2016-07-22 16:00Financial Performance - In the first half of 2016, the company's operating revenue was CNY 1,204,675.15 million, a decrease of 45.36% compared to CNY 2,204,932.48 million in the same period of 2015[2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 426,375.38 million, down 58.01% from CNY 1,015,471.37 million year-on-year[2] - The basic earnings per share decreased to CNY 0.37, a drop of 64.08% compared to CNY 1.03 in the first half of 2015[2] - The weighted average return on equity was 3.91%, down 9.06 percentage points from 12.97% in the previous year[2] - Shareholders' equity attributable to the company was CNY 10,528,186.44 million, a decrease of 2.24% from CNY 10,769,454.47 million at the end of 2015[2] - The total assets as of June 30, 2016, were CNY 54,367,255.35 million, reflecting a decline of 5.69% from CNY 57,644,889.23 million at the end of 2015[2] Market Environment - The overall market environment was challenging, with the Shanghai Composite Index declining over 17% and trading volumes significantly down year-on-year[3] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to promote business transformation and strengthen its international strategy to mitigate the adverse effects of market volatility[3] - The company aims to enhance its group and international strategic layout to overcome operational challenges posed by market fluctuations[3] - The company's asset structure remains stable, with strong liquidity and risk control indicators meeting regulatory requirements[3]