
Financial Performance - Net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 10,035 million, reflecting a growth of 2.02% year-on-year[13]. - Operating income for the first half of 2018 was RMB 32,876 million, a decrease of 1.44% compared to the same period in 2017[13]. - Basic earnings per share increased to RMB 0.72, up by 2.86% from the previous year[13]. - Interest income for the first half of 2018 reached 56,240 million RMB, an increase from 48,688 million RMB in the same period of 2017, representing a growth of 15.88%[97]. - Interest expenses increased by 31.07% year-on-year, totaling 32,354 million RMB in the first half of 2018, compared to 24,685 million RMB in the same period of 2017[99]. - The bank's investment income rose significantly by 106.99% year-on-year, amounting to 296 million RMB in the first half of 2018[97]. - The bank's fee and commission income totaled 9,952 million RMB in the first half of 2018, slightly up from 9,939 million RMB in the same period of 2017[100]. - The company reported a total revenue of $1.5 billion for the last quarter, representing a 15% year-over-year increase[200]. Asset and Liability Management - Total assets reached RMB 2,567,219 million, an increase of 2.32% compared to the end of 2017[13]. - Total liabilities as of June 30, 2018, were 2,389,547 million RMB, compared to 2,339,429 million RMB at the end of 2017[22]. - The equity attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 176,153 million RMB as of June 30, 2018, up from 168,055 million RMB at the end of 2017[22]. - The total capital net amount as of June 30, 2018, was 233,116 million RMB, an increase from 223,731 million RMB at the end of 2017[25]. - The liquidity coverage ratio was 101.97% as of June 30, 2018, indicating a strong liquidity position[30]. - The company maintained a stable asset-liability structure and overall liquidity during the reporting period, with no payment difficulties or defaults[73]. Loan and Credit Management - The company reported a total loan balance of 1,537,591 million yuan, with a year-over-year increase of 10.29%[12]. - The non-performing loan ratio stood at 1.77% as of June 30, 2018, slightly up from 1.76% in 2017[32]. - The migration rate for normal loans is 1.59%, down from 5.82% at the end of 2017[34]. - The migration rate for attention loans is 8.42%, decreased from 22.45% at the end of 2017[34]. - The migration rate for substandard loans is 15.44%, down from 40.83% at the end of 2017[34]. - The company’s non-performing loan ratio for normal loans was 93.63%, with a year-over-year increase of 10.28%[12]. - The total amount of loans to the top ten customers was 41,677 million RMB, accounting for 2.83% of the total loan portfolio, which is within regulatory limits[110]. Risk Management - The company’s risk management efforts focused on enhancing risk control mechanisms and ensuring stable business operations[68]. - The company actively monitored foreign exchange risks, primarily exposed to USD, and maintained a low level of exchange rate risk[75]. - The company conducted annual operational risk assessments and improved business processes, effectively managing key risk indicators[76]. - The company closely monitored country risk, particularly in Hong Kong and the United States, with adequate provisions for country risk exposure[77]. - The company is enhancing risk and asset quality management by improving risk control capabilities and strengthening credit risk management[141]. Market Expansion and Product Development - The company plans to continue focusing on market expansion and enhancing product offerings in the upcoming periods[4]. - The company launched a series of new financial products, including shared ownership housing construction loans and rental housing special loans[81]. - The company has established a digital loan platform and is collaborating with major fintech companies to enhance digital credit products[94]. - Market expansion efforts are focused on entering three new international markets by the end of the year[200]. - The company plans to increase its marketing budget by 25% to support new product launches and market expansion initiatives[200]. Shareholder and Capital Management - The total number of ordinary shares remained unchanged at 12,822,686,653, representing 100% of the total share capital as of June 30, 2018[171]. - The largest shareholder, Shougang Group Co., Ltd., holds 2,599,929,412 shares, accounting for 20.28% of the total shares[174]. - The company issued non-cumulative preferred shares amounting to RMB 20 billion, which will be included in other Tier 1 capital after deducting issuance costs[185]. - The preferred shares can be redeemed in whole or in part after five years from the issuance date, subject to regulatory approval[185]. Social Responsibility and Community Support - The company provided a total of 289,750.10 million yuan in targeted poverty alleviation funding during the reporting period, helping 42,212 registered impoverished individuals to escape poverty[162]. - The company supported 43 industrial poverty alleviation projects with an investment of 213,310.42 million yuan, assisting 572 registered impoverished individuals[165]. - The company donated a total of 241.05 million yuan in cash and 6.38 million yuan in material support for poverty alleviation initiatives[166]. - The company has received recognition for its poverty alleviation efforts, including the "Advanced Unit in Poverty Alleviation Work" award from the Liaoning Provincial Poverty Alleviation Office[166].