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China’s largest state-owned lenders reported largely stagnant 2025 earnings amid narrowing margins and Beijing’s push to support the economy. Agricultural Bank of China’s net income rose 3.2% to 291 billion yuan, while Bank of China’s grew 2.1%, with peers posting similar gains. Weak lending margins and rising impairments persisted. Authorities in March pledged special sovereign bond issuance to recapitalize major banks and bolster the $69 trillion financial system.