"In 2019, Chengdu’s GDP reached RMB1,701 billion in 2019, an increase of 7.8% year-on-year (YoY)—1.7 percentage points (ppts) and 0.3 of a ppt higher than the national rate and the Sichuan provincial rate, respectively."

"Shenzhen has enjoyed many political and economic advantages compared to other mainland cities due to its special city positioning and its proximity to Hong Kong, leading its GDP growth rate to continue to outstrip that of China over the past decades."

"The Philippine economy contracted by 0.2% in the first quarter of the year. This was mainly attributed to multiple shocks to the economy."

"While the city seems to have successfully dealt with COVID-19, old trade and political tensions have returned to introduce new uncertainties."

"The COVID-19 outbreak severely impacted Beijing’s office market. Both landlords and tenants are facing enormous pressure from the stagnate leasing market in 1H/2020 and have adjusted their leasing strategies to make it through these darkdays."

"This is our chance for a resilient recovery to a zero carbon economy."

"While the Government has announced a range of measures to help support those in the private rented sector, movement restrictions have placed practical constraints on people’s ability to view properties and move."

"If the planning system hopes to achieve the sustainability goals set out in the NPPF, a more strategic approach is needed"