China has enormous potential for investors in all property investment categories. Strong population growth, a large pool of qualified workers, greater integration with the world economy and increasing domestic and foreign investment are fueling demand for office, retail and residential property. Given the strong interest from global investors and the growth in the scale and activity in China, it is worth understanding the fundamental drivers and opportunities of the Chinese retail market in the years ahead.

Executive summary -- Why China? -- The story behind the growth -- Part 2: The case for China commercial real estate -- Part 3: China retail market overview -- Understanding China retail investments -- Part 4: China retail market assessment -- Conclusion.