Agricultural Bank of China
The Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) is a Chinese state-owned bank and one of the biggest banks in the world by assets. Its predecessor, the Agricultural Cooperative Bank, was established in 1951. The bank was restructured into a joint stock limited liability company in January 2009.
Chinese state banks’ enhanced policy roles increases support prospects
Chinese state banks’ enhanced policy roles increases support prospects
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