The grand opening of China Life Center and China Life International Financial Academy - fulfills the company’s internationalization strategy and marks a new milestone in its business development
China Life (Overseas) held an opening ceremony for China Life Center and China Life International Financial Academy today. Distinguished guests from different industries in China and Hong Kong, as well as China Life (Overseas)’s business partners, gathered at the ceremony to witness this significant milestone for the Company. Mr. Yang Mingsheng, Chairman of China Life Insurance (Group) Company, and other senior management from the Group’s companies also attended to celebrate the occasion.
The ceremony opened with a rousing LED drum performance, which embodied the dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism of China Life (Overseas). The guests of honor then officiated the opening ceremony of China Life Center, which featured a giant illuminated sphere which had the China Life (Overseas)’s logo spinning inside. This represented the Company’s corporate credo of “Lifelong Promise‧Lifelong Partner”, as well as its commitment to expanding its global presence and providing comprehensive insurance products and services to customers all over the world.
Mr. Yang Mingsheng, Chairman of China Life Insurance (Group) Company, said, “China Life Center has provided the foundation from which China Life (Overseas) expands from Hong Kong to the world, and marks another important and meaningful step forward for the Company’s development. As an international financial center, Hong Kong enjoys a strong competitive edge and has significant influence in the global financial arena. We believe the acquisition of a Grade A commercial building in the city and its designation as China Life (Overseas)’s headquarters will facilitate the Company’s future growth in the international market. It also reflects China Life’s confidence in Hong Kong, and its steadfast commitment to continuing its development in the city.”
Mr. Liu An Lin, Deputy Chairman and President of China Life (Overseas), said, “Backed by the strong resources of our parent company, China Life, the opening of China Life Center marks the successful roll out of our internationalization strategy. We view talent as an important cornerstone of our corporate development and have always attached great importance to the cultivation of talented individuals. The opening of the China Life International Financial Academy will strengthen the quality of our teams and nurture even more talents; and through various training courses, the academy will promote the personal advancement of our people and drive our business development.”
Also today, the China Life International Financial Academy took part in the signing ceremony of a strategic cooperation agreement with the CUHK Business School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Deloitte Growth Academy, with the objective of drawing upon their respective strengths to create a synergy, as well as providing high quality, modern training and education facilities for senior management, staff members, financial advisors and financial planners of all member companies of China Life.
China Life (Overseas) acquired enbloc West Office Tower and West Retail Villa of One HarbourGate in 2015 and named it China Life Center for use as the Company’s headquarters in Hong Kong. China Life Center located at No.18 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon and boasts a full sea view of the Victoria Harbour. Designed by internationally renowned architecture firm PLP, the façade of the Grade A office building skillfully replicates the shape of a sailing boat’s main sail. In caring for the needs of its employees, the Company strives to create a high quality, comfortable and dynamic working environment. China Life Center embodies the character of a flexible and high-tech office, and is designed with open spaces and many public facilities to facilitate team cooperation and improve working efficiency.
