# Suzhou Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Suzhou Class A rent is ¥180/sqm/mo · ≈ $27.9 PSF/yr USD ($28 USD), typical term 5 years, 6 months free.

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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: ¥180/sqm/mo · ≈ $27.9 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 5 years.
- Typical rent-free: 6 months.
- Vacancy: 18.6%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Suzhou
- **country**: China
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: ¥180/sqm/mo · ≈ $27.9 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $28/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 18.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 5.4%

## FAQ
### What is Suzhou Industrial Park?
SIP is the joint Singapore-China master-planned industrial and mixed-use Class A district — established 1994, anchored by deep semiconductor, biotech, and consumer-brand tenancy. China's most successful master-planned international industrial park.

### How does Suzhou compare to Shanghai?
Suzhou offers ~40-50% rent discount to Shanghai with comparable Class A specification. Manufacturing and biotech depth is materially stronger; financial services depth is shallower.

### What is BioBay's role?
BioBay anchors China's deepest biotech cluster outside Shanghai. Innovent Biologics, BeiGene satellites, AstraZeneca China, and a deep cluster of biotech R&D and clinical-services tenancy.

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