OREANDA-NEWS. November 29, 2011. Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) won the title of the "Most Innovative Chinese Company" in 2011 from the Fortune China. This is the first time that ABC has won this award. Vice President and Executive Director Mr. Yang Kun attended the awarding ceremony and accepted this award on behalf of ABC, reported the press-centre of ABC.

The Fortune, as a famous finance and economics magazine, launched "Rank of Global Top 500" and "Fortune Global Forum", etc. with significant influence all over the world. 2011 is the 15th anniversary of the initial issue of Fortune China. The Fortune China together with relevant research institutes elected 25 most innovative Chinese companies by comprehensively surveying the financial status of 500 Chinese companies listed in Chinese mainland and Hong Kong based on factors like industry differences, industry cycle and investment strategies of companies. ABC was selected as an excellent representative in the banking industry. Well-known companies like Tencent, China Vanke, Haier and China Mobile were selected as well.

ABC's election as the "Most Innovative Chinese Company" fully reflected that ABC had achieved significant success since its reform and innovation, and therefore won high appreciation from the society. In the future, ABC will as always improve its banking services with innovation as a driving force and actively perform its social responsibilities to contribute more to the social and economic development.