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NEW YORK, September 18, 2014 — Global Finance is proud to present the winners of the 7th annual Stars of China Awards, honoring the best banks and companies in China.
Global Finance’s Stars of China Awards are the preeminent evaluation of China’s companies and financial institutions by international media.
The list on the following page and a full report on the winners will be published in the November issue of Global Finance, along with an exclusive ranking of the Top 10 Safest Banks in China and an in-depth look at the success stories behind the Stars of China winners and their various approaches to business excellence in the unique environment of the People’s Republic.
“China’s top banks and companies profit from the geopolitical stability of the country. As the government enacts change to improve the business environment and provide further impetus to the economy, they will be primary beneficiaries,” said Joseph D. Giarraputo, Publisher and Editorial Director of Global Finance. “The banks and companies being recognized as the Stars of China 2014 have seized the opportunity inherent in this environment and are leading the way for their competitors.”