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Analysis and Research on the Residential Demand of Foreign Institutions and Individuals in China

Author(s)

Hao Cai1,2, Yanguang Cai3,4,*, Peiqin Xu5, Jiqianzhi Xu6

Affiliation(s)

1Department of Investment and Development, Dongguan Industrial Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd., Dongguan, China 2College of Business, Southern University of Science and Technology, China 3School of Artificial Intelligence, Guangzhou Institute of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China. 4School of Automation, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China 5School of Economics and Management,South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China 6Department of Strategic Consulting, Jones Lang LaSalle (Shenzhen) Business Consulting Co., Ltd.,Shenzhen, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

With China's sustained long-term economic growth and the gradual improvement of supporting facilities such as healthcare and education, an increasing number of foreigners are choosing to invest in property in China. However, there is a lack of in-depth analysis on the needs of this consumer group. This paper aims to explore the demand for residential products among foreigners in China by combining relevant literature, search engines, and AI-assisted analytical tools, while providing practical and feasible suggestions for future development. The study reveals that current discussions on this issue remain insufficient, particularly in terms of qualitative depth. Further efforts will be made to collect and analyze related data.

Keywords

Foreigners Purchasing Property; Architectural Design; Building Functions; Residential Preferences; Housing Products.

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