In the first half of 2024, China's economy faced various internal and external challenges while remaining stable, despite ongoing bottlenecks. The banking sector is concentrating on long-term development and supporting real economic growth, guided by the 'Five Major Areas' and the Central Financial Work Conference. This report analyses 58 A- or H-share listed banks that disclosed their semi-annual reports by June 30, 2024, using publicly sourced data in RMB.