CHINA LIFE (ASX: 02628) has issued an announcement outlining its strategic initiatives to further support capital market development and bolster investor confidence.

Capitalizing on Insurance Fund Strengths

The company expresses firm optimism regarding the prospects of China's economy and its capital markets, recognizing the allocation value within the equity market. Adhering to the principle of asset-liability matching, it practices long-term, value-based, and prudent investment philosophies. By leveraging its strengths as patient capital, the company is committed to continuously advancing its investments in the equity market. It will further increase its strategic positioning in high-quality core assets across various sectors, actively supporting the development of new quality productive forces and high-quality economic growth, thereby contributing to the sustained enhancement of long-term investment value in the capital markets.

Ensuring Stable Cash Dividends

The company places high importance on sharing the fruits of high-quality development with its investors and is dedicated to creating long-term, sustainable returns for shareholders. Since its listing, it has distributed cumulative dividends totaling CNY 245.1 billion. Following approval at the company's 2025 annual general meeting, a final dividend for 2025 of CNY 6.18 per 10 shares (tax inclusive) has been approved. Combined with the interim cash dividend already distributed for 2025, the total dividend for the full year 2025 amounts to CNY 8.56 per 10 shares (tax inclusive), with a total distribution value of approximately CNY 24.195 billion.

Looking ahead to 2026, the company will continue to diligently implement its cash dividend policy under a stable and improving dividend philosophy. It will proceed with prudent arrangements for the 2026 dividend distribution, actively preparing for interim and annual profit allocations. These efforts aim to enhance the stability, sustainability, and predictability of dividends, thereby further improving the sense of gain for investors.