On August 16, 2021, 9F Inc.'s board has appointed Ms. Yuping Ouyang as an independent director of the Company, effective August 16, 2021. Ms. Ouyang will also serve as a member and chairwoman of the audit committee of the Board, a member and chairwoman of the compensation committee of the Board, and a member of the nominating and corporate governance committee of the Board. Ms. Yuping Ouyang has served as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary to the board of director of Gowin Semiconductor Corporation since February 2021. Prior to that, Ms. Ouyang served as Chief Financial Officer of China Techfaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited, since August 2008. On August 16, 2021, Mr. Haitian Lu notified the Company of his intention to resign from his position as a director of the Company due to personal reasons. In connection with his resignation, he will also step down as a member of the audit committee of the Board, a member of the compensation committee of the Board, and a member of the nominating and corporate governance committee of the Board.