Key facts
- China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. (COLI) has become China's top property developer by gross sales for the first eight months of 2026.
- COLI has taken the No. 1 position from Poly Developments and Holdings Group Co. Ltd.
- COLI generated more sales revenue than Poly despite selling nearly 30% less floor area.
- COLI's strategy focused on higher-priced projects in top-tier cities.
China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. (COLI) has overtaken Poly Developments and Holdings Group Co. Ltd. to become China's leading property developer based on gross sales for the first eight months of 2026. This marks the first time in years that COLI has secured the top industry position.
The shift highlights the success of COLI's concentrated strategy within China's struggling real estate sector. The company achieved greater sales revenue than its rival, which sold a larger volume of floor space, by concentrating on higher-value projects located in major cities.