China Life(SH:601628) Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2026-01-27 21:00Group 1 - China Life Insurance plans to invest nearly 12.5 billion yuan in two investment projects targeting the elderly care industry and the sci-tech industry in the Yangtze River Delta [1][2] - The investment in the elderly care sector involves approximately 8.49 billion yuan to establish a private equity fund focused on elderly care, with a total commitment of 8.5 billion yuan and a duration of 15 years [2][3] - The second investment of 4 billion yuan aims to set up a private equity fund in Shanghai, focusing on artificial intelligence and biotechnology sectors, with a total commitment of 5.0515 billion yuan [3] Group 2 - The dual investment strategy reflects a broader trend among insurance companies to diversify their equity investments beyond traditional sectors into technology innovation, healthcare, and green energy [4] - Major insurance firms are actively establishing funds and participating in government-guided funds to integrate into key national industry clusters and supply chains [4] - The insurance sector's equity investment assets reached 1.92 trillion yuan by the end of 2024, accounting for 6.35% of total investments, with a year-on-year growth of nearly 13% [5] Group 3 - The low interest rate environment and changes in accounting standards are driving insurance companies to seek long-term stable returns through equity investments [6] - Policies encouraging long-term capital market entry and guiding insurance funds to support national strategies are providing significant opportunities for asset allocation [6] - Analysts suggest that the ongoing growth in investment assets and high equity market positions will enhance investment returns for insurance companies, contributing to profit releases [6]