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What an impressive write-up. Thank you very much for all the work.

I'm really worried about the mismatching between assets and liability durations. I consider it a very big red flag, but it's a very interesting case to follow from time to time.

Joaquin

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Thank you Joaquin!

Yes the asset-liability mismatch is a feature of Chinese life insurance companies unfortunately. Perhaps one day there'll be enough long-maturity assets for them to achieve proper immunisation of cash flows.

Ping An looks inexpensive and may be worth a bet the political aspects make it difficult to judge.

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If blood was on the streets on banking and insurance. And a contagion was to take hold. What are your views on the sectors that one should concentrate on ?

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