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CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD

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CILFY Report (type unavailable) · filed 2023-11-13

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Latest fiscal year

Revenue

804 billion CNY

2022 · CNY

Exact inputs and evidence

Revenue: 804388000000 CNY Source

Net margin

3.99%

2022 · %

Exact inputs and evidence

Net Income: 32082000000 CNY Source
Revenue: 804388000000 CNY Source

Operating cash flow

352 billion CNY

2022 · CNY

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Cash Flow: 351968000000 CNY Source

Free cash flow

349 billion CNY

2022 · CNY

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Cash Flow: 351968000000 CNY Source
Capital Expenditure: 3076000000 CNY Source

Cash and cash equivalents: 128 billion CNY 2022-12-31 Source
Exact value

127594000000 CNY
Long-term debt including current maturities: Not available
Shares outstanding: Not available

Includes later revisions to earlier periods. Annual charts exclude incomplete years.

Latest filing recorded: 2023-11-13.

Financial data available through: 2022-12-31.

Coverage by financial measure

Revenue: 8 of 11 periods available· newest 2022-12-31
operating income: No compatible figures in this window
Net income: 8 of 11 periods available· newest 2022-12-31
Operating cash flow: 8 of 11 periods available· newest 2022-12-31
Capital expenditure: 8 of 11 periods available· newest 2022-12-31
Total assets: 7 of 11 periods available· newest 2022-12-31
Total liabilities: 7 of 11 periods available· newest 2022-12-31
current assets: No compatible figures in this window
current liabilities: No compatible figures in this window
Cash and cash equivalents: 8 of 11 periods available· newest 2022-12-31
long term debt: No compatible figures in this window
shares outstanding: No compatible figures in this window

Coverage describes values retained in this snapshot. Missing values are not zero; loading limits are reported separately.

What changed year over year

Latest complete year compared with the corresponding period one year earlier. These are measured changes; they do not establish their business causes.

Revenue
-2.5%

Prior period

CNY 824.93 billion

2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
Current period

CNY 804.39 billion

2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

804388000000 − 824933000000 = -20545000000 CNY

824933000000 CNY · 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
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804388000000 CNY · 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Revenue · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2022-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Year-over-year change in Revenue: -20545000000 CNY Concept: fundies:Revenue Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:Revenue: 804388000000 CNY (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#5261487 Filing: 000119312523109212 Input fundies:Revenue: 824933000000 CNY (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#5457774 Filing: 000119312523109212
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Net income
-36.8%

Prior period

CNY 50.77 billion

2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
Current period

CNY 32.08 billion

2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

32082000000 − 50766000000 = -18684000000 CNY

50766000000 CNY · 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
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32082000000 CNY · 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Net income · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2022-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Year-over-year change in Net income: -18684000000 CNY Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:NetIncome: 32082000000 CNY (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#5335557 Filing: 000119312523109212 Input fundies:NetIncome: 50766000000 CNY (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#5531855 Filing: 000119312523109212
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Operating cash flow
+22.9%

Prior period

CNY 286.45 billion

2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
Current period

CNY 351.97 billion

2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

351968000000 − 286446000000 = 65522000000 CNY

286446000000 CNY · 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
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351968000000 CNY · 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Operating cash flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2022-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Year-over-year change in Operating cash flow: 65522000000 CNY Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 351968000000 CNY (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3883557 Filing: 000119312523109212 Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 286446000000 CNY (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3884015 Filing: 000119312523109212
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Capital expenditure
-44.9%

Prior period

CNY 5.58 billion

2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
Current period

CNY 3.08 billion

2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

3076000000 − 5583000000 = -2507000000 CNY

5583000000 CNY · 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
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3076000000 CNY · 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Capital expenditure · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2022-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Year-over-year change in Capital expenditure: -2507000000 CNY Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 3076000000 CNY (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3902104 Filing: 000119312523109212 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 5583000000 CNY (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3902590 Filing: 000119312523109212
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Where revenue goes

How a period’s revenue divides into costs and what remains as profit. Items marked Derived are calculated by subtraction from reported figures.

