2018-07-12 16:00Financial Performance - In the first half of 2018, the company's operating revenue reached RMB 19,976 million, a year-on-year increase of 6.86%[2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company was RMB 5,586 million, reflecting a 13.38% increase compared to the same period in 2017[2] - The basic earnings per share increased to RMB 0.46, up 12.20% from RMB 0.41 in the previous year[2] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was RMB 5,563 million, up 9.44% year-on-year[2] Assets and Equity - The total assets as of June 30, 2018, amounted to RMB 657,993 million, representing a growth of 5.18% from December 31, 2017[2] - The total equity attributable to shareholders of the parent company was RMB 150,070 million, a slight increase of 0.18% from the end of 2017[2] - The net asset value per share attributable to shareholders of the parent company was RMB 12.39, up from RMB 12.36 at the end of 2017[2] - The total share capital remained unchanged at 12,117 million shares[2] Return on Equity - The weighted average return on equity improved to 3.66%, an increase of 0.27 percentage points compared to the previous year[2] Financial Data Disclaimer - The company warns that the financial data presented are preliminary and may differ from the final report by no more than 10%[2]