China pledges full support for tech sector with broad range of new policies

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Xiaofei Xu,Mia Nurmamat,Coco FengMarch 6, 2026 at 02:05 PM

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China has announced a comprehensive set of policies to bolster its technology sector. Top economic officials in Beijing detailed plans to reform the ChiNext board for startups, aiming to create a more flexible fundraising environment. The reforms seek to broaden listing standards to include emerging industries, innovative business models, and companies in consumption and modern service industries. Key reforms from the Star Market will also be extended to ChiNext, including a pre-IPO review for innovative companies. These measures are designed to support the "high-quality development" of China's real economy by encouraging technological innovation and investment. The goal is to foster an environment that rewards success and tolerates failure within the tech industry.

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Beijing 60% Star Market 65% China Securities Regulatory Commission 70% Wu Qing ×380% ChiNext ×585% China ×490%

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technology sector 100% china 90% innovation 80% chinext 70% fundraising 70% emerging industries 60% reforms 60% listing standards 50% hi-tech products 50% star market 40%