Group 1 - The 9th China-South Asia Expo and the 29th China Kunming Import and Export Fair were successfully held in Kunming, Yunnan from June 19 to June 24, 2025 [1] - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Yunnan Branch acted as a strategic partner and provided sponsorship support for the expo, aiming to assist Yunnan in becoming a radiation center towards South Asia and Southeast Asia [3] - ICBC Yunnan Branch set up a payment facilitation service desk at the expo to assist foreign guests with payment services, including currency exchange and product consultations [5] Group 2 - The expo featured a new "Living in Yunnan" pavilion, where ICBC Yunnan Branch was the only bank focusing on elderly finance, hosting a promotional event on pension financial services [7] - ICBC Yunnan Branch offered 187 selected investment products for individual pension contributors, creating a product matrix of "stable savings + diversified investment + long-term protection" [7] - The bank also introduced a one-stop elderly-friendly service combining online and offline support, including low-position ATMs and a mobile banking version designed for seniors [7] Group 3 - ICBC Yunnan Branch continued to participate in the Trade Worry-Free platform, providing clients with consultations and services related to settlement, financing, foreign exchange, and digital finance [9] - The bank has leveraged Yunnan's geographical advantages to enhance its financial services, particularly in supporting the Belt and Road Initiative and cross-border settlement services for provincial enterprises [10] - The expo serves as an important platform for promoting economic and cultural exchanges between China and South Asian countries, with ICBC Yunnan Branch committed to contributing more financial support for the modernization of Yunnan [10]

Core Viewpoint - The rapid development and comprehensive promotion of China-Central Asia cooperation, driven by the China-Central Asia mechanism, with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) playing a significant role in supporting the development strategies of Central Asian countries and the Belt and Road Initiative [1][2] Group 1: ICBC's Role in Central Asia - ICBC has established a presence in Kazakhstan since 1993, with its Almaty branch being the first Chinese bank in Central Asia, providing comprehensive commercial banking services across the five Central Asian countries [1] - The bank has supported over 20 key projects in the region, with a total loan amount exceeding 4 billion USD, focusing on important sectors such as green energy [2] - ICBC Almaty is the only RMB clearing bank in Kazakhstan and a major market maker for RMB against the tenge, facilitating financial infrastructure development and market connectivity in Central Asia [2] Group 2: Financial Services and Support - ICBC Almaty offers various financial services, including bilateral loans, syndicate loans, foreign exchange transactions, global cash management, deposits, settlements, and financing, to support Chinese enterprises in Central Asia [1] - The bank has actively engaged in sustainable development by introducing ESG concepts and collaborating with local regulators and peers [2] - ICBC has also participated in social responsibility initiatives, such as poverty alleviation and educational donations, contributing to local community development [2]