China's bulk asset transaction volume reached 121.2 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, up 76.2% from a year earlier, with first-tier cities accounting for 65.3% of the total. Domestic buyers dominated, contributing 97% of purchases, while foreign investors made up just 3%. The recovery was selective, driven by discounts on high-quality, cash-flow-generating assets, as buyers focused on rental yields and long-term returns rather than price appreciation.