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China's largest state-owned bank posted scant gains in earnings for last year as margins weakened. Net income at Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. grew 3.9% to 269.36 billion yuan ($37.3 billion), while Bank of China Ltd. reported earnings rose 2.4% to 231.9 billion yuan. The banks are facing challenges in supporting the economy and real estate sector.