China Eastern Airlines : 20201229-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: 00670)

RESIGNATION OF INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (the "Company") received the resignation letter tendered by Mr. Lin Wanli ("Mr. Lin"), an independent non-executive director, on 28 December 2020. Mr. Lin has resigned from his position as an independent non-executive director, member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the board of directors of the Company (the "Board"), member of the Planning and Development Committee of the Board and member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board (serving as the chairman when considering remuneration matters) due to work relocation. Pursuant to the requirements of relevant laws and regulations such as the Company Law of the People's Republic of China, Mr. Lin's resignation letter has been submitted to the Board and has become effective.

Mr. Lin has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and the Company and there is no matter relating to his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.

During his tenure of office on the Board, Mr. Lin has faithfully and diligently performed his duties as an independent director and has given professional advice to the Company on matters such as major decision-makings of the Board and safeguarding the interests of the Company and its shareholders as a whole. The Board would like to express its sincere gratitude to Mr. Lin for his contributions during his tenure of office.

After the resignation of Mr. Lin, the Board will adjust the composition of the relevant special committees of the Board in the near future in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, and will make an announcement in this regard.

By order of the Board

CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES CORPORATION LIMITED

Wang Jian

Company Secretary

Shanghai, the People's Republic of China

28 December 2020

As at the date of this announcement, the directors of the Company include Liu Shaoyong (Chairman), Li Yangmin (Vice Chairman, President), Tang Bing (Director), Wang Junjin (Director), Shao Ruiqing (Independent non-executive Director), Cai Hongping (Independent non-executive Director), Dong Xuebo (Independent non-executive Director) and Jiang Jiang (Employee Representative Director).