2022 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31

Revenue CNY 804.39 billion 100% of revenue
Operating costs Derived Unavailable An input is unavailable.
Operating income Unavailable An input is unavailable.
Tax, interest and other Derived Unavailable An input is unavailable.
Net income CNY 32.08 billion 4% of revenue

Cash

Operating cash flow CNY 351.97 billion 44% of revenue
Capital expenditure CNY 3.08 billion 0.4% of revenue
Free cash flow Derived CNY 348.89 billion 43% of revenue

Share of revenue by period

Net income
Tax, interest and other
Operating costs

2015 Not shown: operating income or net income is not reported.
2016 Not shown: operating income or net income is not reported.
2017 Not shown: operating income or net income is not reported.
2018 Not shown: operating income or net income is not reported.
2019 Not shown: operating income or net income is not reported.
2020 Not shown: operating income or net income is not reported.
2021 Not shown: operating income or net income is not reported.
2022 Not shown: operating income or net income is not reported.

Values and sources

Revenue breakdown by annual reporting period
Period	Revenue	Operating costs	Operating income	Tax, interest and other	Net income	Free cash flow	Source
2015 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31	507449000000	Unavailable	Unavailable	Unavailable	34699000000	-27195000000 Derived	Source 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 507449000000 CNY Inspect Revenue Open source 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 34699000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: -18811000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 8384000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2016 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31	540781000000	Unavailable	Unavailable	Unavailable	19127000000	83788000000 Derived	Source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 540781000000 CNY Inspect Revenue Open source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 19127000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 89098000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 5310000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2017 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31	643355000000	Unavailable	Unavailable	Unavailable	32253000000	191371000000 Derived	Source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 643355000000 CNY Inspect Revenue Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 32253000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 200990000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 9619000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2018 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31	627419000000	Unavailable	Unavailable	Unavailable	11395000000	128006000000 Derived	Source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 627419000000 CNY Inspect Revenue Open source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 11395000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 147552000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 19546000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2019 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31	729499000000	Unavailable	Unavailable	Unavailable	58281000000	274611000000 Derived	Source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 729499000000 CNY Inspect Revenue Open source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 58281000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 286028000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 11417000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2020 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31	805049000000	Unavailable	Unavailable	Unavailable	50221000000	296328000000 Derived	Source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 805049000000 CNY Inspect Revenue Open source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 50221000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 303990000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 7662000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2021 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31	824933000000	Unavailable	Unavailable	Unavailable	50766000000	280863000000 Derived	Source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 824933000000 CNY Inspect Revenue Open source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 50766000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 286446000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 5583000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2022 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31	804388000000	Unavailable	Unavailable	Unavailable	32082000000	348892000000 Derived	Source 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 804388000000 CNY Inspect Revenue Open source 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 32082000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 351968000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 3076000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source

Amounts are exact, in CNY.

Growth

Sales over time and how quickly they are changing.

Revenue

Revenue reported for each complete financial period.

CNY 804.4B 2022

Values and sources

Revenue values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(CNY)	Source evidence
20152015-12-31	Revenue	507449000000	Revenue: 507449000000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Revenue	540781000000	Revenue: 540781000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Revenue	643355000000	Revenue: 643355000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Revenue	627419000000	Revenue: 627419000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Revenue	729499000000	Revenue: 729499000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Revenue	805049000000	Revenue: 805049000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Revenue	824933000000	Revenue: 824933000000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Revenue	804388000000	Revenue: 804388000000 Open source

Revenue growth

Change in revenue from the same financial period one year earlier.

-2.5% 2022

Values and sources

Revenue growth values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
20152015-12-31	Year over year	No prior comparable period	Revenue: 507449000000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Year over year	6.6%	Revenue: 540781000000 Open source Revenue: 507449000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Year over year	19%	Revenue: 643355000000 Open source Revenue: 540781000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Year over year	-2.5%	Revenue: 627419000000 Open source Revenue: 643355000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Year over year	16.3%	Revenue: 729499000000 Open source Revenue: 627419000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Year over year	10.4%	Revenue: 805049000000 Open source Revenue: 729499000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Year over year	2.5%	Revenue: 824933000000 Open source Revenue: 805049000000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Year over year	-2.5%	Revenue: 804388000000 Open source Revenue: 824933000000 Open source

Profit and cash

How much revenue becomes profit, and how much cash operations generate.

