China Real Estate Resources

We have China real estate resources listed in numerous categories below. Simply click on the link.

• Buying Guides
• Economics & Statistics
• Forums & Blogs
• Landlord & Tenant
• Laws
• Mortgages
• Taxes
• Yellow Pages & Directories

General Country Links

• Country Description
• Investment Climate
• Newspapers, Magazines & Blogs
• Travel & Tourism

Buying Guides

• Buying in China (Channel4.com Homes) – Information on China for property buyers, with a market overview and guide to buying property.
• International Living – Buying property in China
• How to Find a Proper House (china.org.cn) – Info on new rules for property sales to foreigners, purchasing or renting a home and office in Beijing, and more.
• Shanghai Finder – A guide to popular residential areas in Shanghai, house types, renting, neighborhood reviews, and more.
• Registering Property in China (The World Bank Group) – This page examines the steps, time, and cost involved in registering property in China.

Economics & Statistics

• All China Data Center – China monthly statistics, statistical yearbooks, census data, financial data, major indicators, etc.
• Business.china.org.cn: Real Estate – China real estate market news and trends.
• Business.china.org.cn: Reports – Here you can find recent reports, including the HK Property Market Report and the Macao Property Report.
• China Data and Statistics (The World Bank)
• China Data Center (University of Michigan) – Provides a number of data publications, statistical data, financial data, demographic data & maps, and China statistical yearbooks.
• China Economic Quarterly – Since 1997 the China Economic Quarterly has been the leading source of analysis and understanding of the Chinese economy for business leaders, diplomats, academics and other China-watchers.
• China Economics Blog – A place to find news, observations, statistics, information on undergraduate and postgraduate academic analysis of important issues for Chinas economy.
• China Economy Watch – Blog offering economic graphs, demographics, and perspectives for China.
• China Index Academy – Monthly price indices, research reports, databanks.
• China Property Market Monitor (Jones Lang LaSalle) – This report highlights key developments or trends in the real estate market of China.
• China Social Statistical Yearbook – China social statistics.
• China Statistical Data (china.org.cn) – Statistical data on Chinese industry, trade, investment, prices, and finance.
• Colliers International: Market Reports – Provides reports on the investment, residential, industrial, office, and retail property markets in China.
• Country Briefings: China (Economist.com) – Provides economic news, statistics, forecasts, reports, and a country profile on China.
• CREIS Reports – Reports about current market conditions in major cities of China, property projects, the national economy, real estate and financial markets trends.
• Economic Survey of China 2005 – The OECD assessment and recommendations on the main economic challenges faced by China.
• Information and Links about China Real Estate – China real estate information and news.
• Jones Lang LaSalle Research: China – Reports and research materials about real estate market trends in China.
• Market Reports (Beijing Real Estate) – Beijing real estate market reports provided by Savills Property Services (Beijing) Company Limited.
• National Bureau of Statistics of China – Monthly, quarterly, and yearly statistical data, including price indices, investment and growth figures, etc.
• Peoples Republic of China and the IMF – Material about Peoples Republic of China and its activities with the IMF, including news, statistics, reports, etc.
• Real Estate in China (China Economic Review) – Real estate business news.
• Report on the Development of Chinas Market Economy 2003
• Zeppelin Real Estate – Full of ideas, discussion, analysis.

