| Annually, the Bank accounts for around 40% of all capital equipment
investment (construction and technological renovation projects) loans
granted by state-owned banks. The Bank committed funds to 183 new
projects in China during the year, each of which has made, or is expected
to make, a significant impact on the surrounding local economies and
lifestyles of the people and areas affected. A Breakdown of the geographical
distribution of new loans in 1999, compared to 1998, is shown on the
following map. |
