What do the logos of China's four major banks mean?

Banks are indispensable in our lives.

Financial management, investment and even buying water and electricity all depend on them.

After China's accession to the WTO, the influx of foreign brands in the financial industry has brought about changes to the current Chinese banks. What kind of backgrounds do these banks have? Let's get to know them today.

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) was established on January 1, 1984 and is headquartered in Beijing. It is the largest bank in mainland China.

Ranked 16th in global tier one capital.

Logo explanation: red characters on a white background with the word "work" hollowed out, indicating service to the industrial and commercial industries.

The overall pattern of the bank emblem is an ancient Chinese coin with a round square hole. The word "work" in the center of the pattern and the outer circle imply the circulation of goods, indicating the characteristics of ICBC as a national bank specializing in industrial and commercial credit; the pattern of "work" is surrounded by four

The surface and eight right angles symbolize the business development of ICBC and the breadth of connections in economic construction; the two corresponding geometric figures in the pattern symbolize the harmonious relationship between ICBC and its customers, which are interdependent, close, and cooperative.

Bank of China Bank of China was established with the approval of President Sun Yat-sen on January 24, 1912.

Its predecessor was the Hubu Bank established by the Qing government in 1905, and was renamed the Qing Bank in 1908.

After nearly a century of development, Bank of China has become the most international commercial bank in China.

Logo interpretation: red characters on a white background, the bank logo as a whole is in the shape of an ancient coin, representing the bank; the disconnected "中" character represents China; the outer circle indicates that the Bank of China is a large international bank facing the world. China Construction Bank (China Construction Bank) ) China Construction Bank was established on October 1, 1954. At that time, the bank was named the People's Construction Bank of China. The logo's explanation: The inner square and outer circle graphics based on ancient copper coins have clear bank attributes and focus on the " Square represents strictness, standardization, and seriousness; circle represents fullness, affinity, and integration. The changes in the upper right corner of the graphic form an overlapping three-dimensional effect, representing the English abbreviations of "China" and "Architecture". That is: the overlap of two C letters means accumulation, symbolizing the development and growth of China Construction Bank in the process of accumulation of funds, and providing services for China's economic construction. The graphic breaks through the closed circle, symbolizing the integration of ancient culture and modern business concepts. In the new modern economic construction, China Construction Bank is rooted in China and faces the world. The standard color is sea blue, which symbolizes rationality, tolerance, peace and stability, and means that China Construction Bank absorbs and accommodates talents and funds from all parties like the sea. The bank (Agricultural Bank of China) was established in March 1955. In April 1957, the State Council decided to merge the Agricultural Bank of China and the People's Bank of China. Logo explanation: Green picture on a white background, wheat ears mark, indicating that the Bank of Communications mainly serves agriculture, symbolizing a green harvest. (Bank of Communications) Founded in 1908 (the 34th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu), Bank of Communications is one of the four early banks in China and one of the earliest note-issuing banks in China. Logo explanation: The emblem of Bank of Communications is the English version of Bank of Communications. The initials "B" and "C" of the translated name BANKOFCOMMUNICATIONS are combined to form a three-dimensional plane, indicating the company's strong strength and comprehensive business. The entire pattern has a sense of extension, reflecting the Bank of Communications' continuous development, growth and increasing prosperity. Trend. China Merchants Bank CMB (China Merchants Bank Ltd) was established on April 8, 1987. It is the first joint-stock commercial bank in my country that is completely owned by corporate legal persons. The head office is located in Shenzhen. Logo explanation: with the initials of China Merchants Bank. C, M, and B are the basic design elements, which are designed based on China Merchants Bank’s internationalization and modernization. The “M” shape in the visual center is solid and powerful, symbolizing China Merchants Bank’s development trend of comprehensively expanding domestic and international markets. The shape of "B", together with the parallel rays full of speed, forms a graphic symbol of sailing to sea and smooth capital; the seven parallel rays represent the seven original shareholders of China Merchants Bank, conveying a clear affinity and contemporary nature. The standard color selection represents The vibrant and enthusiastic red color symbolizes CMB’s business vitality and service enthusiasm, and is full of internal motivation to make upward leaps and a positive attitude to proactively adapt to the market. The entire bank emblem reflects CMB’s enterprising spirit and power of change, conveying that CMB “Because of you.” and change” corporate philosophy.

The bank emblem perfectly integrates and deeply interacts with China Merchants Bank's own corporate characteristics and cultural characteristics.

Xinghui Yuhan China Merchants Bank will keep pace with the times, work with shareholders and customers to achieve great results, and jointly build a century-old store worthy of customer trust and steady development.

ChinaCITIC Bank ChinaCITIC Bank (formerly known as CITIC Industrial Bank) is affiliated to China CITIC Group Corporation. Founded in 1987, it is one of the earliest emerging commercial banks established during China's reform and opening up.

Mr. Rong Yiren, former vice president of the country, is the first chairman of the board.

Logo explanation: "Chinese Seal" was called "Xi" in ancient my country and is a symbol of power and dignity.

The main color of "Yin" is red, which represents rise, growth and development.

The first meaning of "yin" means "integrity".

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