The board of directors of West China Cement Limited announced that, with effect from 10 January 2024: Mr. Fan Changhong (Mr. Fan) has resigned as a non-executive director due to adjustment of work arrangements. Mr. Wang Zhixin (Mr. Wang') has been appointed as a non-executive Director. Mr. Wang, aged 50, graduated with a bachelor's degree in inorganic non-metallic materials from Wuhan University of Technology in June 2014.

Mr. Wang has extensive experience in cement production management and external communication. From June 2004 to July 2014, he held various key positions at Anhui Huaining Conch Cement Co. Ltd., including (i) assistant to the factory director of the manufacturing branch from June 2004 to January 2006; (ii) deputy factory director of the manufacturing branch from February 2006 to March 2008; (iii) factory director of the manufacturing branch from March 2008 to June 2009; (iv) assistant to general manager from June 2009 to February 2011; and (v) deputy general manager from February 2011 to July 2014.

From July 2014 to August 2020, Mr. Wang held two positions in Baoji Zhongxi Jinlinghe Cement Co. Ltd., including (i) executive deputy general manager from July 2014 to December 2015; and (ii) general manager from December 2015 to August 2020. From August 2020 to April 2023, Mr. Wang served as deputy director of the Shaanxi-Gansu Regional Committee of Anhui Conch Cement Company Limited (the Conch Cement'), general manager of Pingliang Conch Cement Co.

Ltd. and Secretary of the Party Committee and general manager of Hami Hongyi Building Materials Co. Ltd. Mr. Wang has been the executive president of Shaanxi-Gansu Region of Conch Cement since October 2021.