Founded in 1872, China Merchants Group is a Hong Kong-headquartered, state-owned enterprise and a pioneer in China's national industry and commerce. As a diversified conglomerate, its mission is to drive economic progress through commercial success, focusing on three core strategic platforms: comprehensive transportation, characteristic finance, and the comprehensive development and operation of cities and industrial parks. It manages a vast portfolio including ports, shipping, toll roads, banking, insurance, securities, and real estate, playing a significant role in China's modern economic history and its integration with the global market.