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Beijing and Shanghai Lead a Fragile Recovery in China’s Property Market
Beijing and Shanghai have posted the first month-on-month rises in residential prices after a nine-month decline, signalling a tentative recovery concentrated in core cities. Broadly, however, sales, starts and developer financing remain weak, and the market is set to stay uneven with stronger performance in prime urban areas and continued stress in lower-tier cities.
Apple Cuts China App Store Fees in Bid to Appease Regulators and Win Back Developers
Apple will reduce App Store commission rates in mainland China from March 15, 2026, cutting the standard rate from 30% to 25% and lowering qualifying small‑business and mini‑apps rates from 15% to 12% without requiring developers to sign new terms. The move, presented as the result of talks with Chinese regulators, aims to bolster the attractiveness of iOS and iPadOS for Chinese developers while easing regulatory and competitive pressures in a critical market.
Apple Lowers App Store Fees in China After Talks with Regulators
Apple will lower App Store commissions in mainland China from 30% to 25% on paid apps and in‑app purchases, and from 15% to 12% for qualifying small developers and mini‑apps, effective 15 March 2026. The adjustment follows talks with Chinese regulators and requires no new developer consent, reflecting Apple’s effort to accommodate regulatory concerns while preserving its business model in China.
Out of Sight, Not Out of Trouble: Why China’s County Housing Markets Have Stopped Falling
While China’s major cities continue to see housing corrections, many county-level markets have stabilised. Steady local demand from civil servants, returning migrants and skilled workers, lower financialisation by local developers, and improved housing products underpin this resilience, making county homes more consumption-oriented than investment vehicles.