Qi Lu Wan Bao·2025-10-17 03:17Core Viewpoint - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Shandong Branch is actively supporting rural revitalization through financial services, with significant growth in agricultural loans and a focus on enhancing food security and agricultural infrastructure [1][2][5]. Agricultural Loan Growth - As of the end of August, the agricultural loan balance of ICBC Shandong Branch exceeded 354 billion yuan, marking an 11% increase since the beginning of the year [1]. - The balance of loans to farmers surpassed 86 billion yuan, benefiting 270,000 farmers [1]. Food Security Initiatives - ICBC Shandong Branch is increasing financial support across the entire agricultural supply chain, including production, transportation, storage, processing, and sales of key agricultural products [2]. - The loan balance in key food sectors reached 17 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 23% [2]. Infrastructure Development - The loan balance for rural infrastructure construction exceeded 80 billion yuan, with an increase of 13 billion yuan since the start of the year [5]. - The bank is focusing on projects related to agricultural modernization, including water conservancy, transportation, and environmental improvement [5]. Support for New Agricultural Entities - The loan balance for new agricultural operating entities surpassed 27 billion yuan, with over 65% service coverage for provincial and above agricultural leading enterprises [5]. - The bank is providing integrated services that include financing, intelligence, and business support to stimulate the agricultural industry chain [5]. Innovative Financial Products - ICBC Shandong Branch has launched the "Qilu Xingnong Loan" service brand, offering a comprehensive range of financing products tailored for the agricultural sector [7]. - The balance of inclusive agricultural financing products reached 6.8 billion yuan, with an increase of over 50% [7]. Future Plans - The bank plans to continue enhancing agricultural credit offerings and innovating inclusive financial products to better serve rural revitalization efforts [9].