Profit margins

Operating income, net income and free cash flow as a share of revenue.

Net margin 4% 2022

Free cash flow margin 43.4% 2022

Operating margin
Net margin
Free cash flow margin

Values and sources

Profit margins values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
2015-12-31	Operating margin	Not reported	Revenue: 507449000000 Open source
2016-12-31	Operating margin	Not reported	Revenue: 540781000000 Open source
2017-12-31	Operating margin	Not reported	Revenue: 643355000000 Open source
2018-12-31	Operating margin	Not reported	Revenue: 627419000000 Open source
2019-12-31	Operating margin	Not reported	Revenue: 729499000000 Open source
2020-12-31	Operating margin	Not reported	Revenue: 805049000000 Open source
2021-12-31	Operating margin	Not reported	Revenue: 824933000000 Open source
2022-12-31	Operating margin	Not reported	Revenue: 804388000000 Open source
20152015-12-31	Net margin	6.8%	Net Income: 34699000000 Open source Revenue: 507449000000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Net margin	3.5%	Net Income: 19127000000 Open source Revenue: 540781000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Net margin	5%	Net Income: 32253000000 Open source Revenue: 643355000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Net margin	1.8%	Net Income: 11395000000 Open source Revenue: 627419000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Net margin	8%	Net Income: 58281000000 Open source Revenue: 729499000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Net margin	6.2%	Net Income: 50221000000 Open source Revenue: 805049000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Net margin	6.2%	Net Income: 50766000000 Open source Revenue: 824933000000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Net margin	4%	Net Income: 32082000000 Open source Revenue: 804388000000 Open source
20152015-12-31	Free cash flow margin	-5.4%	Revenue: 507449000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: -18811000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 8384000000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Free cash flow margin	15.5%	Revenue: 540781000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 89098000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 5310000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Free cash flow margin	29.7%	Revenue: 643355000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 200990000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 9619000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Free cash flow margin	20.4%	Revenue: 627419000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 147552000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 19546000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Free cash flow margin	37.6%	Revenue: 729499000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 286028000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 11417000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Free cash flow margin	36.8%	Revenue: 805049000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 303990000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 7662000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Free cash flow margin	34%	Revenue: 824933000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 286446000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 5583000000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Free cash flow margin	43.4%	Revenue: 804388000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 351968000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 3076000000 Open source

Operating cash flow

Cash generated by the company’s normal business operations.

CNY 352B 2022

Values and sources

Operating cash flow values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(CNY)	Source evidence
20152015-12-31	Operating cash flow	-18811000000	Operating Cash Flow: -18811000000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Operating cash flow	89098000000	Operating Cash Flow: 89098000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Operating cash flow	200990000000	Operating Cash Flow: 200990000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Operating cash flow	147552000000	Operating Cash Flow: 147552000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Operating cash flow	286028000000	Operating Cash Flow: 286028000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Operating cash flow	303990000000	Operating Cash Flow: 303990000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Operating cash flow	286446000000	Operating Cash Flow: 286446000000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Operating cash flow	351968000000	Operating Cash Flow: 351968000000 Open source

Free cash flow

Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure for the same period and unit.

CNY 348.9B 2022

Values and sources

Free cash flow values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(CNY)	Source evidence
20152015-12-31	Free cash flow	-27195000000	Operating Cash Flow: -18811000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 8384000000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Free cash flow	83788000000	Operating Cash Flow: 89098000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 5310000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Free cash flow	191371000000	Operating Cash Flow: 200990000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 9619000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Free cash flow	128006000000	Operating Cash Flow: 147552000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 19546000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Free cash flow	274611000000	Operating Cash Flow: 286028000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 11417000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Free cash flow	296328000000	Operating Cash Flow: 303990000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 7662000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Free cash flow	280863000000	Operating Cash Flow: 286446000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 5583000000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Free cash flow	348892000000	Operating Cash Flow: 351968000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 3076000000 Open source

Balance sheet

Liabilities and short-term ability to meet obligations at each period end.

