On the afternoon of 11 December 2025, a delegation led by Li Jianjun, Dean of the School of Public Finance and Taxation at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE), visited the West China headquarters of Cushman & Wakefield. The group included faculty members and students enrolled in the SWUFE–Cushman & Wakefield joint master’s programme in asset valuation. They were welcomed by Zhang Yupeng, Managing Director of Cushman & Wakefield West China, and Lin Dan, Director of the Valuation & Advisory Services Chengdu office.

Zhang Yupeng provided an overview of the firm’s global development and core business segments. He illustrated its full-cycle service capabilities in “investment, financing, management, and exit” with reference to current market conditions and landmark transactions. Lin Dan then elaborated on the four dimensions of valuation practice—value assessment, discovery, management, and monetisation—sharing frontline cases involving state-owned enterprise clients and asset securitisation projects.

Dean Li expressed sincere appreciation for Cushman & Wakefield’s sustained support of the joint master’s programme and its role in talent development. He also conveyed his hope for deeper collaboration in industry research and training model innovation. During the open discussion that followed, students actively raised questions regarding industry trends and professional competency development.

This visit forms a key part of the SWUFE–Cushman & Wakefield joint training initiative, offering participants valuable insight into cutting-edge practices in asset management. The School remains committed to advancing this programme, with the goal of cultivating outstanding, innovative professionals in asset valuation and building a model training system at the master’s level.