CBRE Leads Chinese Mainland Commercial Real Estate Investment Sales Activity in 2025

Shanghai – March 17, 2026 – CBRE was the top-ranked firm for commercial real estate investment sales in the Chinese Mainland during 2025, according to MSCI Real Assets. MSCI Real Assets credited CBRE with a 31.9% market share and also recognized its #1 position for office investment sales in the Chinese Mainland.

CBRE was also the top-ranked firm for global commercial real estate investment sales during 2025, according to MSCI Real Assets—the 15th consecutive year that CBRE has claimed the top spot. MSCI Real Assets credited CBRE with a 25% market share across all property types on a global basis in 2025 — an 800-basis point lead over the nearest competitor.

Alan Li, President, CBRE China, said: "This achievement not only demonstrates CBRE's capabilities but also reflects the team's collaboration and efficiency in a rapidly changing market. We are deeply honored and grateful for our clients' profound trust and support of our team. This year, improvements in China’s domestic financing environment have injected new momentum into commercial real estate investment, and the Chinese commercial real estate investment market is expected to see a recovery amidst cautious sentiment. We will continue to uphold professionalism, resilience, and innovation, seizing market opportunities and effectively structuring transactions to help clients access high-quality resources and achieve their investment goals.”

In addition to being number one globally, CBRE held the top spot for commercial real estate investment sales in all three regions — Asia Pacific (35%), the Americas (23%), and Europe, Middle East & Africa (22%).