China Merchants was founded on December 26, 1872, and officially opened to business on January 17, 1873. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China Merchants is currently one of the major Chinese state-owned conglomerate enterprises, and one of the 'Big Four' Chinese enterprises in Hong Kong.China Merchants has business operations across Asia and has reached an important position within the international industrial and commercial community.

China Merchants's port and port-related business		China Merchants is China's leading toll road and bridge investor and operators

China Merchants has grown into a diversified conglomerate, boasting a well-developed business network with strong expertise in several business sectors including transportation infrastructure (ports and toll roads), finance (banking, insurance, funds and services), real estate and related construction services, energy, shipping and logistics. China Merchants has over HK$60 billion (US$7.7 billion) in total assets and nearly HK$120 billion (US$15.5 billion) in total assets under management.