Just 14 Chinese banks can invest in Taiwan, of which Agricultural Bank of China Ltd.

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The largest deal in the world and, indeed, ever was Agricultural Bank of China Ltd.

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The Fed also granted approval to Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. to build a branch in New York City, and to Bank of China Ltd. to build a branch in Chicago.

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