- Chairman of Commercial Properties Research Association under China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce.
This session discusses the essential steps before launching a REIT, focusing on the preparation needed to structure real estate assets effectively. Learn about the critical legal, financial, and operational considerations that lay the groundwork for a successful REIT. We will also take a look at key challenges and solutions when preparing assets for a future REIT conversion.
Panelist
Eric Lee
Head of C-REITs Business
China Life Capital Investment Company Limited
Eric Lee
Head of C-REITs Business
China Life Capital Investment Company Limited
Panelist
Frederic Wu
Managing Director, Head of REITs Department, Co-Head of Structured Finance Department
Guotai Haitong Securities Co.
Frederic Wu
Managing Director, Head of REITs Department, Co-Head of Structured Finance Department
Guotai Haitong Securities Co.
Panelist
Hu Kun
General Manager Assistant,
GREATWALL WEALTH I.A.M.C.
Hu Kun
General Manager Assistant,
GREATWALL WEALTH I.A.M.C.
Panelist
Jiang Nan
Executive Director, Investment Department
Shenzhen Capital Real Estate (SCGC) Realty Capital
Jiang Nan
Executive Director, Investment Department
Shenzhen Capital Real Estate (SCGC) Realty Capital
Mr. Jiang Nan is mainly engaged in investment in real estate and REITs business.
He has completed investments in real estate projects with a total area of over 3 million square meters, with more than ten successful project exits that delivered favorable returns to investors. Mr. Jiang possesses extensive experience in investing in real estate, including logistics warehouses, affordable rental housing, retail properties, etc.
Meanwhile, he also has extensive experience in operating REITs products, includes landmark REITs projects such as Yantian Port Warehouse Logistics REIT (one of the first batch of public REITs in China) and CITIC Qihang REIT (the first quasi-REITs product in China).
江南 深创投不动产基金投资部执行董事
江南先生主要从事持有型不动产投资及REITs业务。江南先生先后完成超过300 万平方米的不动产项目投资,其中已有超过十个项目实现投资退出,为投资人 创造了良好的投资回报。江南先生具有丰富的物流仓储、产业园区、保障性租 赁住房、办公、零售等持有型物业投资经验。同时,江南先生亦具有丰富的 REITs产品操作经验,先后参与完成国内首批公募REITs产品盐田港仓储物流 REIT、国内首单类REITs产品中信启航REIT等标志性REITs产品。
Panelist
Yan Yinzhi
Executive Director
Dajia Investment Holding
Yan Yinzhi
Executive Director
Dajia Investment Holding
Mr. Yan Yinzhi is currently Executive Director of Dajia Investment Holding. Dajia Investment Holding serves as the alternative investment platform under Dajia Insurance. With deep expertise in the real estate sector, Mr. Yan has long been engaged in real estate investment. He has previously worked at Mapletree Investments (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Temasek) and Hony Capital (the PE platform under Legend Holdings). He is well-versed in the fundraising, investment, management, and exit of real estate-related investments, with extensive experience in USD funds, RMB funds, family offices, and insurance investments.
Moderator
Tracey Zhang
Financial Services Leader, Tax
KPMG China
Tracey Zhang
Financial Services Leader, Tax
KPMG China
Professional and Industry Experience
Tracey is the China Head of Financial Service Tax of KPMG China. Her client portfolio covers large banks, insurance companies, asset managers, trusts, funds, Fintech, and security companies.
She has vast experience in advising FS institutions on various complicated projects, including group reorganization, IPO structuring, tax technology and total tax solution.
Education and Qualifications
专业及行业经验
张豪女士是毕马威中国金融业务税务主管合伙人。她的客户都是金融行业头部金融机构,涵盖银行,保险,资管,信托,基金,金融科技和证券板块。
张女士在金融行业税务咨询领域经验非常丰富。她领导毕马威金融税务团队完成了很多技术挑战性很强的复杂项目,包括金融机构集团化重组,上市架构搭建,税务信息化,及全税种税务管理体系建立。
教育及专业资格
As China’s REIT market expands, attention is turning to post-listing management—how to optimize assets, enhance performance, and meet stakeholder expectations. This panel will explore the realities of post-REIT operations, including assets optimization, capital improvements, and transparent reporting. Gain insights into how REIT managers in China are driving long-term value after the IPO.
