On August 29, international authoritative index institution MSCI Inc updated the ESG rating of China Life Insurance Company Limited (stock codes: 601628.SH, 2628.HK), upgrading it from A to AA, maintaining its position at the highest level in China's life and health insurance industry.

MSCI recognized that China Life Insurance Company Limited outperformed industry averages in four key areas: human capital development, privacy and data security, responsible investment, and accessibility of financial services. Among these, human capital development, privacy and data security, and responsible investment showed significant score improvements, reaching ESG leader levels.

It is understood that in recent years, China Life Insurance Company Limited has consistently anchored its ESG strategy of "building a world-class, responsible life insurance company," integrating ESG principles into all aspects of business operations and development, actively constructing a sustainable development governance model that combines self-growth with social contribution, and serving China's modernization efforts. Through years of dedicated efforts, the company has forged a distinctive "China Life ESG path" that embodies Chinese characteristics while aligning with international standards. Its ESG practices have gained widespread recognition from all sectors of society, successively winning honors such as "ESG Green Company Star," "Outstanding ESG Financial Enterprise of the Year," and "Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Award."