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Chinese Bank Shares Extend Record Rally as Earnings and Dividends Draw Investors

Chinese bank shares are rallying as resilient first-half profits and higher interim dividends offer investors attractive income amid falling deposit rates.

By Rebecca Hsu4 min read

Hong Kong, 1 September 2026 – Chinese bank shares extended a record-breaking rally after the country’s largest lenders reported resilient first-half earnings and raised interim dividend payout ratios, strengthening the sector’s appeal to investors seeking dependable income amid falling deposit returns.

The six biggest state-owned banks — Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, Bank of Communications and Postal Savings Bank of China — collectively reported operating revenue of about 2.005 trillion yuan and attributable net profit of 712.6 billion yuan for the first half.

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  • Rebecca Hsu is a Senior Economist and Lead Analyst for The Ledger Asia, focusing on the rapidly evolving financial landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. With a background in sovereign risk assessment and emerging market trends, Rebecca provides sharp commentary on trade dynamics, monetary policy, and the digital economy's impact on regional growth.

    Formerly a strategic advisor for major financial institutions in Hong Kong, she excels at translating complex macroeconomic shifts into actionable insights for investors and policymakers. Her work at The Ledger Asia centers on China’s economic transition and the burgeoning manufacturing hubs of ASEAN, ensuring readers stay ahead of Asia’s shifting financial tides.