Forums & Blogs

• 2point6billion.com – A commentary and news forum specifically dedicated to comment and dialogue on matters of China, India & Asian trade, development, investment opportunities, politics, etc.
• Asiabizblog – Business and Law for China and Asia – Formerly “Asia Business Intelligence” — The Webs First China Business Blog.
• AsiaPundit
• Beijing – City Weekend Guide – Beijing local community feed with events, listings, blog posts, and classifieds for housing, jobs, personals.
• Beijing Boyce – Provides an independent consumer view of the Beijing bar, drinking and wine scenes.
• China Blog List – A collection of links to English language weblogs focused on China.
• China Business Blog – Business-oriented blog from China Business Services, an independent, research-driven consultancy.
• China Expat Journal
• China Financial Markets – A blog by Michael Pettis, former banker and currently professor of finance at Peking University, on China and developing-country financial markets.
• China Hearsay – China law, business, and economics commentary blog.
• China Rises – A blog by Tim Johnson, the Beijing bureau chief for McClatchy Newspapers. He covers both China and Taiwan.
• China.org.cn Forum
• Chinadaily BBS – Chinadaily-based online community.
• Chinalyst – China blogs in English – The Chinalyst is an informal community for China-related English blogging. Chinalyst provides a steady stream of updates from member blogs writing about China.
• ChinaSolved Blog – A blog about China business and management solutions.
• Chinese Negotiation – A blog about negotiating in China.
• EnterShanghai – Expat’s view on living in Shanghai
• Experience Not Logic – Business and Law in China – The purpose of this blog is to explore the business and legal culture of China.
• Guangzhou – City Weekend Guide – Guangzhou local community feed with events, listings, blog posts, and classifieds for housing, jobs, personals.
• Imagethief – A blog about public relations, the media, technology and life in China.
• Lihongs Blog – About real estate and expat relocation in China.
• Lost Laowai – The no-nonsense China expat and traveler community. With forums, blogs, articles, classifieds, job listings, and more.
• Mad About Shanghai – All about moving to, living in and doing business in Shanghai.
• Managing The Dragon – Blog of Jack Perkowski, author of “Managing The Dragon: How Im Building a Billion-Dollar Business in China”.
• Marc van der Chijs Shanghaied Weblog – Weblog from Marc van der Chijs, a Dutch entrepreneur in Shanghai, with observations about life in China and China related news.
• Onemanbandwidth: An American Professor in China
• Asia Society – A blog about doing business in Asia
• PandaPassport.com – Blogging from Behind the Great Wall
• Shanghai – City Weekend Guide – Shanghai local community feed with events, listings, blog posts, and classifieds for housing, jobs, personals.
• Shanghai China Snippets – Life in Shanghai and China. Observations and comments
• Shanghai Expat Forums
• Shanghaiist – News, music, nightlife, restaurants, events and more in Shanghai, China.
• Silicon Hutong
• Silk Road International Blog
• Smart Shanghai – Community about nightlife, dining and culture in Shanghai with galleries, guides, an interactive map, events and forums.
• the Beijinger Forum
• The China Game
• The China Vortex – A view of the global business economy and media, and Internet technology from a Chinese angle.
• The Duck Pond – This is a new version of the original forum from the Peking Duck blog, a long-running China blog in English.
• The Peking Duck – A peculiar hybrid of personal journal, dilettantish punditry, pseudo-philosophy and more, from an Accidental Expat who has made his way from Hong Kong to Beijing to Taipei and back to Beijing.
• The Yuan Also Rises – A personal blog often concerned with China business and economics.
• Thomas Crampton – Media, technology and new ideas seen from Asia.
• Zhongnanhai – Musings and Meditations on Chinese politics, life, and a plethora of other unrelated topics.

Landlord & Tenant

• CBBC – China Guide: Finding Accommodation
• Live in Shanghai: How to rent
• Timeout Renters Guide (SPACE) – A guide to the rental market in Shanghai, and info on rental costs and terms.
• Renting a House (china.org.cn) – Offers guidance on purchasing or renting a home and office in Beijing.
• Sample Business Contracts (onecle) – Business contracts and competitive intelligence for investors.

Laws

• “China property law bolsters private rights” (Reuters) – This article contains pertinent information about a landmark law on property rights that will bolster protection of private assets in China.
• Business.china.org.cn: Laws & Regulations – Informs you about the business laws & regulations of China.
• China Blawg (Lehman, Lee & Xu) – China blog devoted to legal issues.
• China Business Law Blog – Thoughts and comments on Chinese business law.
• China Law – Links to Chinese laws on foreign trade, investment, taxation, and more.
• China Law and Justice System
• China Law Blog – A blog about Chinese law and the legal issues of doing business in China.
• China Legislative Information Database
• Chinese Law Prof Blog – China law resources, information, and news for the academic community.
• Database of Laws and Regulations – Browse the full texts of laws and administrative regulations.
• Guide to Law Online: China (Library of Congress) – Links to online resources about Chinese laws, including the Constitution, law texts, legal guides and commentary, etc.
• Law Info China – Legal news and information portal.

