China Shenhua Energy : RESIGNATION OF INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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(a joint stock limited company incorporated in the People's Republic of China with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 01088)

ANNOUNCEMENT

RESIGNATION OF INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

On 6 August 2019, the board of directors (the "Board") of China Shenhua Energy Company Limited (the "Company") received the written resignation of Dr. Huang Ming. Due to personal reasons, Dr. Huang Ming has conveyed to the Board his request to resign from the posts of Independent Non-executive Director and the member of the Nomination Committee of the Board. According to the Articles of Association of the Company, the resignation takes effect immediately.

Dr. Huang Ming confirms that he has no disagreement with the Board and there is no matter relating to his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders and creditors of the Company. The Board and Dr. Huang Ming also confirm that there is no matter relating to his resignation that might potentially affect the operation of the Company and its subsidiaries. The resignation will not result in the number of the independent non-executive directors of the Company falling below the minimum number or the proportion under regulatory requirements.

The Board expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Huang Ming for his devotion and contributions.

By order of the Board

China Shenhua Energy Company Limited

Huang Qing

Secretary to the Board of Directors

Beijing, August 6, 2019

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As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises the following: Mr. Wang Xiangxi, Dr. Li Dong, Mr. Gao Song and Mr. Mi Shuhua as executive directors, Mr. Zhao Jibin as non-executive director, and Dr. Tam Wai Chu, Maria, Dr. Peng Suping, Dr. Jiang Bo and Ms. Zhong Yingjie, Christina as independent non-executive directors.

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