Listed company bond issuance rebounds, and innovative technology bonds are a highlight.

According to statistics, the scale of bond issuance by listed companies has reached 1.7 trillion yuan since the beginning of this year, which is basically flat compared to the same period last year. However, in April, the issuance of bonds by listed companies has shown a clear warming trend, with A-share companies issuing bonds with a financing scale of up to 628.5 billion yuan in that month, an increase compared to the previous year and month. So far this year, the issuance of innovation bonds has remained relatively active, with a 9.6% year-on-year growth in the first quarter, with the funds raised mostly used for project construction and non-listed company equity investment. Market participants believe that with the rapid development of innovative varieties such as innovation bonds, the scale of bond financing by listed companies is expected to increase again this year.