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Guangdong's new commercial housing sales area decline narrows for 6 consecutive months in Jan-Aug
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According to data released by the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Statistics on September 21, 2026, the province's fixed asset investment fell 10.7% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026, narrowing by 0.6 percentage points from the January-July period and marking a third consecutive month of contraction. Excluding real estate development, investment dropped 6.8%. Infrastructure investment declined 3.5%, though water management and internet-related services surged 21.9% and 391.8% respectively. High-tech manufacturing investment grew 9.9%, led by electronics and communication equipment (up 10.3%) and computer and office equipment (up 41.9%). Real estate development investment fell 20.9%, narrowing by 0.8 percentage points from the first seven months. New commercial housing sales area decreased 12.7%, with the decline narrowing by 0.2 percentage points, marking a sixth consecutive month of improvement. The data indicates a gradual stabilization in Guangdong's property market and broader economy.
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September 21 — The Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Statistics has released a summary of the province's economic performance for the first eight months of 2026.
From January to August, fixed asset investment in the province fell by 10.7% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing by 0.6 percentage points compared to the January–July period, marking a third consecutive month of contraction narrowing. Excluding real estate development investment, fixed asset investment decreased by 6.8%.
Infrastructure and Manufacturing Investment
- Infrastructure investment declined by 3.5%, though certain sectors saw growth:
- Water management industry investment: +21.9%
- Internet and related services investment: +391.8%
- High-tech manufacturing investment grew at a relatively fast pace of 9.9%, including:
- Electronic and communication equipment manufacturing: +10.3%
- Electronic computer and office equipment manufacturing: +41.9%
Real Estate Sector
- Real estate development investment fell by 20.9%, with the decline narrowing by 0.8 percentage points compared to the January–July period.
- New commercial housing sales area decreased by 12.7%, with the decline narrowing by 0.2 percentage points, marking a sixth consecutive month of contraction narrowing.
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财联社Eastern
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Guangdong fixed asset investment plunges 10.7% in first eight months of 2026