Road & Bridge's Thirty Years of Listing: From "Building Houses" to "Creating Life"

As the real estate industry shifts from turbulent waters to calm seas, only value creators can sustain long-term success.

On March 18, 2026, the China Real Estate Industry Association, CRIC, and Procore released the “2026 Top 500 Comprehensive Strengths of Real Estate Development Companies” report. CIFI Group ranked 29th among real estate development companies and has been the top foreign-invested real estate developer for fourteen consecutive years.

In 2026, marking CIFI Group’s 30th anniversary of going public, this honor adds a significant milestone to this historic moment.

From “Building Houses” to “Creating Living Experiences”

As the gears of industry transformation begin to turn, although the pain period has not yet ended, new models of real estate development are emerging. CIFI Group follows the trend, committed to connecting products and services with the deep aspirations embedded in people’s daily lives. Concrete actions include precise measurements on construction sites, refining details at sales offices, and transitioning from “building houses” to “creating living experiences.” It involves the infusion of literary culture at Home University, the playful charm of JINBAO Amusement Park, a glimpse of Meili Ancient Town under global attention, the deep interpretation of long-term rental apartments for urban youth, and innovative solutions for aging populations through health and wellness communities.

Meanwhile, CIFI Community is creating countless possibilities for “encounters” through “connections.” CIFI Property breaks down barriers of steel and concrete with full-spectrum care, fostering a sense of belonging and cohesion within communities, truly building beautiful homes filled with friendship and harmony. CIFI Academy brings neighbors together through the love of books, becoming the first school for children and opening new chapters for seniors. “JinFangHua” centers on “original residence and elderly care,” establishing a comprehensive home-based elderly care service system covering health protection, daily assistance, and cultural enrichment, surrounding community elders with warmth and care.

From “creator of living spaces” to “curator of living scenes,” CIFI has been empowering a better life in its areas of expertise.

From “Creating Value” to “Enhancing Well-being”

The essence of business is not chasing trends but creating value; the mission of a company is not merely accumulating wealth but improving well-being. While generating value for customers, CIFI Group embeds social responsibility deeply into its corporate values, aiming to sow happiness and hope for more people.

CIFI Group, in partnership with Jingrui Human Settlements Development Foundation and others, launched the “Growth Plan” public welfare project, dedicated to improving living environments in western ethnic regions and mountain villages. This includes designing and building access roads, digital classrooms, basketball courts, kitchens, student cafeterias, dormitories, and restrooms. Students from Fuyuan Primary School in Gankeng Township, Shiqian County, Guizhou Province, wrote to CIFI Group Chairman Dan Weibiao: “Your help has not only improved our living environment but also made us feel warmth and encouragement from society, allowing us to pursue knowledge with greater peace of mind and bravely chase our dreams. We are determined to succeed academically in the future and use our knowledge and abilities to give back to society and help those in need.”

As Mr. Dan Weibiao stated in the series of short videos “Brother Biao and JINBAO”: “Our long-termism is not necessarily about doing something big, but about consistently doing every correct small thing.” For CIFI, long-termism is about the enduring accumulation of value and the continuous flow of kindness.