AGRICULTURAL BANK OF CHINA(SH:601288) Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2026-01-07 12:32Group 1 - Ping An Life has increased its stake in Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) H-shares to 20%, triggering a mandatory disclosure under Hong Kong regulations [1][2] - The investment was made through Ping An Asset Management, funded by Ping An Life's insurance liability reserves, indicating a strategic long-term investment approach [2] - As of December 30, 2025, Ping An Life holds approximately 6.181 billion shares of ABC H-shares, with a book value exceeding 32 billion yuan, representing about 3.17% of ABC's total share capital [2] Group 2 - In addition to ABC, Ping An Life has also increased its holdings in other banks and insurance companies, including Postal Savings Bank, China Merchants Bank, China Pacific Insurance, and China Life [3] - The year 2025 saw a record high in insurance capital stakes, with 39 instances of shareholding increases, significantly surpassing the 20 instances in 2024, marking the highest frequency since 2016 [4] - The majority of these investments were concentrated in the Hong Kong market, particularly in the banking, insurance, public utilities, and energy sectors, reflecting a rational choice for asset-liability matching in a low-interest-rate environment [4]