Bank of China became the official partner for the 9th Asian Winter Games, held in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, from Feb 7 to 14, 2025. This partnership represents another milestone in the bank's ongoing involvement with international sporting events, following its distinction as the only bank in China to have served both the Beijing Summer and Winter Olympics.

Ge Haijiao, chairman of BOC, attended the opening ceremony alongside guests from 34 Asian countries and regions. They engaged in in-depth discussions on financial support for the development of the ice and snow economy and strategies for building a leading sporting nation.

A BOC service counter for the 9th Asian Winter Games.[Photo/WeChat account: bankofchina2016]

Leveraging its global reach and comprehensive service offerings, BOC provided a wide array of high-level financial services at the winter sporting event, including fund settlement, account management, and cross-border payments.

The bank has long been actively exploring the integration of finance with the ice and snow industry, strengthening its financial service capabilities. Through concrete actions, it aims to contribute to the high-quality development of the nation’s ice and snow sector.