Looking ahead to the year 2008, BOC will adhere to the implementation of the scientific development concept, perform its corporate social responsibilities and work towards the promotion of social harmony. The Bank will also remain committed to creating additional economic benefit for shareholders by speeding up product innovation, improving its services and enhancing customer satisfaction levels. The Bank will further enhance its internal management and improve compliance with legal requirements and commercial ethics, while strengthening risk management. Moreover, the Bank will push ahead with the development of its corporate culture and promote innovative human resources practices to guarantee the rights and interests of its employees while providing them with better prospects for career advancement.

As a green bank, BOC will make a strong effort to initiate environmental protection awareness among its staff and customers, reduce energy consumption and develop a green credit system to promote environmental protection. The Bank will also support the development of China's education, science and technology, culture and public welfare by investing in social programs such as poverty alleviation and disaster relief. Finally, during this Olympic year, BOC will place special emphasis on the provision of first-rate financial services for the Beijing 2008 Games and Paralympics to win honor for the Bank and the nation as a whole.