Panelist
Zhuang Qifei
CIO & CFO
BAILIAN GROUP
Zhuang Qifei
CIO & CFO
BAILIAN GROUP
Panelist
Li Yaoguang
Director of Board, Deputy General Manager, Managing Director
CICC Fund Management Ltd.
Li Yaoguang
Director of Board, Deputy General Manager, Managing Director
CICC Fund Management Ltd.
Mr. Li is a seasoned expert with comprehensive experience in REITs, asset securitization, investment management, and tax planning. Over the past decade, he has played an instrumental role in pioneering China's real estate financial innovations, including early-stage quasi-REIT asset securitization, public C-REITs, and alternative investment strategies.
Currently serving as Director of Board, Deputy General Manager, Managing Director, and Chairman of REITs Investment Committee at CICC Fund Management Ltd. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of China International Capital Corporation, CICC), Mr. Li leads the firm's C-REITs business, marketing initiatives and product development of investment portfolios. Under his stewardship, CICC Fund Management has solidified its position as China's premier public REITs manager, overseeing REITs assets exceeding RMB 30 billion. The company has been at the forefront of China's REITs market evolution, actively participating in landmark industry milestones such as the first public REITs IPOs and subsequent seasoned equity offerings (SEOs).
Mr. Li holds multiple globally recognized professional credentials including the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) certifications. He completed his academic foundation at Renmin University of China (RUC), School of Finance, earning both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Economics, before advancing his executive education through the EMBA program at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB).
Panelist
Song Xin
Assistant General Manager
AVIC Fund Management
General Manager
Real Estate Investment Department
Song Xin
Assistant General Manager
AVIC Fund Management
General Manager
Real Estate Investment Department
With deep expertise in real estate investment, public funds, and industry-focused finance, Mr. Song currently serves as the Assistant General Manager of AVIC Fund Management and the General Manager of its Real Estate Investment Department. He is also recognized as an industry-focused finance expert at AVIC Capital and a designated specialist in the public fund investment track at AVIC Securities.
Mr. Song is an Executive Council Member of the International Finance & Real Estate Federation (IFFRE) and a contributing author to the second edition of The China REITs Operation Manual (CITIC Publishing Group), a key reference in China's REITs market.
He has published a number of thought-leading articles on infrastructure REITs in China, including:
Mr. Song continues to play a key role in shaping the direction of China’s REITs development, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and institutional excellence.
宋鑫
中航基金不动产投资部总经理,国际金融地产联盟常务理事,中国REITs50人论坛专家 成员。主导了首钢生物质REIT成功发行,协助落地“北京市REITs产业政策12条”“东城区 REITs产业政策14条”“通州区REITs产业政策10条”等政策文件。在不动产证券化领域拥有 丰富的实践经验。
Panelist
Yu Yue
Chief Analyst of Real Estate and REITs
Cinda Securities
Yu Yue
Chief Analyst of Real Estate and REITs
Cinda Securities
Panelist
Zhang Jiulong
Senior Vice President
China Asset Management
Zhang Jiulong
Senior Vice President
China Asset Management
Mr. Zhang joined China AMC in 2022. He is currently serving as senior vice president in C-REITs department, and fund manager of China AMC-Shenzhen International Logistics REIT. Prior to China AMC, Mr. Zhang worked for Taikang AMC as director of real estate investment
Mr. Zhang has 13 years of real estate investment and management experience, he has in-depth understanding of logistics warehousing and public rental housing.
Mr. Zhang graduated from Tsinghua University with a master degree of accountancy
Moderator
Sunny Zhang
FRICS, CCIM, GRESB AP Chair
BOMA China Research Committee
Standing Director
IFFRE
Sunny Zhang
FRICS, CCIM, GRESB AP Chair
BOMA China Research Committee
Standing Director
IFFRE
Ms. Sunny Zhang is assigned as the Board Member of RICS Asia Education Standards Board and RICS China Board, as well as an experiential RICS Assessor and the Media Spokesperson of RICS China. And also invited by China Beijing Equity Exchange (CBEX) as the Expert. Meanwhile she is the Chair of Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) China Research Committee as well as the Director of BOMA China. Sunny is Standing Director of International Federation of Finance & Real Estate (IFFRE) and Vice Chair of IFFRE Asset Securitization and REITs Professional Committee. She is also invited to join CCIM China Portfolio Review Committee and ICSC China Awards Jury.
