中国上市公司协会会长宋志平：良好公司治理是建设世界一流企业的重要前提

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the need for high-quality governance to drive the development of listed companies, which play a strategic role in the national economy with a total market value exceeding 100 trillion yuan and significant profit growth [1] - Listed companies are identified as the main force for innovation, contributing 45% of R&D investment in key areas such as chips, new energy, and artificial intelligence [1] - The report highlights the increasing scale of cash dividends and share buybacks, showcasing listed companies as role models in social responsibility [1] Group 2 - The "China Listed Company Governance Classification Index Report No. 24 (2025)" covers 5,292 listed companies with over one million data points, indicating an overall positive trend in corporate governance [2] - Key indices such as protection of minority investors, board governance, entrepreneurial capability, and financial governance have shown significant improvement, although voluntary information disclosure and executive compensation indices have declined [2] - State-controlled listed companies outperform non-state-controlled companies in protecting minority investors, indicating a need for enhanced rights and supervisory powers across various types of companies [2]