China's securities regulator will speed up the filing process for Chinese companies seeking overseas listings, said an official on Wednesday at the two-day 2024 Lujiazui Forum, a major financial gathering in Shanghai.
Last year, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) issued new regulations on overseas listings. As of June 18 this year, the commission has completed the filings for overseas listings for a total of 158 companies, said Fang Xinghai, vice chairman of the CSRC.
Among the listings, 85 companies have listed in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), and 73 have listed in the United States.
"Regarding overseas listings, the attitude of the China Securities Regulatory Commission is that we need to accelerate the filing process. Our current speed is faster than before, but overseas listing filings are still a relatively new phenomenon. Our speed is not yet sufficient, and we need to continue accelerating the filing process because there are still many companies in line. This is a positive sign, indicating that China has a large number of highly active enterprises. They all want to enhance their own scale and strength, and this is something we should strongly support," said Fang.
The Lujiazui Forum was created in 2008 as a high-level global platform for government officials, world financial leaders and outstanding scholars to discuss and foster international financial cooperation and further financial reform and market opening in China. Named after Lujiazui -- the financial district in China's finance capital of Shanghai, the forum also symbolizes the city's vision of becoming a leading international financial center.
China's securities regulator to speed up filings for companies listing overseas
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