Liabilities to assets

Total liabilities as a share of total assets.

91.5% 2022

Values and sources

Liabilities to assets values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
2015-12-31	Liabilities / assets	Not reported	No source recorded
20162016-12-31	Liabilities / assets	88.6%	Total Liabilities: 2389303000000 Open source Total Assets: 2696951000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Liabilities / assets	88.8%	Total Liabilities: 2572281000000 Open source Total Assets: 2897591000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Liabilities / assets	90.1%	Total Liabilities: 2931113000000 Open source Total Assets: 3254403000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Liabilities / assets	89%	Total Liabilities: 3317432000000 Open source Total Assets: 3726791000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Liabilities / assets	89.2%	Total Liabilities: 3795976000000 Open source Total Assets: 4253544000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Liabilities / assets	90%	Total Liabilities: 4405346000000 Open source Total Assets: 4892480000000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Liabilities / assets	91.5%	Total Liabilities: 4806867000000 Open source Total Assets: 5251988000000 Open source

Current assets to current liabilities

Current assets divided by current liabilities.

Not enough comparable data to show this history.

Values and sources

Current assets to current liabilities values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
2015-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	Not reported	No source recorded
2016-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	Not reported	No source recorded
2017-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	Not reported	No source recorded
2018-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	Not reported	No source recorded
2019-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	Not reported	No source recorded
2020-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	Not reported	No source recorded
2021-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	Not reported	No source recorded
2022-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	Not reported	No source recorded

Cash generation

Compare reported profit with operating cash and capital spending. Free cash flow is calculated as operating cash flow minus capital expenditure when both exact, consolidated amounts match the same period and unit.

