Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-08-28 23:10Core Insights - The event on August 26 celebrated the 45th anniversary of Shenzhen, showcasing the city's transformation and the strong presence of major companies like Tencent, Huawei, and Ping An [2] - Shenzhen's A-share listed companies reached 423 by April 2025, with a total market capitalization of 8.53 trillion yuan, solidifying its position as a key economic driver [2] Company Performance - China Merchants Group, founded in 1872, reported a profit of 227.2 billion yuan in 2024, with total assets exceeding 14 trillion yuan [3] - Ping An achieved over 500 billion yuan in revenue and 68 billion yuan in net profit in the first half of 2025, expanding beyond insurance into comprehensive financial services [3] - Tencent's market capitalization reached 5.5 trillion HKD, with a 15% year-on-year revenue growth in Q2 2025, and a 35% increase in international gaming revenue [3] Industry Dynamics - Huawei's influence extends through its supply chain, with its smart car brand "引望" valued at 16.1 billion USD and Honor ranking seventh in global smartphone sales in 2024 [4] - BYD's 2024 sales of new energy vehicles surpassed 3 million units, with a revenue increase of 38.5% in overseas business, totaling 221.9 billion yuan [4] - SF Express, valued over 200 billion yuan, reported 200 billion yuan in revenue for 2024, with a 25% increase in international business [4] Economic Growth - Shenzhen's listed companies achieved a total revenue of 6.88 trillion yuan in 2024, a 6.4% increase, making it the fastest-growing major city in China [5] - In Q1 2025, Shenzhen's listed companies reported revenues exceeding 1.52 trillion yuan and net profits of 130 billion yuan, with 62.6% of companies experiencing revenue growth [5] Policy Support - Shenzhen's policies have evolved from land and tax incentives to the "20+8" emerging industry cluster plan, fostering a supportive environment for businesses [6] - The city has developed a complete industrial chain in electronics, enabling companies like Huawei and DJI to access core components within a 30-kilometer radius [6] Innovation and R&D - Shenzhen's listed companies invested a total of 196.7 billion yuan in R&D in 2024, with an average R&D intensity of 4.4%, significantly above the national average [9] - The city has seen a rapid increase in overseas sales, with 324 listed companies reporting a total of 1.136 trillion yuan in overseas revenue, a 15.9% increase [9] Unicorn Development - Shenzhen's unicorn companies are emerging rapidly, with the average time for startups to become listed on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board being 13.35 years, faster than the national average [10] - The city has transformed from a manufacturing hub to a technology leader, with a strong focus on innovation and internationalization [10]