In line with the rules and procedures for the election of AIIB's President, China nominated Madam ZOU Jiayi as the candidate for AIIB's next President on March 31, 2025. 

Madam ZOU Jiayi has served as Deputy Secretary-General of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, a position at ministerial level. Previously, she was the Vice Minister of Finance, overseeing international affairs and represented China as Alternate Governor for the World Bank Group, the Asian Development Bank, the AIIB, and the New Development Bank, and as Governor for the International Fund for Agricultural Development. During her career, she worked at the World Bank Group for over nine years, including serving as Executive Director for China and from June 2007 to September 2009 as the Co-dean of the Board of Executive Directors. 

With over three decades of substantial experience in international development cooperation, ZOU possesses profound insights and strategic foresight on key global economic issues, along with steadfast commitment to and strong alignment with international development. She is renowned for her extensive experience in international financial institutions, outstanding leadership in consensus-building, sharp judgment, and exceptional communication skills. She has also been actively engaged in discussions on critical global economic issues across various multilateral and bilateral platforms. In particular, she played a pivotal role in the establishment of AIIB, and contributed numerous valuable insights to enhance its operation and development.