Cash generation by annual reporting period
Period	Net income	Operating cash flow	Capital expenditure	Free cash flow
2015 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31	CNY 34.7 billion Exact value Exact value: 34699000000 CNY 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 34699000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2015-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Net Income: 34699000000 CNY Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2015-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2015-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 34699000000 CNY (2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312518130051/lfc-20171231.xml#424680 Filing: 000119312518130051 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	−CNY 18.81 billion Exact value Exact value: -18811000000 CNY 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: -18811000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2015-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Operating Cash Flow: -18811000000 CNY Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2015-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2015-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: -18811000000 CNY (2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312518130051/lfc-20171231.xml#406422 Filing: 000119312518130051 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 8.38 billion Exact value Exact value: 8384000000 CNY 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 8384000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2015-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Capital Expenditure: 8384000000 CNY Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2015-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2015-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 8384000000 CNY (2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312518130051/lfc-20171231.xml#426597 Filing: 000119312518130051 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	−CNY 27.2 billion Calculation and evidence -18811000000 − 8384000000 CNY Exact free cash flow: -27195000000 CNY 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: -18811000000 CNY · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 8384000000 CNY · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2015-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Free cash flow: -27195000000 CNY Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: -18811000000 CNY (2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312518130051/lfc-20171231.xml#406422 Filing: 000119312518130051 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 8384000000 CNY (2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312518130051/lfc-20171231.xml#426597 Filing: 000119312518130051 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2016 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31	CNY 19.13 billion Exact value Exact value: 19127000000 CNY 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 19127000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2016-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Net Income: 19127000000 CNY Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2016-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2016-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 19127000000 CNY (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312519115848/lfc-20181231.xml#6040350 Filing: 000119312519115848 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 89.1 billion Exact value Exact value: 89098000000 CNY 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 89098000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2016-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Operating Cash Flow: 89098000000 CNY Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2016-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2016-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 89098000000 CNY (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312519115848/lfc-20181231.xml#6025631 Filing: 000119312519115848 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 5.31 billion Exact value Exact value: 5310000000 CNY 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 5310000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2016-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Capital Expenditure: 5310000000 CNY Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2016-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2016-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 5310000000 CNY (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312519115848/lfc-20181231.xml#6045232 Filing: 000119312519115848 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 83.79 billion Calculation and evidence 89098000000 − 5310000000 CNY Exact free cash flow: 83788000000 CNY 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 89098000000 CNY · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 5310000000 CNY · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2016-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Free cash flow: 83788000000 CNY Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 89098000000 CNY (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312519115848/lfc-20181231.xml#6025631 Filing: 000119312519115848 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 5310000000 CNY (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312519115848/lfc-20181231.xml#6045232 Filing: 000119312519115848 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2017 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31	CNY 32.25 billion Exact value Exact value: 32253000000 CNY 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 32253000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2017-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Net Income: 32253000000 CNY Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2017-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 32253000000 CNY (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312520124352/lfc-20191231.xml#1779548 Filing: 000119312520124352 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 200.99 billion Exact value Exact value: 200990000000 CNY 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 200990000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2017-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Operating Cash Flow: 200990000000 CNY Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2017-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 200990000000 CNY (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312520124352/lfc-20191231.xml#1789386 Filing: 000119312520124352 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 9.62 billion Exact value Exact value: 9619000000 CNY 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 9619000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2017-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Capital Expenditure: 9619000000 CNY Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2017-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 9619000000 CNY (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312520124352/lfc-20191231.xml#1787266 Filing: 000119312520124352 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 191.37 billion Calculation and evidence 200990000000 − 9619000000 CNY Exact free cash flow: 191371000000 CNY 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 200990000000 CNY · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 9619000000 CNY · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2017-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Free cash flow: 191371000000 CNY Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 200990000000 CNY (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312520124352/lfc-20191231.xml#1789386 Filing: 000119312520124352 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 9619000000 CNY (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312520124352/lfc-20191231.xml#1787266 Filing: 000119312520124352 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2018 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31	CNY 11.4 billion Exact value Exact value: 11395000000 CNY 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 11395000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2018-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Net Income: 11395000000 CNY Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2018-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2018-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 11395000000 CNY (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312521138189/lfc-20201231.xml#1805736 Filing: 000119312521138189 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 147.55 billion Exact value Exact value: 147552000000 CNY 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 147552000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2018-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Operating Cash Flow: 147552000000 CNY Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2018-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2018-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 147552000000 CNY (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312521138189/lfc-20201231.xml#1824159 Filing: 000119312521138189 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 19.55 billion Exact value Exact value: 19546000000 CNY 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 19546000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2018-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Capital Expenditure: 19546000000 CNY Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2018-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2018-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 19546000000 CNY (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312521138189/lfc-20201231.xml#1825886 Filing: 000119312521138189 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 128.01 billion Calculation and evidence 147552000000 − 19546000000 CNY Exact free cash flow: 128006000000 CNY 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 147552000000 CNY · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 19546000000 CNY · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2018-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Free cash flow: 128006000000 CNY Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 147552000000 CNY (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312521138189/lfc-20201231.xml#1824159 Filing: 000119312521138189 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 19546000000 CNY (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312521138189/lfc-20201231.xml#1825886 Filing: 000119312521138189 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2019 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31	CNY 58.28 billion Exact value Exact value: 58281000000 CNY 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 58281000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2019-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Net Income: 58281000000 