Investors can purchase shares of China Overseas Land & Investment (0688 HK) by opening an account with an international or local brokerage that provides direct market access to the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Traders need to account for currency conversion requirements, as shares are denominated and traded in Hong Kong dollars. Alternatively, investors can look for global depositary receipts, over-the-counter alternatives where available, or specialized exchange-traded funds holding Chinese real estate blue chips.