Guangdong to Start Renovation of No Fewer Than 600 Old Communities This Year
On February 8, the “Guangdong Release” WeChat account reported that a meeting on housing and urban-rural development was recently held in Guangzhou. During this meeting, it was announced that Guangdong plans to commence the renovation of at least 600 old communities in 2026, along with the construction of no less than 20,000 units of various types of affordable housing.
Commentary: Guangdong is leveraging urban renewal and housing guarantees as dual drivers to stabilize the real estate market, expand domestic demand, and promote employment. This approach aims to provide both livelihood support and investment guarantees, fostering a balanced growth in Guangdong’s economy and the establishment of a new real estate model.
Guangdong Launches First Exclusive Insurance for Embodied Robots
According to the “Southern Network” on February 8, the Guangzhou branch of PICC Property and Casualty recently signed a groundbreaking exclusive insurance policy for embodied intelligent robots with Guangzhou Ligong Industrial Co., Ltd., a national-level small giant enterprise. This insurance covers losses to the robots themselves and third-party liabilities, alleviating concerns that businesses and factories have regarding the use of these robots due to fears of damage and costs.
Commentary: As a major manufacturing province, Guangdong has developed a comprehensive industrial ecosystem for intelligent robotics. The insurance industry’s product innovation addresses application risks, playing a crucial role in accelerating the growth of the embodied intelligent robotics sector.
Shenzhen’s Total Number of Listed Companies Surpasses 600
On February 7, the “Southern Network” reported that in February 2026, companies such as Dongpeng Beverage, Beixin Life, Dazhu CNC, and Zhuozheng Medical listed on the capital market, officially pushing the number of listed companies in Shenzhen beyond 600.
Commentary: As Shenzhen transitions from a phase of “speed” to one of “quality,” reaching 600 listed companies serves as both an excellent observation sample and a key driving force for the city.
Hong Kong Attracts Over 100 Companies in Three Years
On February 8, Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, stated that the “14th Five-Year Plan” outlines directions for accelerating growth in Hong Kong’s next stage of development. Under the leadership of the government, various departments and public institutions have actively collaborated to foster new productive capabilities in Hong Kong. For instance, the introduction of key enterprise offices has attracted over 100 companies to establish operations in the past three years, with expected investments exceeding HKD 60 billion.
Commentary: Industrial parks are conducive to forming a high-level concentration of the AI industry, accelerating the deep integration of the digital economy and the real economy, and injecting new momentum into the high-quality development of Guangdong’s digital economy.
Shenzhen Stock Exchange Update
As of February 6, the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13,906.73 points, reflecting a decrease of 0.33%.
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