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A-Share IPO Queuing Companies: Market-Oriented Reform and Quality Improvement

The ongoing topic of A-share IPO queuing companies has recently sparked widespread discussion among Chinese netizens, with many expressing their opinions on the matter. According to the latest data from the SSE, SZSE, and BEI, as of January 31, 2024, there are 681 A-share IPO queuing firms, planning to raise 7,668 billion yuan in total. Among these companies, 229 are planning to list on the ChiNext board, with around 100 each on the SSE and SZSE mainboards, and on the STAR Market and the Beijing Stock Exchange.

A-Share IPO Queuing Companies: Market-Oriented Reform and Quality Improvement

Following from the previous context, the issue of the large number of IPO queuing companies has primarily been discussed in the context of the registration system. The registration system is characterized by a market-oriented approach, in which the supply and demand of investment are balanced through a mutual adjustment process between issuers and investors. Meanwhile, the approval system, which has been applied for many years in China’s capital markets, relies on the regulation and control of the state for the issuance of shares, which inevitably faces a conflict between the market-oriented nature and the regulatory requirements of IPOs.

However, another concerns with the current A-share IPO market is the quality of the listed companies. In the past, many Chinese companies have been criticized for listing on the stock market before they have reached the proper stage of growth and development, which has led to failures both in terms of the sustainable development of the listed companies themselves and the protection of investors' interests. Therefore, A-share markets face huge challenges in terms of improving the quality of listed companies and preventing fraud.

Netizens' comments on the topic are divided into two main categories. Some people support the development of the registration system, believing that it can effectively encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, promote the marketization of capital markets, and enhance the international competitiveness of Chinese companies. For example, user @ 但斌 said on the previous day that the registration system is a market that eventually ends up being determined by the customer side, and "new shares will never lose market" is an important characteristic of the A-share market.

On the other hand, some netizens criticize the registration system, believing that it may lead to the abuse of the market, only benefit a small number of people, and ultimately harm the interests of most investors. Some people also pointed out that many listed companies do not have good business prospects, and may even enter the capital market for the purpose of fraud and speculation.

In addition to the market-oriented reform of the registration system, the issue of IPOs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is also a hot topic among netizens. In recent years, the number of SME IPOs has been increasing rapidly, which has attracted much attention from the market. However, there are also concerns that the SME market is not very mature, and the weak supervision and management may harm investors' interests.

Some netizens also pointed out that the market-oriented reform of the IPO system is also inseparable from the role of the state, and the government should play a leading role in the development of the capital market. In this regard, Professor (name) from Zhejiang University Institute of Economy said that the government and financial regulators should strengthen the supervision and management of the capital market, promote the transparency of the market, and improve the quality of listed companies.

In summary, the issue of A-share IPO queuing companies has once again attracted widespread attention among Chinese netizens, with everyone's viewpoints on the registration system and the quality of listed companies being diverse and complex. As China's capital market continues to develop, it is necessary to strengthen the reform of the market-oriented system, improve the quality of listed companies, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of investors.