She is the MBA Project Professor, MBA Business Mentor and MBA Assessor assigned by Business School of Renmin University of China as well as the Director of FICC Alumni Club of Peking University. She is also off-campus Tutor invited by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen and MPAcc Programme of International Business School of University of International Business and Economics. She is also invited to be Chief Spokesperson by Institute of China Commercial Development of Overseas Education College of Shanghai Jiaotong University, Member of The Hong Kong Real Property Federation, Special Adviser for United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). She is one of the authors and also the associate editor of Handbook of REITs in China version II.
Sunny was the Executive Director of CITIC Capital Real Estate Group, the Chair of RICS China Commercial Property Professional Committee, the General Manager of Global Property Investment Department at Listed Developer, the GM of INSITE Corporate Research Center and Vice President of Asset Investment Group, the Head of Research and Director of Cushman & Wakefield China. She worked at Invest Hong Kong of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC.
Emcee
Vivian Dai
Head of Operations
Alter Domus China
Vivian Dai
Head of Operations
Alter Domus China
Vivian joined Alter Domus in 2016 and is the Head of Operations Mainland China. She oversees the overall operations of Mainland China. She was previously the Head of Fund service of Alter Domus China.
Vivian has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry in Canada and in the China and Asia Pacific market. Prior to joining Alter Domus, Vivian worked as a senior analyst in the investment division of Great-West Life assurance company, a top Canadian insurance company. Previous to her role at Great-West Life, Vivian worked as a Fund Accountant at Investor Group in Canada. Vivian has diverse experience on different types of funds including hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, and real estate funds. She has expertise across onshore and offshore fund and investment structures.
Vivian graduated from University of Manitoba in Canada in 2007 with a bachelor degree majoring in finance. She is also a CFA Charter holder.
A presentation on a relevant topic, potentially covering emerging trends, such as AI, Green Economy Transition, Disruptive Innovation Frontiers, etc..
Speaker
Alan Li
President
CBRE China
Alan Li
President
CBRE China
Alan Li is the President of CBRE China. Alan is responsible for driving and growing the business in the regional markets. Through collaborative and integrated programs in line with global strategy, he leads the regional teams to deliver exceptional outcomes. Alan plays a central role in implementing CBRE’s localization strategy and many of the company’s most successful investments and initiatives in the region. He takes the lead in actively interacting and maintaining key client accounts, expanding and maintaining important relationships with local government and business partners to support CBRE’s business growth in China.;
Alan Li is the President of CBRE China. Alan is responsible for driving and growing the business in the regional markets. Through collaborative and integrated programs in line with global strategy, he leads the regional teams to deliver exceptional outcomes. Alan plays a central role in implementing CBRE’s localization strategy and many of the company’s most successful investments and initiatives in the region. He takes the lead in actively interacting and maintaining key client accounts, expanding and maintaining important relationships with local government and business partners to support CBRE’s business growth in China.
Alan is a fellow of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and a member of the China National Democratic Construction Association. He is also a member of the National Committee of ACYF, member of the CPPCC Shanghai Committee, Vice President of Shanghai Foreign-Invested Enterprises Youth Talent Association, and is awarded as an International Talent Development Mentor by Boao Forum for Asia. Alan is a frequent speaker at business forums covering various real estate investment and talent management topics.
This panel explores how shifting consumer behavior is redefining the traditional commercial real estate landscape in China. From evolving retail preferences to the rise of experiential spaces and mixed-use developments, real estate players must adapt to stay competitive. Learn how leading investors and developers are responding to these trends with innovation, flexibility, and new value creation strategies.
Panelist
Huang Yaqun
Founding Partner & Product Brand Center
HZM Capital
Huang Yaqun
Founding Partner & Product Brand Center
HZM Capital
Panelist
Wan Shuihang
Managing Director
EBA Investment
Wan Shuihang
Managing Director
EBA Investment
Panelist
YY
Creator, Founder
YY’s Studio
YY
Creator, Founder
YY’s Studio
Panelist
Zhang Cunli
Assistant General Manager
China Overseas Commercial Properties CO.,Ltd.
Global Head
COOC
Zhang Cunli
Assistant General Manager
China Overseas Commercial Properties CO.,Ltd.
Global Head
COOC
Moderator
Clare Chang
Managing Director, Greater China
IQ-EQ
Clare Chang
Managing Director, Greater China
IQ-EQ
Clare is the Managing Director, Greater China, for IQ-EQ, a global operation specialist that provides investor solutions as well as middle and back-office support to fund managers, asset owners and corporations.
