Core Viewpoint - Three companies from Jinan, namely Lingong Heavy Machinery, Kexing Biopharmaceutical, and Jianbang High-tech, have simultaneously submitted IPO applications to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, highlighting the industrial vitality and potential for transformation in this traditional manufacturing city [3][4][8]. Group 1: Companies Involved - Lingong Heavy Machinery is a leading manufacturer in the mining machinery and aerial work machinery sectors, established in 2012, and ranks third among domestic companies in the global mining transport equipment and excavator market as of 2024 [4][5]. - Jianbang High-tech, a well-known silver powder supplier, has over ten years of operational experience and ranks first in China's silver powder sales revenue for 2022 and 2023, with a market share of 10.1% and 10.0% respectively [5][6]. - Kexing Biopharmaceutical, founded in 1989, previously listed on the Shanghai STAR Market in December 2020 and is now seeking to establish an "A+H" dual financing platform by applying for a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [7]. Group 2: Jinan's Industrial Landscape - Jinan has a unique industrial foundation, being the only province in China with all 41 major industrial categories, which supports its economic development [3]. - The simultaneous IPO applications from these companies signal Jinan's potential to transition from traditional manufacturing to high-end intelligent manufacturing [4][5]. - The city has seen a rise in the number of listed companies, with 46 domestic listed companies and 18 companies planning to go public as of June 30, 2025, indicating a growing presence in the capital market [15]. Group 3: Financial Ecosystem and Support - Jinan has established itself as a national pilot zone for sci-tech financial reform since November 2021, enhancing the synergy between the market and government to support the growth of sci-tech enterprises [16]. - The city has implemented various financial initiatives, including a 50 billion yuan "Central Bank Sci-tech Loan" and a 20 billion yuan risk compensation fund, to improve financing efficiency for sci-tech companies [16][17]. - The number of sci-tech enterprises in Jinan has increased significantly, from over 6,800 in 2021 to over 10,000 currently, reflecting a robust growth in the innovation sector [18].