The Rise of Tech Powerhouses: 21 Guangzhou Companies Make the 2025 Fortune China 500 List
Guangzhou’s economic transformation continues to gather pace, and the 2025 Fortune China 500 list offers compelling proof. Released on July 22, the prestigious ranking highlights not just financial performance but also the underlying shifts in industrial priorities across China. This year, Guangzhou made a strong statement with 21 companies on the list—an impressive showcase of the city’s commitment to innovation, digitalization, and industrial upgrading.
Most notably, the list reflects a changing economic landscape where technology and financial services are displacing traditional sectors like real estate. From electric vehicles and new materials to AI and digital finance, Guangzhou’s enterprises are becoming national leaders in driving new productivity. As the city positions itself as a hub of high-end manufacturing and smart industries, these companies embody the spirit of Guangzhou’s shift from “Made in China” to “Invented in Guangzhou.”
A Snapshot of Guangzhou’s Performance
- 21 companies from Guangzhou were featured.
- 19 returning companies from previous years.
- 2 newcomers: Guangzhou Rural Commercial Bank and Dashenlin Pharmaceutical Group.
- 3 companies exited the list, all from the real estate sector.
The dominance of new-energy, financial, and technology companies reflects the city’s maturing industrial ecosystem.
Ranking Surges: Tech and Finance Lead
Out of the 21 listed companies, 13 saw their rankings climb, with 5 achieving leaps of over 30 spots:
- XPeng Motors ↑101
- LeadTech ↑84
- GF Securities ↑63
- Kingfa Sci & Tech ↑50
- Guangzhou Industrial Investment Fund ↑38
Even the new entrants made bold strides—Guangzhou Rural Commercial Bank debuted at rank 354, jumping more than 150 places from last year.
Explosive Revenue Growth from Tech Players
Eight of Guangzhou’s listed companies reported revenue growth, with tech firms dominating the top three. Among the standout performers:
- XPeng Motors ↑31.1%
- LeadTech ↑24.3%
- Kingfa Sci & Tech ↑24.2%
Other notable risers include GF Securities and China Southern Airlines. Tech-led transformation is no longer a vision—it’s a measurable trajectory.
The Rise of Guangzhou’s Tech Powerhouses
1. Smart Mobility: Electrifying the Future
- GAC Group (Rank 66) is leading the EV revolution with its AION brand, releasing solid-state batteries with 1000km range and L4 autonomous driving.
- XPeng Motors is pioneering intelligent driving with full-stack self-developed chips and the XNGP navigation system. Overseas sales rose by over 200% in 2025.
From flying cars (GOVY AirJet) to humanoid robots and space exploration tech, GAC and XPeng are redefining transportation.
2. New Materials: Leading the Global Tech Race
- Kingfa Sci & Tech is developing advanced plastics and composites for sectors like robotics and aviation.
- LeadTech is a world leader in rare metal materials like indium, gallium, and germanium, essential for semiconductors and aerospace.
Both firms show how Guangzhou is responding to supply chain challenges with cutting-edge domestic tech breakthroughs.
3. Fintech: Capital Empowering Innovation
- GF Securities integrates AI into financial services, enabling smarter, faster investing.
- Guangzhou Industrial Investment Fund manages over RMB 2,000 billion in strategic investments, fueling unicorns like GAC AION and InnoStar Semiconductor.
The city has become a magnet for venture capital, ranking among China’s top regions for private equity and tech investment.
4. AI & Digital Economy: A Billion-Dollar Vision
- Vipshop invested nearly RMB 19 billion in AI to enhance logistics and inventory.
- Dashenlin Pharmaceutical digitized over 10,000 pharmacies, integrating AI customer service and 24-hour delivery across 80% of its stores.
Guangzhou has also built a robust AI infrastructure with over 21 government-certified large models and a total computing power exceeding 30,000 P.
From Manufacturing Hub to Smart Innovation Capital
The Fortune China 500 is more than just a ranking—it’s a mirror of China’s industrial momentum. Guangzhou’s real estate legacy is being steadily replaced by a new generation of high-tech pioneers. Whether it’s electric vehicles, semiconductors, AI, or pharmaceuticals, the city’s growth strategy is unmistakably forward-looking.
As traditional sectors fade, Guangzhou’s new tech forces are emerging as engines of national competitiveness—laying the groundwork for the city’s vision to become China’s “Capital of Intelligent Innovation.”
