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China Life Insurance

(中国人寿保险股份有限公司)

中国人寿保险股份有限公司

Beijing-based China Life Insurance Co provides life insurance and annuity products. It listed in December 2003, raising US$3.5 billion.

Chairman / President

Wang Bin

CEO / Managing Director

Su Hengxuan

CFO / Finance Director

Zhao Peng

Industry

Insurance

Website

e-chinalife.com

Headquarters Address

16 Financial Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China

Stock Code

SEHK: 2628

Year Founded

2003

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