Clare began her career in funds with The Carlyle Group in Washington DC and was responsible for fund operation, investment structuring, internal procedure and investor relations for all European Buyout and Venture funds. After relocating to Hong Kong, she took on the Head of Middle Office role at CDIB Capital, the private equity asset management arm of China Development Industrial Bank. After CDIB, she also gained vast experience in operations, business development, strategic planning and management on the sell side.
Prior to joining IQ-EQ, Clare was an Executive Director for Fosun Group’s real estate arm, where she held various responsibilities over time, including fund management, acquisition, divestment, capital structuring, fundraising and investor relations. After
Fosun, Clare moved from Shanghai to Hong Kong and looked after fundraising activities and investor relations as an Executive Director and Head of Capital Markets for special situation strategies for COS Capital, China Orient Asset Management’s real estate private equity fund manager.
Clare holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentration in Finance and Accounting, cum laude, from Georgetown University and a Master of Science in Finance from George Washington University. She was also an exchange scholar focusing on International Finance and International Marketing at University of Oxford.
This panel delves into the rapid rise of Data Centers and new economy industries in China’s real estate ecosystem. As digital infrastructure becomes a critical growth engine, we will examine key drivers, emerging technologies, and the evolving role of capital. Gain insights into how investors are positioning themselves in this high-demand, high-impact sector.
Panelist
Alex Zhang
Vice President
GDS Services
Alex Zhang
Vice President
GDS Services
Having worked in China, the US, and Canada over the past decade, Mr. Zhang has extensive experience in datacenter, commercial real estate, and renewable energy across acquisition, financing, and fund management.
Currently leading strategic investments at GDS Holdings, Mr. Zhang has initiated and executed many data center acquisitions in Tier-one markets. He is also a pioneer in data center fund management. Previously a key founding member in establishing Brookfield Asset Management's presence in China by successfully building strategic partnerships with Chinese institutional investors and executing cross-border transactions.
Mr. Zhang graduated from Duke University with a master's degree in financial economics. He is a practitioner of value investing and a runner.
Panelist
Hank Hsu
Deputy Chairman
APREA China Chapter
Co-Founder & CEO
Forest Logistics Properties
Hank Hsu
Deputy Chairman
APREA China Chapter
Co-Founder & CEO
Forest Logistics Properties
Hank Hsu is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Forest Logistics Properties. Formerly the Head of China Investments at Ascendas-Singbridge, an industrial and logistics real estate investment platform under Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, Temasek Holdings, Hank has close to 20 years of experience in real estate investment and fund management. Prior to Ascendas-Singbridge, he served as Investment Director at China Orient Summit Capital (China) and Portman Group (US). He has completed and managed investment transactions totalling nearly USD 6.5 billion in logistics, industrial and mixed-use properties in China and the US. He holds an MBA degree from University of California, Berkeley, and a MDes (Real Estate) from Harvard University.
Panelist
John Chen
Founder & CEO
Square Capital
John Chen
Founder & CEO
Square Capital
Mr. Chen has over 20 years of extensive experience in asset management, advisory and brokerage.
In 2017, Mr. Chen founded Square Capital, headquartered in Beijing, with branches in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The company focuses on investment and consulting services in the fields of digital infrastructure (data centers), energy technology, data services, and real estate. With its deep industrial knowledge, academic background, and rich practical experience, the company has established a strong reputation and market influence.
Before founding Square Capital, Mr. Chen worked for Blackstone as Managing Director, based in Beijing, overseeing institutional investor business across China. Earlier, he held multiple senior roles in Invesco, AIG Investment and BOSERA Funds, where he was responsible for institutional investor business development. Mr. Chen began his career in Business Development at Cisco Systems.
Mr. Chen graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Applied Electronics at Tsinghua University, holding a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Automation, a Master's degree in Business Administration from Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, and an EMBA from PBC School of Finance. He also holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) license.
Panelist
Mia Guan
Director, Commercial, Data Center, China Group Data Centre
ESR China
Mia Guan
Director, Commercial, Data Center, China Group Data Centre
ESR China
Panelist
Wang Bin (David)
Founder & CEO
DC-Science
Wang Bin (David)
Founder & CEO
DC-Science
Mr. Wang is a globally recognized innovator in data center infrastructure with 20+ years of technical expertise. As former Chief Architect at HP and Schneider, he founded DCS in 2012, growing it into an industry leader with Tencent‘s strategic investment.
