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| The G60 S&T Innovation Valley of the Yangtze River Delta in Shanghai. (PHOTO: VCG) |
Comprehensive improvements of financial services for tech-oriented enterprises are on the cards, following a recent policy titled Implementation Opinions on Capital Markets in Improving Five Major Financial Areas, released by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC).
The five major financial areas are fintech, green finance, financial inclusion, pensions and digital finance. The newly issued policy outlines eight sections and 18 measures aimed at fostering China's modernization, including developing new quality productive forces and emphasizing the deepening of comprehensive reforms in capital market investment and financing.
The policy outlines further optimization of systems for mergers, acquisitions and equity incentives for listed tech companies. It supports mergers and acquisitions aimed at industrial transformation, upgrading, and strengthening supply chains. It also introduces streamlining diversified exit channels, broadening funding sources, and promoting a virtuous cycle of fundraising, investment, management and exits.
In addition, it is proposed that multi-tiered bond market support for technological innovation should be strengthened. Optimization of the registration process for issuing technology innovation bonds is also featured.
Moreover, the CSRC continues to implement policies like the "16 Measures for Technology" and the "Eight Measures for the STAR Market," aiming to increase inclusivity in new industries, business models and technologies. It also encourages tech companies to utilize both domestic and international markets and resources.
The innovation of technology enterprises has received significant support. A number of hard and core technology companies in key core technology areas have listed on the A share market, with some achieving technological breakthroughs and leapfrog development post-IPO. Industrial clustering effects in integrated circuits, biopharmaceuticals, and high-end equipment manufacturing have effectively promoted the deep integration of capital, industry, technology and talent.
As of now, high-tech enterprises has accounted for over 90 percent of listed companies on the STAR Market, ChiNext, and the Beijing Stock Exchange. Strategic emerging industries represent more than half of all listed companies in the market.