Group 1 - Santander Bank has officially received approval to establish a branch in Shenzhen, marking its third entry into mainland China [1] - Previously, Santander Bank had set up branches in Shanghai and Beijing but had not registered as a legal entity in mainland China, which limited its operations [1] - The bank has historically partnered with local commercial banks such as Shanghai Bank and Beijing Bank to expand its presence in the Chinese market [1] Group 2 - The Shenzhen branch will continue the bank's localization strategy, leveraging the global network of its parent company to serve domestic enterprises looking to expand internationally [1] - A partnership with a leading local commercial bank in Shenzhen will be a key component of this strategy, as both institutions have overlapping operational areas but different business focuses, creating a natural complementarity [1]