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Part of GF Securities Co., Ltd., GF Holdings (Hong Kong) Corp. Ltd. is a financial services company based in Hong Kong, HK. GF Holdings (Hong Kong) Corp. provides wealth management services, securities brokerage for Hong Kong and US stocks, and investment solutions for individual and institutional clients. GF Holdings (Hong Kong) Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GF Securities Co., Ltd. approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission. The Chinese company manages and plans the business of GF Securities' wholly-owned subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company's institutional client business covers equity, fixed income, foreign exchange, and commodities, providing various financial instruments such as cash stock sales trading, bulk brokerage, stock research, investment and financing solutions, fixed income products, foreign exchange and commodity products, futures and options, exchange-traded funds, and derivatives. GF Holdings (Hong Kong) Corp. also offers FICC investment portfolios that involve multiple countries and cover various investment fields, including public market bonds, credit alternative investments, commodities, funds, ETFs, low-volatility products, fixed-income products, RMB products, and FOF products. The company was founded in 2006. Charles Lin has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Guosen Securities Co., Ltd. (Broker) (GSEC-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Guosen Securities Co., Ltd. (SHE: 002736), a financial services company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. The firm was founded in 1994 as Shenzhen SDIC Securities Co., Ltd. GSEC-Broker provides retail clients with a full range of services such as securities trading, investment consulting, margin financing, stock pledge financing, futures IB, and financial product agency sales.

Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. (Broker) (Huatai Securities-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. (SHA: 601688, HKG: 6886), a securities group headquartered in Nanjing, China. Founded in 1991, Huatai Securities-Broker offers brokering and trading of stocks and funds for various investors.

China CICC Wealth Management Securities Co., Ltd. provides security dealing. The company is based in Shenzhen, China. The Chinese company was founded in 2005. The CEO is Chang Sheng Hu. China CICC Wealth Management Securities Co. was acquired by China International Capital Corp. Ltd. from China Investment Corp. on April 12, 2017 for $2,558.03 million.

Peking University provides post-secondary education services. It offers undergraduate and graduate courses. It provides courses such as basic and applied sciences, social sciences and the humanities, sciences of medicine, management, and education. The company was founded by JiaNai Sun in 1898 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

SWS Research Co., Ltd. is the investment research subsidiary of Shenwan Hongyuan Securities Co., Ltd., which is owned by Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co., Ltd. (SHE: 000166) in China. Headquartered in Shanghai, the firm was founded in 1992 to offer a wide range of products and services to global investors who want to invest in Chinese equity market. SWS Research provides clients with securities research service that covers over 500 key stocks in Asian market, as well as economics, strategy, bond, fund and derivatives research. Their clients include almost all major domestic institutional investors such as mutual funds, insurance companies, banks and trusts. They also serve QFII and other overseas institutional investors.

Founder Securities Co., Ltd. (Broker) (Founder Securities-Broker) is the securities brokerage division of Founder Securities Co., Ltd. (SHA: 601901), a public-held company headquartered in Changsha, China. Founded in 1988, Founder Securities-Broker provides a range of broking and trading services to institutional investors.

Part of China International Capital Corp. Ltd., China International Capital Corporation (International) Ltd. is a financial services company based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company offers investment banking, stock trading, fixed income, wealth management, private equity investment, and research services. Its investment banking division focuses on building long-term partnerships with a wide range of clients, including state-owned enterprises, private enterprises, government agencies, and international financial institutions. The company's research team provides analysis and investment insights on global markets, macroeconomics, market strategies, industry stocks, and commodities.

Ernst & Young Global Ltd. engages in the provision consulting services. Its services include assurance, consulting, strategy and transaction, and tax. The company was founded on November 26, 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP provides accounting services. The company is based in Shanghai, China.

Beijing Insights Value Technology Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of digital service solutions of urban atmospheric environment, water environment, and comprehensive ecology. Its products and services include data monitoring systems and big data SaaS services. Its solution based on cloud computing and artificial intelligence analysis technology that integrates massive data perception, intelligent identification and prediction, accurate traceability, and remote control. The company was founded on October 23, 2015 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Jining Bank Co., Ltd. is a financial institution founded in 2006. The private company is based in Jining, China and offers personal and corporate banking services such as personal loans, mortgages, and online banking. The Chinese company also provides investment and financing services, including bill discounting, trade finance, and factoring. The company's website is available in both Chinese and English, and they offer services such as online banking and mobile banking.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd. (Broker) (CMS) is the securities brokerage division of China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd. (SHA: 600999) in China. Headquartered in Shenzhen, CMS was founded in 1991 and provides comprehensive securities service platform for private, corporate, and institutional clients in domestic and international capital markets.

Shanghai Beyond Fund An Equity Investment Dev Center Ltd invests in companies located in China. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of consumer products, agriculture, chemicals, and industrial manufacturing. It provides financing for buyout and later stage capital requirements and takes minority stakes.

Part of Beijing Beyond Venture Capital Management Co. Ltd., Beijing Wincapital Management Co. Ltd. is a venture capital fund. The company is based in Beijing, China.

We Doctor Holdings Ltd. operates as medical health technology platform. The firm provides medical services and health maintenance services. The company was founded in January 2004 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

CPA Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that has been operating since 1954 and provides education, training, technical support, and advocacy services in the accounting profession. The private company is based in Southbank, Australia and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company engages with governments, regulators, and industries to advocate for policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth. With over 166,000 members working in 100 countries and regions, CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies. It was founded in 1886 by Andrew Lyell, Arthur Cleveland, Benjamin Doughty Smith, Thomas Brentnall, John McAlister Howden, Charles Morell Holmes, William Crellin, and Edward Langton. Andrew Paul Hunter has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Shanghai Ennovabio Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. is a private company that manufactures pharmaceutical products. The company is based in Shanghai, China.

China International Capital Corp. Ltd. (Invt Management) (CICC-IM) is the investment management division of China International Capital Corp. Ltd. (SHA: 601995, HKG: 3908) in China. The firm was founded in 1995 as the first joint venture investment bank in China. Headquartered in Beijing, CICC-IM provides a range of financial and advisory services for corporations, government agencies and multinational financial institutions.

Beijing Continent Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to the research, development and commercialization of innovative drugs for organ fibrosis for two decades. The firm focuses on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (“IPF”) and have gradually broadened therapeutic field and research & development efforts to other areas of organ fibrosis. The company flagship product ETUARY (pirfenidone capsule) was approved in China in 2011 and is among the first three approved drugs for IPF worldwide. The firm has developed a pipeline of additional four innovative drug candidates, and amassed eight-years’ experience of successful commercialization. The company was founded in July 2002 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.