Mortgages

• An Early Assessment of Residential Mortgage Performance in China – Downloadable (with restrictions), this article is originally from The Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, Vol. 31 (2005).
• China Construction Bank | Housing loans on authorization
• China Merchants Bank | House Mortgage Loans
• China Mortgage – Overview of mortgage lending in China.
• China Mortgage Quotes
• DBS China Mortgage Services
• HSBC (China) | Home Loan

Taxes

• China Tax Publications (PwC) – Provides the most recent issues of China Tax/Business News Flash by PwC.
• Ministry of Finance – Information on the fiscal system in China.
• Overview of PRC Taxation System (PwC)
• Paying Taxes in China (The World Bank Group)
• State Administration of Taxation – Information about tax laws and tax treaties. English version available.
• Tax facts and figures (PwC)
• Tax Laws of the Peoples Republic of China

Yellow Pages & Directories

• CBBC On-Line Service Providers Directory – Directory of professional providers of translation, out-sourcing, logistics, legal and tax advice and other services.
• China Online – A comprehensive China web portal.
• China Window – China portal with a wealth of basic information on China business, market, travel, economics and culture.
• City Weekend Guide – Featuring free local classifieds for housing, jobs, personals and upcoming entertainment events as well as extensive bar and restaurant listings and reviews, City Weekend is your premier user-powered guide to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
• craigslist: china – Classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events.
• Directory Shanghai – Find Shanghai information and services such as business, art, shopping, local guide, computer, lodging, technology and more.
• Locanto – Free Classifieds China
• MyChinaStart.com – China web resources ordered by cities, like Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, and by topics like maps of China, learn Chinese and Chinese universities.
• Shanghai Expat: Yellow Pages
• Shanghai Yellow Pages
• Surf China (CRI English)
• the Beijinger – Home to Beijings most comprehensive classifieds, forum, blog, directory, event listings and much more.
• The Internationalist: China – This page contains information pertaining to accountants, banks, consultants, financial services, government links, insurance agencies, law firms and real estate information.

Country Description

• Background Note: China (US Department of State) – Facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, foreign relations of China.
• BBC NEWS | Country profile: China – Key facts, figures and dates.
• China Fact Sheet (CLP)
• CIA – The World Factbook — China
• Country Insights: China (globalEDGE) – An introduction to China, including background information, an interactive map, quick links to resources dealing with Chinas economy, and key facts including GDP, population, life expectancy, capital city, currency, and major languages.
• Culture of China – About Chinese history and ethnic relations, urbanism, architecture, and the use of space.
• DFID Country Profiles: China
• Expat Interviews: China – Interviews with expats on their experiences living in China.
• FCO Country Profile: China – Provides an overview of China, its geography, history, politics, economy, and international relations.
• Peoples Republic of China – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
• Peoples Republic of China Country Brief (DFAT)
• WHO | China

Investment Climate

• Investment Climate Statement – China
• British Business in China – Electronic versions of the bi-monthly magazine British Business in China are available here.
• CBBC – China Guide: Business and Culture – Some guidelines on cultural aspects of doing business in China.
• China Briefing – Relevant news, analysis and opinion on economic, business and regulatory issues in China and their impact on foreign investment.
• China Business Success Stories
• China Venture News – China investment news blog.
• China-Britain Business Council – The section on Market Intelligence offers advice on pursuing the right strategy for China. CBBC also provides the UKTI China Business Guide for download.
• Country Information: China (UK Trade & Investment)
• Doing Business In China (MSI Global) – Information on doing business in China provided by local law and accounting firms.
• Doing Business in China (The World Bank Group) – A summary of “Doing Business” data for China, including its overall “Ease of Doing Business” rank, and various key indicators of the business climate.
• Guangzhou Development District – Investment guide to the Guangzhou region.
• Index of Economic Freedom: China – A report on the business and economic freedom of China.
• Invest Beijing – Information includes an investors FAQ, recommended projects, policy & regulations, development zones, and more.
• Invest in China – Investment news and information for China.
• Invest in Yantai, China – Business guide and investment info for Yantai, China.
• Investing in China (Financial Times) – News, comment and analysis on investing in China.
• Life in Guangzhou: Investment Environment – News and information about Guangzhou advantages and business opportunities.
• State Administration of Industry and Commerce
• World Investment Report 2007: Country Fact Sheet – China (PDF) – The Country Fact Sheet contains recent data on FDI flows and stocks, mergers and acquisitions, largest TNCs and regulatory changes in China.

