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Set up in 2007, China Life Investment is the alternative investment subsidiary of the China Life Group. Currently managing over $14bn in assets China Life Investment is recognised as one of the largest domestic alternative investment companies in China. Kang Le originally joined the Group in 2004, initially working in its asset management division. Following the establishment of China Life Investment, Kang was appointed as general manager of the risk management, legal and compliance department. To assist the company on deals, she established a proactive and efficient legal department aligned to the business to ensure a healthy stream of interaction between the two. In one of the latest transactions, the company raised $600m in investment for Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-hailing app, with Wang Junhui, the president of China Life Investment hailing it as a ‘vital link in the innovation-driven growth strategy of China Life’. Other significant achievements for King have been developing an effective litigation strategy, creating risk management systems and setting the industry benchmark on internal control and compliance levels, according to one source. Kang has received a number of internal awards in recognition of her contribution to the success of the organisation.