Group 1 - The "Fortune" Global 500 list serves as a benchmark for measuring international competitiveness among enterprises, with 130 Chinese companies making the list this year, including 85 state-owned enterprises [1] - The threshold for entering the Global 500 has increased due to improved operating conditions for listed companies, highlighting the challenges faced by state-owned enterprises in terms of transformation and sustainable growth [1] - In the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, there are 10 state-owned enterprises on the list, primarily located in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, with Guangzhou having the highest number [1] Group 2 - Among the 124 Chinese mainland companies on the list, 49 saw their rankings rise while 68 experienced declines, with most state-owned enterprises in the Greater Bay Area also facing ranking drops [2] - China Resources ranked 67th, improving by 5 positions, while China Electronics rose 8 places to 427th, marking its 15th consecutive year on the list [3] - GAC Group, which has been on the list for 13 years, fell 71 places to 252nd, reflecting broader challenges in the automotive industry despite rapid growth in electric vehicle production [4] Group 3 - Guangzhou Industrial Control, which debuted on the list in 2023, ranked 406th this year, maintaining stability despite external challenges [5] - Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Group ranked 459th and is the only Chinese company in the pharmaceutical sector to be listed, focusing on innovation and international expansion to maintain competitiveness [5] - Shenzhen Investment Holding is the only city-owned state enterprise from Shenzhen on the list, ranking 414th this year, with a focus on technology and finance [6]