His landmark achievements include: acquiring IBM’s China data center engineering division (2016); developing China‘s first fully prefabricated modular data center (2023) using revolutionary Lego-like assembly; and securing 200+ patents in green solutions. Currently overseeing DCS’ Southeast Asian expansion including Malaysia‘s Johor hyperscale DC;
Mr. Wang is certified as National Class-1 Registered Constructor while driving global growth. His subsidiary Blue Buddy has ranked #1 in China's DC engineering for four consecutive years.
Moderator
Catherine Shen
Partner
Commerce & Finance Law Offices
Catherine Shen
Partner
Commerce & Finance Law Offices
Catherine is a partner of Commerce & Finance Law Office. She has extensive experience in handling large-scale and complex cross-border M&A and private equity transactions for top-tier private equity firms and leading multinational corporations.
Catherine has extensive experience advising on cross-border new infrastructure transactions at both corporate and asset levels, including the establishment of joint venture investment platforms, equity financing by new infrastructure operators, as well as the acquisition, development, leasing and disposal of assets and properties. The types of assets involved in these transactions include warehouses and cold chain logistics assets, internet data centers, life science and other new economy industrial parks, rental apartments, hotels and other mixed-used commercial complexes, as well as renewable energy related assets. Catherine has served as the leading counsel for a number of complicated cross-border M&A transactions in China’s new infrastructure sector (i.e., warehouses and cold chain logistics assets, internet data centers, industrial parks and renewable energy projects) by leading financial investors, and was instrumental in their structuring, negotiation and implementation.
This panel brings together global investors their perspectives on deploying capital into China’s real assets sector. How is international capital approaching Chinese markets amid shifting fundamentals and regulatory complexity? From risk-adjusted returns to portfolio diversification, learn how global players are identifying opportunities and managing exposure in one of the world’s most important investment destinations.
Panelist
Grina Liu
Vice President
Brookfield
Grina Liu
Vice President
Brookfield
Panelist
Jeffrey Hu
Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder
Gaolu Group
Jeffrey Hu
Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder
Gaolu Group
Jeffrey is responsible for the group's overall growth, investment, asset and portfolio management. He has over 18 years of real estate and platform investment and management experience across asset classes at institutions such as Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing and Warburg Pincus. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Panelist
John Zheng
Managing Director, Head of Private Capital Markets, China
CapitaLand Investment(China)
John Zheng
Managing Director, Head of Private Capital Markets, China
CapitaLand Investment(China)
Panelist
Randolph Zhao
Managing Director, Real Estate Shanghai
KKR
Randolph Zhao
Managing Director, Real Estate Shanghai
KKR
Randolph Zhao (Shanghai) joined KKR in 2018 as a member of the Asia Real Estate Team. Prior to KKR, Mr. Zhao was with Hony Capital based in Beijing, responsible for real estate investments in Greater China on behalf of Hony's RMB real estate funds. Prior to that, he was with AEW Capital Management based in Hong Kong and was responsible for real estate acquisitions in Asia-Pacific, with a primary focus on Greater China. Mr. Zhao started his career in Asia real estate investing with PGIM Real Estate in Beijing. Mr. Zhao holds a M.P.S in Real Estate from Cornell University and a B.S. in Business from the University of Minnesota.
Moderator
Garcia Xia
Partner
Ernst & Young, Greater China
Garcia Xia
Partner
Ernst & Young, Greater China
Garcia is an audit partner based in Shanghai, specialized in providing professional services to real estate investment and management companies in the Asia Pacific area. He has over 20 years of strong industry experience in serving real estate investment and management clients through audits and other exit related services (REITs and Pre-REITs). During 2009 to 2011, Garcia worked in EY Manchester (UK) serving a number of London listed clients.
Garcia is the Lead Audit Partner of ESR group with strong cross-culture multi-countries coordination and mutual support experience. He is also providing audit services to a number of real estate funds including Warburg Pincus, Goldman Sachs, Apollo, Hillhouse, KKR, Carlyle, Keppel and GIC Realty.
Garcia graduated from Shanghai International Studies University with Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and got his Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Manchester (UK).
