花旗中国回应银联终止成员资格：对公业务不受影响

Group 1 - Citibank China has terminated its membership with China UnionPay due to the closure of its personal banking business, effective from the end of July 2023 [1] - The termination means Citibank China will no longer conduct payment business through the UnionPay network, as per UnionPay's regulations regarding member qualifications [1] - Citibank's exit from the personal banking sector in China has been a gradual process, with strategic adjustments announced as early as 2021, culminating in the closure of personal banking services by the end of 2022 [1] Group 2 - Globally, Citigroup is continuing to shrink its personal financial services, having announced plans to exit personal banking markets in 14 regions, including Asia and Europe, with sales completed in nine markets by 2024 [2] - Citibank China retains multiple memberships in corporate banking networks, including the China Foreign Exchange Trading System and SWIFT, indicating a focus on corporate and institutional clients moving forward [2] - The company emphasizes that the Chinese market remains a crucial part of its global strategy, aiming to enhance services for corporate clients and promote cross-border settlements and investment financing [2]