Core Viewpoint - "Hard technology" has become a strategic support for national competitiveness and a key engine for high-quality development in the context of intensified Sino-U.S. technological competition and the deep restructuring of global supply chains [1][28]. Summary by Sections Overview of the Hard Technology Sector - The "2025 China Hard Technology Listed Company Value List" was jointly launched by Hexun Financial Research Institute and ZD Insights, focusing on identifying resilient and technologically advanced companies in China's capital market [1]. - The first sub-list, the Growth Potential List, highlights the top 30 high-growth representatives from 1,326 listed companies in the information technology sector, covering key areas such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and IT hardware [1][28]. Growth Potential List Highlights - The top companies include: 1. Changchuan Technology - Semiconductor testing equipment supplier [4] 2. Lexin Technology - IoT chip design company [4] 3. Haitai Ruisheng - AI data service provider [5] 4. Haiguang Information - High-end processor supplier [6] 5. Hengxuan Technology - Smart audio SoC chip supplier [6] - These companies demonstrate strong performance in revenue expansion and R&D investment, representing the "future new forces" in China's hard technology sector [1]. Key Trends in the Hard Technology Sector - **Trend 1: Accelerated Progress in Semiconductor Self-Control** The domestic semiconductor industry is showing strong resilience and growth potential, with many companies in the top 30 focusing on semiconductor design, manufacturing, and packaging [29]. - **Trend 2: Continuous Increase in R&D Investment Intensity** The average R&D expense ratio for the top 30 companies is 24%, with an average growth rate of 24% in R&D investment, indicating a strong commitment to technological innovation [32][33]. - **Trend 3: Scene-Driven Technology Application Efficiency** Companies are leveraging specific application scenarios to drive technological advancements, enhancing overall industry competitiveness [36][37]. - **Trend 4: Accelerated Release of Data Element Value** Companies like Haitai Ruisheng and Kirin Xinan are capitalizing on data value, contributing to the rapid growth of China's digital economy [39][40]. - **Trend 5: Significant Regional Cluster and Industry Chain Synergy** Major cities like Shenzhen, Beijing, and Shanghai are forming high-concentration industrial belts, enhancing collaboration and growth among technology companies [41][44]. Conclusion - The growth potential list and the identified trends illustrate a shift in China's new generation of information technology from scale expansion to quality improvement, with a focus on self-reliance and innovation [28][29].

Group 1 - Shanghai Pengwu Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. has successfully completed A+ round financing of tens of millions, led by Jinyumaowu, to enhance R&D and production capacity in the integrated circuit testing equipment sector [1] - The company focuses on high-speed digital, high-precision analog, and wireless RF testing, providing one-stop testing solutions to reduce detection costs and improve accuracy [3] - The high-end ATE testing equipment "P2" and high-speed digital instrument "HSS10G" have been introduced to clients, marking a significant advancement in domestic high-end integrated circuit testing technology [4] Group 2 - The company has established a complete product line, including the P series and V series, covering wafer manufacturing and advanced packaging testing, and has successfully entered markets in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan [4] - Integrated circuit testing equipment is crucial for chip manufacturing quality control, with high technical barriers historically dominated by foreign giants [3]