The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) is the largest bank in China, and the fourth largest company in the country. By the end of 2002, its total assets accounted for a quarter of the total owned by China' s commercial banks. It has the largest domestic network and a fast-growing international presence, with 71 branches and subsidiaries in major international financial centers around the world. It has been equipped with arguably the best banking technology in the country, which enables it to deliver a wide range of products and services to the largest corporate and retail customer base in China.

ICBC's remarkable performance has been duly recognised by the financial industry of the world. ICBC was awarded "Bank of the Year" for three consecutive years by the Banker magazine and the Global Finance magazine. According to The Banker, which rated 1000 major banks worldwide according to their first-tier capital, ICBC has been among the top ten for four consecutive years and No. 1 in China for five consecutive years. ICBC has been included among Global 500 enterprises in the world for four years in succession.