Almost certain likelihood of extraordinary government support due to the critical importance of its policy role and integral link with the government. Strong business position supported by stable customer base and multi-pillar development strategy. Significant one-off capital boost from central bank's capital injection. Still weaker capital and earnings than other major Chinese banks' Concentration of the bank's credit exposure to corporate sector and significant off-balance commitment. Possible shift in asset mix towards risky assets. The stable outlook on the rating on China Development Bank Corp. (CDB) is in line with the outlook on the sovereign rating on China (AA-/Stable/A-1+; cnAAA/cnA-1+). Given the bank's integral link and criterial role to the central government, future rating transitions are likely linked to the
