BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Home prices in China's first-tier cities, namely Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, increased last month compared with March, while second- and third-tier cities reported narrowed price declines or unchanged price levels, official data showed Monday.

This photo taken on May 3, 2026 shows the city skyline of Beijing, capital of China. (Photo: Xinhua)