On March 30, at the 2025 performance briefing of Agricultural Bank of China, President Wang Zhiheng expressed strong confidence in the bank's operational performance for 2026.

Wang Zhiheng elaborated that this confidence stems from two key factors. First, the stable and improving economic environment provides a favorable macroeconomic backdrop for banking development. The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan offers fundamental guidance for development over the next five years. China's economic foundation remains solid, with long-term positive supporting conditions and basic trends of strong resilience and significant potential remaining unchanged. As strategic tasks and supporting measures of the 15th Five-Year Plan are implemented, economic growth will maintain a reasonable range with increasingly stronger development momentum toward innovation and optimization.

Second, the high-quality development achieved by Agricultural Bank of China during the 14th Five-Year Plan period has laid a solid foundation for embarking on new journeys and achieving breakthroughs. The bank, founded on agricultural principles and growing alongside agriculture, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Throughout its history, it has maintained alignment with national strategies, walked alongside millions of customers, and shared value with investors. As 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the new era calls for renewed commitment and action. Agricultural Bank of China will strengthen party leadership, establish and implement correct performance views, refine development positioning, and deepen strategic implementation. Through high-quality financial services, the bank will contribute to a strong start for the 15th Five-Year Plan while creating greater value for shareholders, customers, employees, and society.