China Construction Bank (OTCMKTS:CICHY) (OTCMKTS:CICHY) is one of the largest state-owned commercial banks in China, headquartered in Beijing. Established in 1954 as the People’s Construction Bank of China, it was restructured as a joint-stock commercial bank in 1996. The bank provides a broad range of banking and financial services to government, corporate, and individual clients, supporting the nation’s infrastructure and economic development goals.
The bank’s core business activities include corporate banking, personal banking, treasury operations and capital markets services. Its corporate offerings encompass project and trade finance, cash management, supply chain finance and specialized lending for infrastructure and real estate projects. On the retail side, China Construction Bank offers deposit accounts, consumer and mortgage loans, credit and debit cards, wealth management products and digital banking platforms, leveraging technology to enhance customer experience.
Since its incorporation, China Construction Bank has expanded its footprint both domestically and internationally. The bank’s shares were listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges in 2005, marking one of the largest initial public offerings at the time. It now operates a network of branches and subsidiaries across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, New York, London and other financial centers, serving clients involved in cross-border trade, investment and global infrastructure projects.
Governed by a board of directors and managed by an executive leadership team, China Construction Bank places emphasis on risk management, corporate governance and sustainable finance. The bank plays an active role in supporting China’s Belt and Road Initiative, financing infrastructure and development projects across Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America. Its strategic priorities include digital transformation, green finance and expanding its international business to meet the evolving needs of a diverse client base.
