Beijing, August 19, 2025 — Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun has appointed Hua Tian as the Bank’s new Sanctions Officer, effective August 1, 2025.

As Sanctions Officer, Tian is responsible for independently reviewing investigations conducted by the Complaints-resolution, Evaluation and Integrity Unit (CEIU) to determine whether there is a preponderance of evidence of Prohibited Practices, and for imposing appropriate sanctions. She also reviews debarment actions taken by other multilateral development banks under the Agreement for Mutual Enforcement of Debarment Decisions (AMEDD) and approves eligible sanctions for inclusion in AIIB’s Debarment List.

The role of Sanctions Officer is a key component of AIIB’s two-tier sanctions system under the Policy on Prohibited Practices, which includes an independent Sanctions Panel responsible for reviewing appeals submitted by sanctioned parties.

Hua Tian is concurrently AIIB’s Acting Vice President and Corporate Secretary, with extensive experience in governance, stakeholder engagement, and institutional accountability—core areas that support her role as Sanctions Officer. Since joining AIIB in 2016, she has held senior leadership positions and previously served in China’s Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, and as a diplomat. She holds graduate degrees from Nankai University and the Harvard Kennedy School.

“It is a privilege to serve as AIIB’s Sanctions Officer. I am committed to upholding the Bank’s integrity standards and ensuring a fair, transparent, and accountable sanctions process that reinforces institutional trust.” — Hua Tian

About AIIB

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is a multilateral development bank dedicated to financing “infrastructure for tomorrow,” with sustainability at its core. AIIB began operations in 2016, now has 110 approved members worldwide, is capitalized at USD100 billion and is AAA-rated by major international credit rating agencies. AIIB collaborates with partners to mobilize capital and invest in infrastructure and other productive sectors that foster sustainable economic development and enhance regional connectivity.