Quotable

The Chinese family is growing bigger with a second child, and they love spacy SUVs even more. The robust demand for SUVs will continue this year and over the next couple of years."

Xu Heyi, chairman of Beijing Automotive Group Co

"Our investment in SkyBridge is an important step in HNA Capital's strategy to build a global asset management business."

Yang Guang, CEO of HNA Capital. HNA Group is seeking to expand its portfolio in the global asset management business by acquiring a majority stake in SkyBridge Capital, an alternative investment firm founded by Donald Trump adviser Anthony Scaramucci.

"Domestic firms will continue to serve as the primary source of demand, as foreign tenants continue to have greater cost-sensitivity. While Beijing will remain an important base for North China operations, slower growth in the country has reduced the urgency in companies' China expansion plans."

Eric Hirsch, head of office leasing for JLL in Beijing.

(China Daily Africa Weekly 01/27/2017 page24)