Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-07-13 23:07Core Viewpoint - The "2025 World Bank 1000 Strong" ranking by the British magazine "The Banker" highlights the performance of Chinese banks, with 143 banks from mainland China making the list, including 17 from Guangdong province, showcasing the region's financial strength and competitiveness [2][4][6]. Group 1: Rankings of Major Banks - The top four banks in the ranking are Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (1st), China Construction Bank (2nd), Agricultural Bank of China (3rd), and Bank of China (4th) [2][4]. - China Merchants Bank improved its ranking to 8th, while Bank of Communications ranked 9th, with both banks being part of the top ten [4][5]. - Among the 12 national joint-stock banks, the largest improvement was seen in Hengfeng Bank, which moved up from 121st to 118th [4][5]. Group 2: Performance of Guangdong Banks - Guangdong has 17 banks on the list, accounting for 11.89% of the total, with notable improvements in rankings for over half of these banks [6][8]. - Guangdong Huaxing Bank made the most significant leap, advancing 40 places to 336th, while WeBank improved by 28 places to 227th [6][7]. - However, some banks in Guangdong experienced declines, with Zhuhai Huaren Bank dropping 20 places to 358th [7]. Group 3: Financial Growth in Guangdong - In 2024, Guangdong's financial industry added value reached 12.4 trillion yuan, representing 8.8% of the province's GDP, with total assets of financial institutions exceeding 47 trillion yuan [8][9]. - As of May 2025, the balance of loans in Guangdong was 29.5 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.7%, while deposits reached 37.4 trillion yuan, growing by 4.3% [8][9]. - The province is focusing on high-quality development, with initiatives aimed at enhancing financing accessibility and expanding credit in key sectors [9].