As the "15th Five-Year Plan" period begins in 2026, China's economy continues to strengthen its solid foundation and positive momentum for long-term growth. The Central Economic Work Conference has outlined the direction for the coming year, supporting a stable start to the "15th Five-Year Plan." During this critical period, the capital market bears the important mission of serving national strategies and empowering the real economy. As a vital component of the nation's financial system, the financial sector must demonstrate greater responsibility in addressing external challenges and maintaining economic and financial security and stability.

2025 marks the 30th anniversary of CICC's establishment. Over the past three decades, CICC has consistently aligned with the nation's development, contributing professional services to the construction of the capital market. Standing at this new historical starting point, CICC remains steadfast in pursuing the goal of building a strong financial nation, with the vision of becoming "an international first-class investment bank trusted by the Party and satisfactory to the people," actively contributing its professional expertise.

CICC will focus on developing "Wealth Investment Banking" and "Asset Investment Banking," capitalizing on the trend of diversified asset allocation by residents, striving to expand the overall social wealth pool, and supporting the expansion of domestic demand and the boosting of market confidence. The firm will deepen its "Industrial Investment Banking" initiatives, leveraging its professional strengths in "investing early, in small ventures, and for the long term," to provide financial support for technological innovation and industrial upgrading. CICC will continue to enhance its distinctive "Transactional Investment Banking" features and international advantages, strengthening cross-border connectivity, serving high-level opening-up, and helping to elevate the global competitiveness of China's capital market.

On this new journey, CICC will adhere to its founding principle of "Rooted in China, Connecting with the World," utilizing its capabilities to serve national requirements, and firmly fulfill the mission of a state-owned financial institution. By collaborating with all stakeholders, CICC aims to contribute to the high-quality development of the capital market and the modernization of the Chinese economy, striving to write a new chapter in building a first-class investment bank.

Profile: Mr. Chen Liang, born in January 1968, was appointed Chairman of the company in November 2023, and has served as Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Management Committee since October 2023. From October 1994 to February 2001, Mr. Chen held various positions at Xinjiang Hongyuan Trust and Investment Co., Ltd., including Director of the Computer Department, Deputy General Manager of the Securities Department and Manager of the Wenyi Road Securities Business Department, and Deputy General Manager of the Securities Business Headquarters. From February 2001 to September 2009, he served in roles such as General Manager of the Urumqi Business Headquarters, Assistant General Manager, General Manager of the Xinjiang Marketing and Brokerage Center, and General Manager of the Brokerage Business Headquarters at Hongyuan Securities Co., Ltd. From September 2009 to January 2015, he was Deputy General Manager of Hongyuan Securities Co., Ltd. and Chairman of Hongyuan Futures Co., Ltd. From December 2014 to May 2019, he served as a member of the Party Committee of Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co., Ltd. (listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, stock code: 000166, and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, stock code: 06806) and Shenwan Hongyuan Securities Co., Ltd., General Manager of Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co., Ltd., and Executive Director of Shenwan Hongyuan Western Securities Co., Ltd. From August 2015 to May 2019, he was Secretary of the Party Committee of Shenwan Hongyuan Western Securities Co., Ltd. From June 2019 to October 2023, he successively held the positions of President, Vice Chairman, and Chairman of China Galaxy Securities Co., Ltd. (listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, stock code: 601881, and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, stock code: 06881). Mr. Chen graduated from Xinjiang University with a bachelor's degree in Mathematics in July 1989 and obtained an Executive Master of Business Administration from Fudan University in January 2016.