Leveraging capital markets to empower the advanced manufacturing sector of Hebei, the fourth session of the Hebei Capital Market Forum series is scheduled to take place in Handan on February 8th. The event will feature in-depth analysis from experts of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, focusing on topics such as high-quality development for listed companies and enhancing corporate value through specialization in core businesses.
This forum represents more than just a knowledge-sharing event; it is a call to action for entrepreneurial spirit. Entrepreneurs are vital actors in economic activity and key to building corporate competitiveness, while their courage and vision are crucial drivers for corporate growth, optimization, and strengthening. Since the start of reforms and opening up, alongside the gradual establishment and continuous improvement of China's socialist market economy, various business entities have flourished. A significant number of enterprises with strong core competitiveness have emerged, alongside many visionary and innovative entrepreneurs.
The trajectory of a company's growth is often shaped by the courage of its leaders at critical junctures. The journey of
Long before the concept of "big data" became widespread, Zhou Chaonan, Chairperson of Runze Intelligent Computing Technology Group Co., Ltd., demonstrated foresight and exceptional courage by pioneering the big data industry in Langfang. She led the company to a successful IPO on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's ChiNext board in 2022. On August 8th last year, she guided the company to another innovative breakthrough with the listing of the Southern Runze Technology Data Center Closed-End Infrastructure Securities Investment Fund on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. This became one of the first data center REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) nationally and the very first on the Shenzhen exchange.
Numerous cases confirm that companies capable of weathering economic cycles and achieving sustained growth have the extraordinary courage of their entrepreneurs etched into their core. In a rapidly changing competitive landscape, courage is not an optional quality but a fundamental engine for breaking through challenges and achieving excellence.
Capital markets act as an "accelerator" for corporate development. They not only provide financing support but also, through market-driven mechanisms, compel companies to adopt standardized governance and long-term strategic planning. The process of going public itself is a profound exercise in corporate transformation, pushing entrepreneurs to rebuild their enterprises to higher standards.
In recent years, Hebei's capital market has experienced vigorous growth. By the end of 2025, the province was home to 123 listed companies domestically and overseas, with various forms of direct financing exceeding one hundred billion yuan. The quality of listed companies continues to improve, with nearly 40% being specialized and sophisticated SMEs that produce unique and novel products. Among companies that went public during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, 75% belong to strategic emerging industries. Companies with ambitions for the future particularly require leaders with the courage to integrate foresight, risk management, and value persistence.
Courage is honed through practice, accumulated through learning, and solidified through perseverance. The Hebei Capital Market Forum serves as a continuous platform for empowerment. Based on monthly systematic study and deep dialogue, it focuses not on quick fixes but on accumulating strength through sustained engagement. Here, entrepreneurs can exchange ideas, strengthen their foundational capabilities, and broaden their horizons. Over time, their courage is enhanced, and their strategic perspective expands.
Practice is the best teacher. "The capital market is not just a platform for financing; it is a powerful engine for promoting standardized corporate governance and achieving leapfrog development," remarked a relevant executive from Baoding Aoqisheng New Metal Materials Manufacturing Co., Ltd., who has participated in three forum sessions. In his view, the forum's rich curriculum is systematic, profound, and features practical, real-world cases, serving as an important intellectual awakening for enterprises. Through continuous learning and discussion, the company's development goals have become clearer, and its direction more defined, providing significant benefits for the entrepreneurs involved.
The path to development is never smooth. Only by illuminating the way forward with courage and empowering growth with capital can enterprises ride the waves of the era and secure their future. This year marks the beginning of the "16th Five-Year Plan" period. If every entrepreneur can use courage to break through challenges and vision to navigate, seeking breakthroughs through innovation and pursuing development through practical action, they will collectively generate immense momentum to drive the high-quality development of Hebei to new levels.