The number of A-share companies seeking listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) continues to grow, according to Securities Daily. From April 22 to 28, eight A-share companies submitted listing applications to HKEx. As of May 5, 46 A-share companies are planning to list in Hong Kong, with seven having received notices from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for filing of overseas issuance and listing.Related NewsHSBC Research Forecasts CN RRR Cut, Rate Cut to Bode Well for Banks/ Insurers/ Brokers; Top Picks HKEX/ BOCHK/ CCB/ ICBC/ Ping An/ CICCMost A-share companies aiming for Hong Kong listings are from the consumption and technology sectors, including HAITIAN FLAVOURING (603288.SH) -0.210 (-0.493%) , EASTROC BEVERAGE (605499.SH) +2.280 (+0.817%) , CATL (300750.SZ) +3.700 (+1.513%) , and LENS TECHNOLOGY (300433.SZ) -0.570 (-2.646%) . Besides, A-share companies in the semiconductor supply chain are increasingly pursuing Hong Kong listings, such as LONGSYS (301308.SZ) -2.250 (-2.819%) in storage, NOVOSENSE (688052.SH) +3.970 (+2.190%) in high-performance integrated circuit chip design, and FIBOCOM (300638.SZ) -1.880 (-6.296%) in wireless communication modules and solutions.(A Shares quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.)