Newspapers, Magazines & Blogs

• All Roads Lead to China – China-based news, analysis, strategic insights, and advice.
• Beijing Newspeak – A journalists thoughts, observations, frustrations about news on China as told by domestic and overseas media.
• Caijing – Financial and Economic News – Find the latest insiders news on the Chinese economy, finance, industry, companies, and more.
• CCTV.com – CCTV International (CCTV-9) is the English-language 24-hour news channel of China Central Television. The CCTV website offers headlines, news, and blogs.
• China Business Network – Offers business information podcasts, plus news, videos, and blogs business about doing business in China.
• China Challenges – News blog focusing on the political, economic, and social implications of the rise of the Peoples Republic of China.
• China Daily Website – Chinadaily.com.cn is the largest English portal in China, providing news, business information, BBS, learning materials.
• China Digital Times – A collaborative news weblog covering Chinas social and political transition and its emerging role in the global community.
• China Economic Review – China business news and information.
• China Expat Magazine Archive
• China Herald – Weblog with daily updates of the news on a harmonious, socialist society, from the perspective of internet entrepreneur, new media advisor and China-consultant Fons Tuinstra.
• China Internet Information Center – A comprehensive China news and information web portal.
• China Matters
• China News (guardian.co.uk) – The latest news about China from The Guardian.
• China News (Inform.com) – China news from thousands of sources including video, audio, and blogs.
• China News (The New York Times) – World news about China. Breaking news and archival information about its people, politics and economy from The New York Times.
• China newsguide (guardian.co.uk) – Links and reviews of China news sites from The Guardian.
• Chinamemes – News aggregator for China with top stories voted on by readers.
• ChinaTechNews.com
• CRI English – CRI English is one of the few English portals in China, providing comprehensive news and information in China.
• Danwei – Covers media, advertising, and urban life in China. With frequent reference to and translations from Mainland Chinese media not found anywhere else.
• Go Kunming – Blog covering Kunming news, events, travel, business, and living.
• Gov.cn: The Chinese Central Governments Official Web Portal – News, press briefings, and official publications.
• Hao Hao Report – The latest news and blog posts about China, as as submitted and voted on by the Hao Hao Report community.
• Interfax China – News agency providing China business news. A number articles are available for free.
• Life of Guangzhou – News and info portal for Guangzhou, China.
• Mobinode – China tech news blog.
• Peoples Daily Online – China, business, world, science, education, sports news and commentaries.
• Shanghai Daily – English window to China news.
• Shenzhen Daily – English daily newspaper of Shenzhen, China.
• South China Morning Post – Independent daily providing news, analysis and in-depth reports from North Asia, South Asia and South East Asia. Registration required to read full articles.
• thats Beijing Magazine Online
• the Beijinger Blog
• The China Blog (TIME) – Daily detours through the worlds fastest changing country.
• The Editors Journal – China Economic Review
• Xinhua – Online daily newspaper in English.

Travel & Tourism

• Beijing Travel Guide (Fodors Online) – Get information on Beijing hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Read the Fodors reviews, or post your own.
• China Tourism – Official China tourism info portal.
• China Travel (guardian.co.uk) – China travel articles, tips, and reviews from The Guardian.
• China Travel Advice (Foreign & Commonwealth Office) – FCO travel advice on China.
• China Travel Guide (Lonely Planet) – Lonely Planet China Travel Guide. China travel information, advice, hotels, reviews, maps and itineraries.
• China Travel Guide (New York Times Travel) – Advice and reviews on the best hotels, restaurants, museums, shopping, bars and more in China.
• China Travel Guide (VirtualTourist.com) – China travel tips, reviews and photos, posted by real travelers.
• China Travel Guide (Wikitravel) – Open source travel guide to China, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more.
• China Travel Guide (world66) – China travel guide with photos and reviews, from online contributors.
• Guangzhou & Shenzhen Travel Guide (Travel China Guide) – Get information on Guangzhou & Shenzhen hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Read the Fodors reviews, or post your own.
• International Travel Information: China – US Department of State travel information on China.
• Live in Shanghai – Shanghai city guide, offering up-to-date information about travel, shopping, and life in Shanghai.
• Livin In The Chonx: Chongqing Guide 2008 – Chongqing travel and lifestyle blog and guide.
• Shanghai Travel Guide (Fodors Online) – Get information on Shanghai hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Read the Fodors reviews, or post your own.
• Tales of Asia: China – Offers practical information on travel to the southwest region of China, giving corrections to the Lonely Planet Southwest China guidebook. Also has info on other regions.
• Travel (china.org.cn) – Travel news, photos, videos, and guides.
• Travel China and Beyond – Travel blog by a married couple who has lived in multiple locations around the world including Asia/China, Europe and the US.