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Innovation and agility at the forefront of proptech in China

06 July 2022

Why is it important that existing real estate firms innovate and disrupt the real estate sector? How did Zhenliang evolve from inside JLL? What value does Zhenliang provide for both JLL’ valuers and their clients? How does the Chinese commercial real estate industry need to change and evolve? What is the current Proptech landscape in China and where is Zhenliang ZL positioned in this ecosystem?

Wendy Chan and Jay Zhu speak with Andrew Knight on these topics as they discuss the growing impact of data and technology across the Chinese property market.

More information regarding the Tech Partner Programme and our partner Zhenliang can be found at www.rics.org/techpartner

RICS Tech Partner discussion with Zhen Liang

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