The Board of China Hongqiao Group Limited is pleased to announced that Ms. Sun Dongdong has been appointed as a non-executive Director with effect from 5 March 2021. The Board announced that Mr. Wen Xianjun has been appointed as an independent non-executive Director with effect from 5 March 2021. Ms. Sun, aged 44, a certified senior economist and budget specialist, graduated from Shandong Institute of Architectural Engineering majoring in heating, ventilation and air conditioning engineering in July 1998. Ms. Sun successively held various positions in Shandong Weiqiao Aluminum & Power Co. Ltd., as the chief of the supply 2010, the chief of budget audit section from May 2010 to June 2011, the chief of audit supervisory department from June erial Co. Ltd. since June 2019, a supervisor of Shandong Weiqiao Aluminum & Power Co. Ltd. since June 2019, a supervisor of Yunnan Hongqiao New Material Co. Ltd. since October 2019, a sconfirmation he has furnished to the Company pursuant to Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules and his skills, knowledge and experience. The Board is of the view that Mr. Wen will bring to the Board his own perspective, skills and experience. Based on the board diversity policy adopted by the Company, the Board considers that Mr. Wen can contribute to the diversity of the Board in various aspects, including culture, knowledge, educational background, experience and skills, especially his professional knowledge in metallic materials. Mr. Wen does not hold directorship in even or more listed companies, thus he can give sufficient time and attention to the Company's affairs.