China builds on global lead in green buildings

China is making rapid progress in green buildings and appears set to cement its place among the world's top markets for cost-effective and environment-friendly structures, according to an industry report.

The 2017 China Green Building Report by CBRE Research said the green building concept has been accepted by more and more property developers and local governments in China.

This has already made China the world's second-largest market for LEED-certified projects, trailing only the United States. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, the world's most widely used green building rating system.