China Life sees sharp jump in earnings

China Life Insurance Co Ltd, the country's largest life insurer, reported a sharp jump in annual profit for 2025, fueled by strong investment returns and a shift toward higher-value products, although premium growth slowed amid an industry-wide transition.

Net profit attributable to shareholders rose 44.1 percent year-onyear to 154.08 billion yuan ($21.2 billion) in 2025, while total premium income rose 8.7 percent to 729.9 billion yuan, the company said in its annual results.