CNY Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2019-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2019-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 58281000000 CNY (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312522129996/d229074d20f.htm#7220757 Filing: 000119312522129996 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 286.03 billion Exact value Exact value: 286028000000 CNY 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 286028000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2019-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Operating Cash Flow: 286028000000 CNY Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2019-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2019-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 286028000000 CNY (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312522129996/d229074d20f.htm#4960169 Filing: 000119312522129996 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 11.42 billion Exact value Exact value: 11417000000 CNY 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 11417000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2019-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Capital Expenditure: 11417000000 CNY Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2019-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2019-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 11417000000 CNY (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312522129996/d229074d20f.htm#4988542 Filing: 000119312522129996 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 274.61 billion Calculation and evidence 286028000000 − 11417000000 CNY Exact free cash flow: 274611000000 CNY 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 286028000000 CNY · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 11417000000 CNY · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2019-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Free cash flow: 274611000000 CNY Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 286028000000 CNY (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312522129996/d229074d20f.htm#4960169 Filing: 000119312522129996 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 11417000000 CNY (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312522129996/d229074d20f.htm#4988542 Filing: 000119312522129996 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2020 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31	CNY 50.22 billion Exact value Exact value: 50221000000 CNY 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 50221000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2020-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Net Income: 50221000000 CNY Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2020-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2020-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 50221000000 CNY (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#5736556 Filing: 000119312523109212 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 303.99 billion Exact value Exact value: 303990000000 CNY 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 303990000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2020-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Operating Cash Flow: 303990000000 CNY Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2020-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2020-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 303990000000 CNY (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3884473 Filing: 000119312523109212 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 7.66 billion Exact value Exact value: 7662000000 CNY 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 7662000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2020-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Capital Expenditure: 7662000000 CNY Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2020-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2020-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 7662000000 CNY (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3903076 Filing: 000119312523109212 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 296.33 billion Calculation and evidence 303990000000 − 7662000000 CNY Exact free cash flow: 296328000000 CNY 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 303990000000 CNY · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 7662000000 CNY · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2020-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Free cash flow: 296328000000 CNY Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 303990000000 CNY (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3884473 Filing: 000119312523109212 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 7662000000 CNY (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3903076 Filing: 000119312523109212 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2021 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31	CNY 50.77 billion Exact value Exact value: 50766000000 CNY 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 50766000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2021-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Net Income: 50766000000 CNY Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2021-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2021-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 50766000000 CNY (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#5531855 Filing: 000119312523109212 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 286.45 billion Exact value Exact value: 286446000000 CNY 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 286446000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2021-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Operating Cash Flow: 286446000000 CNY Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2021-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2021-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 286446000000 CNY (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3884015 Filing: 000119312523109212 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 5.58 billion Exact value Exact value: 5583000000 CNY 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 5583000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2021-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Capital Expenditure: 5583000000 CNY Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2021-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2021-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 5583000000 CNY (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3902590 Filing: 000119312523109212 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 280.86 billion Calculation and evidence 286446000000 − 5583000000 CNY Exact free cash flow: 280863000000 CNY 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 286446000000 CNY · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 5583000000 CNY · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2021-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Free cash flow: 280863000000 CNY Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 286446000000 CNY (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3884015 Filing: 000119312523109212 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 5583000000 CNY (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3902590 Filing: 000119312523109212 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2022 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31	CNY 32.08 billion Exact value Exact value: 32082000000 CNY 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 32082000000 CNY Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2022-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Net Income: 32082000000 CNY Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2022-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2022-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 32082000000 CNY (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#5335557 Filing: 000119312523109212 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 351.97 billion Exact value Exact value: 351968000000 CNY 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 351968000000 CNY Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2022-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Operating Cash Flow: 351968000000 CNY Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2022-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2022-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 351968000000 CNY (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3883557 Filing: 000119312523109212 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 3.08 billion Exact value Exact value: 3076000000 CNY 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 3076000000 CNY Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2022-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Capital Expenditure: 3076000000 CNY Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2022-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2022-01-01&unit=CNY&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 3076000000 CNY (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3902104 Filing: 000119312523109212 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	CNY 348.89 billion Calculation and evidence 351968000000 − 3076000000 CNY Exact free cash flow: 348892000000 CNY 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 351968000000 CNY · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 3076000000 CNY · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD · 2022-12-31 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (edgar:1268896) Free cash flow: 348892000000 CNY Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T15:03:24Z Snapshot: f0642e2f8e3c1454a7b9472e439af165a41c27879d670dcf19765bd182561ef2 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1268896?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 351968000000 CNY (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3883557 Filing: 000119312523109212 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 3076000000 CNY (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1268896/000119312523109212/d389085d20f.htm#3902104 Filing: 000119312523109212 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.

Capital expenditure uses the canonical mapped positive-spending convention. A missing, ambiguous, incompatible, or negative-sign input is left blank. Values use the latest reported version.

Dataset coverage and company identifiers

Coverage reflects filings processed into this Fundies dataset; it does not imply every source filing is loaded.

926 filings · 433 latest values · 433 originally reported values

Dataset published 2026-11-02. Source filing dates and reporting periods are shown separately.

Identifiers: 0001268896, 1268896, CILFY, CILJF, LFC, edgar:1268896

Also known as CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD, China Life Insurance Company Limited

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