Hongqiao Intl CBD emerges as a rising star in global M&A

The 13th Global Investment and M&A Summit held in Shanghai's Hongqiao International Central Business District (CBD) on April 27 highlighted the district's growing influence in global mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Starting in 2025, Hongqiao has executed a series of mergers and acquisitions and raised funds, achieving a cumulative transaction volume of around 20 billion yuan ($2.92 billion).

Kong Fu'an, executive deputy director of Hongqiao's administrative commission, introduced Hongqiao's M&A cluster, characterized by its focus on international M&A and its "1+3+N" M&A ecosystem, featuring one database, three alliances and numerous carriers.

Hongqiao is rapidly developing a robust policy framework to support M&A activities. This framework provides comprehensive support to enterprises at all stages of M&A, from transactions and financing to services.

Kong said Hongqiao aims to become a new frontier for M&A resource allocation and a pioneer in overseas M&A development, providing comprehensive support for corporate internationalization, industrial upgrading and investment mergers.

Focusing on revitalizing industrial M&A, the summit also marked the launch of the second phase of the Hongqiao Investment and M&A Alliance, expanding its network to over 40 prominent companies and institutions. This initiative is designed to enhance collaboration and resource integration within the M&A sector.

Looking ahead, the Hongqiao M&A cluster zone is set to introduce a comprehensive M&A service platform, offering a wide range of services from target searches to financing, further solidifying its position as a key player in the global M&A landscape.