Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-08-19 02:07Group 1: AI and Financial Innovation - The Bank of China Shanghai Branch has launched a comprehensive financial support plan for the AI industry, committing to provide no less than 100 billion yuan over the next five years to meet the financing needs of various entities in the AI sector [2] - The plan focuses on key areas such as computing power supply, algorithm development, and data elements, aiming to guide financial resources to these critical segments [2] - The bank is also expanding application scenarios by supporting six core areas: AI in finance, manufacturing, education, healthcare, cultural tourism, and urban governance [2] Group 2: Shipping Industry Support - The Bank of China and China Insurance have jointly released an action plan to support the construction of Shanghai as an international shipping center, addressing key challenges in shipping safety, convenience, and green transformation [3] - The plan includes ten specific action measures aimed at enhancing the shipping industry's capabilities and services [3] - The Shanghai Branch is leveraging its cross-border financial service expertise to create a dedicated cross-border financial service system for ship management enterprises [3] Group 3: Offshore Bond Issuance - The Bank of China supported the issuance of the world's first public offshore bond in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, with a total scale of 200 million yuan, marking a significant step in promoting high-level financial openness [4] - This offshore bond strictly adheres to international standards and principles, allowing foreign entities to issue bonds and attract international investors [4] - The Shanghai Branch is committed to enhancing the competitiveness and influence of Shanghai as an international financial center through innovative financial product services [4]