Garcia was awarded the ‘Outstanding Public Accountant ’ in 2019 by the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accounants (CICPA). He is a member of CICPA and Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountant (HKICPA). He is also a fellow of the Association of International Accountants (AIA) and a member of the Institute of Certified Internal Auditors (CIA). He is an ESG Analyst (Level 3) with London Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He is also a senior member of Urban Land Institute (China) and a guest lecturer of Hospitality Asset Management Association.
Speaker
Dr. Lijian Chen
Board Member, APREA
Past Chairman, APREA China Chapter
CEO, COS Capital International Co. Ltd.
Dr. Lijian Chen
Board Member, APREA
Past Chairman, APREA China Chapter
CEO, COS Capital International Co. Ltd.
Chen has overall responsibility for international business group and cross-border investment activities in COS-Capital. Since co-founding COS Capital, he has led the group in deploying nearly USD 400mn equity capital into US real estate, ranging from core-plus to value-add to opportunistic projects. From 2007 to 2013, Mr. Chen was Managing Director & Head of Global Real Estate (GRE) - Greater China at UBS Global Asset Management. He was responsible for managing and developing the GRE business as well as the strategic initiatives in the region. He was a member of the Asia Pacific Management Committee of UBS Global Asset Management. He spearheaded the establishment of the UBS/Gemdale JV. While serving as Co-CEO for the JV, he successfully led the launch of its first China Real Estate Fund and served as the principal manager for the fund. Joining UBS in 2003 as the Global Head of Research & Strategy, Mr. Chen was responsible for developing investment strategies and conducting portfolio analysis, as well as providing economic, capital market and real estate market analysis in both private and public markets. He served on various global, regional and country investment committees and boards. Further back, Mr. Chen was Principal - Investment Strategies Group at Lend Lease Real Estate Investments for three years. Earlier, he held various investment positions at Boston Financial, SSR Realty Advisors and MetLife Realty Group. He sits on the Board of Asia Pacific Real Estate Association and the Advisory Board of the Global Chinese Real Estate Congress. He was a board member of American Real Estate Society from 2004 to 2009 and a member of the Advisory Board of Real Estate Research Institute from 2003 to 2008. And in 2004-2009, he was a member of the Editorial Boards for Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management and Journal of Real Estate Literature. He holds a PhD from MIT, MS from UBC, and a bachelor’s degree from Tsinghua University.
陈李健Lijian Chen 高级执行总裁
负责领导和管理东方藏山的国际和跨境投资业务。自东方藏山成立以来,陈李健先生带领团队在美国完成了约4亿美元的投资,所投项目涵盖了类核心型,增值型和机会型。陈李健先生曾于2007年至2013年担任瑞银(UBS)环球资产管理大中华区地产投资主管,董事总经理。自2008年起他领导团队成功启动瑞银在中国的地产投资业务,完成了第一支美元中国地产基金的募集(基金规模2.07亿美元),首创国际知名资产管理公司与国内品牌开发商的合作模式,并取得了优异的投资回报。陈李健先生2003年加入瑞银集团,担任全球研究与战略投资主管,负责投资策略的开发,投资组合分析的制定与实施,以及为私募和公募市场提供有关经济政策、资本市场和房地产市场等方面的研究工作。他曾在多个全球性、区域性和国家级的投资委员会和董事会任职。此前,他在澳洲联盛房地产投资管理公司投资策略部门担任主管达三年。早期,他还在波士顿金融公司和SSR Realty Advisors(原美国大都会人寿保险)的投资业务部门担任多种职位。陈李健先生曾获得美国麻省理工学院博士学位、加拿大英属哥伦比亚大学硕士学位和清华大学建筑学学士学位。
Chen Yi Mayor’s Office Theme Exhibition Area Located in the Old Municipal Office Building at No. 215 Middle Jiangxi Road, the building integrates the protection and utilization of red cultural resources with urban renewal, relying on the form of Mayor Chen Yi’s office in the Old Municipal Office Building and the space of the red genes of the historical building. The theme exhibition was created by fully displaying in the theme exhibition, and the desks, chairs, bookcases, etc. used by Mayor Chen Yi are presented in their original state, restoring the historical scenes. The exhibition is also based on the combination of display with physical objects, models, digital media, and other means of display, which is the best witness to the history of the Chinese Communists who fought with blood and hardship to liberate, take over, and build up Shanghai. From October 6, 2023, the “Building a People’s City – Chen Yi Mayor’s Office Theme Exhibition” started its trial operation.
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Kemmu Kawai
Managing Director
Longevity Partners