Bank Of Communications Co.,Ltd. made a prominent appearance at the 2026 China International Financial Expo, which commenced on June 16th at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center.

Under the exhibition theme "Digital and Intelligent BANKCOMM, Financing the Future," the bank established a comprehensive main booth alongside a dedicated digital yuan exhibit.

The displays highlighted the century-old legacy of the state-owned major bank and its latest achievements in advancing technological self-reliance, meticulously implementing the "Five Major Financial Articles," and supporting the development of Shanghai's "Five Centers."

The presentation was structured around five core highlights.

Core Focus Areas

Firstly, leveraging its home advantage in Shanghai, the bank is fostering a hub for innovation. A key example showcased is the "Smart Leadership, Global Connectivity" integrated shipping and trade finance solution.

In recent years, Bank Of Communications Co.,Ltd. has focused on creating a seamless service chain for both domestic and international trade, building its distinctive "BANKCOMM Shipping and Trade Finance" service brand.

It has completed systematic innovation and upgrades in international settlement and trade finance, driving the digital and intelligent transformation of shipping and trade financial services to bolster economic resilience and support high-standard opening-up.

Secondly, the bank is deepening its roots in the real economy by effectively executing the "Five Major Financial Articles," utilizing a diverse range of financial products and services to enhance support for major national strategies, key sectors, and underdeveloped areas.

Thirdly, it is committed to technological self-reliance and self-strengthening, solidifying the foundation for digital and intelligent development through a full-force push on technological innovation.

Fourthly, while maintaining security as a bottom line, the bank is exploring innovative applications of regulatory technology tools. The main booth featured a special zone for such innovations, displaying pioneering results from various branches that utilize cutting-edge technology to serve the real economy.

Finally, the bank is expanding digital yuan application scenarios. The dedicated exhibit area presented outcomes in cross-border settlement, smart contracts, and blockchain-enabled smart settlement.

Leveraging the systems and business standards of the digital yuan international operation center, the bank has launched convenient payment solutions for international visitors to China, continuously broadening the cross-border use cases for the digital currency.

Interactive Experiences

The interactive zone featured engaging activities, including a novel method where the bank pioneered the issuance of themed hard wallets via video-enabled smart terminals.

After receiving a hard wallet, users could experience innovative payment scenarios like robot coffee machines and blind box dispensers through "tap" or "touch" interactions, and also participate in an AI gesture-controlled claw machine game to win prizes.