Established in 1994 and solelyowned by the central gover-nment， The Export-Import Bankof China (China Eximbank) is a statepolicy bank under the direct leadershipof the State Council. Its internationalcredit ratings are compatible with thenational sovereign ratings. At present，the Bank has seven business branches，six domestic representative offices andtwo overseas representative offices -one for Southern Eastern Africaand the other in Paris Rep. Office.It has established and maintainedcorrespondent relationship with 140foreign banks worldwide.