APREA, as the authoritative think tank and value-creation platform for the Asia-Pacific real assets sector, has been dedicated to advancing sustainable development in the industry since its establishment in 2005. By leveraging in-depth research, policy analysis, ESG practices, and industry events, APREA provides strategic decision-making support to its members and partners, delivering global insights to drive high-quality development of the Asia-Pacific real assets sector.

The APREA China Chapter Board Members serve as key vehicles for APREA's localization strategy, gathering top industry talents and professionals. This platform builds cross-regional dialogue mechanisms to align China's real assets market with international best practices, accelerating the capitalization and value enhancement of domestic assets. With continuous expansion of its professional team, APREA China is strengthening its resource integration capabilities to inject new momentum into industry transformation.

In this strategic phase, APREA is pleased to announce that Mr. David Xiaoou Chen, Chairman and CEO of Fields of Gold (F.O.G.) Capital Asset Management Corp., has been appointed as Chairperson of APREA China Chapter. With cross-border experience spanning China, the United States, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, and Australia, Mr. Chen has specialized expertise in real estate financing, REITs issuance, private equity fund management, asset operations, and international business expansion. His rich experience in cross-border asset allocation and market insights will significantly support APREA's strategic development.

Mr. Chen's appointment marks a pivotal step forward in APREA China's localization strategy. Going forward, he will leverage his deep understanding of the Asia-Pacific real assets market to accelerate the construction of an industry ecosystem collaboration network, promote localized ESG standards, and drive sustainable development breakthroughs for China's real assets industry in the global context.

Singapore – May 14, 2025

The Asia Pacific Real Assets Association (APREA) is pleased to announce the appointments of Mr. David Xiaoou Chen, Chairman and CEO of Fields of Gold (F.O.G.) Capital Asset Management Corp., as Chairperson of APREA China Chapter.

Mr. Chen is the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of F.O.G. Capital & Asset Management Corp. (Fields of Gold Corp. - a real estate focused investment & asset management firm headquartered in Shanghai, China, and a Harvard China Fund partner for over 10 years) and the independent director of Yuexiu REITs (the World's first publicly listed REITs in Hong Kong in 2005 investing mainly in mainland properties). He also has been serving as the Development Head of China for a Top-10 Globally ranked real estate investment fund and as senior executive of one of the largest listed blue-chip real estate development groups in Hong Kong. He has also worked as senior architect in an international architectural firm in Boston, MA, USA.

Mr. Chen is a visiting professor at one of the top business schools in China- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB). He was also a mentor for China Ren Min University’s MBA program. He teaches Real Estate and Capital Market related courses in Tsinghua University, Peking University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Tongji University. While living in the US, Mr. Chen was a Guest Lecturer at the BAC (Boston Architecture Center), where he taught architectural design and planning studios.

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