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Hang Lung flags ‘tough slog’ for property, as it looks to mainland malls for growth

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Cheryl ArcibalJanuary 30, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Hang Lung flags ‘tough slog’ for property, as it looks to mainland malls for growth
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Hang Lung Properties, a Hong Kong developer, anticipates a challenging period for the property market in both Hong Kong and mainland China. The company reported a decrease in net profit and revenue for 2025. Despite these challenges, Hang Lung is focusing on mainland China's retail sector for growth, citing efforts to improve tenant mixes and attract new brands to its 11 mainland shopping malls. Chairman Adriel Chan stated that mainland retail offers the best hope for recovery, as the company navigates pressure across all property segments. The company's mainland mall portfolio saw a slight increase in rental revenue and occupancy.

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Rental revenue from its mainland mall portfolio rose 1 per cent.

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Revenue declined 11 per cent to HK$9.95 billion in 2023.

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Net profit attributable to shareholders fell 16 per cent to HK$1.8 billion in 2023.

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Hang Lung Properties is pinning its medium-term outlook on a recovery in mainland Chinese consumption.

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There’s pressure across the board.

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Shenyang 40% Shanghai 50% Hong Kong 70% China ×280% Hang Lung Properties ×390%

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hang lung properties 100% property market 90% mainland china 80% retail 70% shopping malls 70% net profit 60% revenue 60% commercial landlord 50% occupancy 50%

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