Xingye Copper International Group Ltd. announced that Mr. MAO Xuechang has retired from office as an independent non-executive Director and did not offer himself for re-election at the conclusion of the AGM due to his personal commitments. Mr. Mao has also ceased to be member of the audit committee, nomination committee and remuneration committee of the Company with effect from the same date. Mr. Mao has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and there is no matter relating to his retirement that needs to be brought to the attention of Shareholders. The Board announced that Ms. LU Hong has been appointed as an independent non-executive Director by Shareholders at the AGM and a member of the audit committee, nomination committee and remuneration committee of the company with effect from 27 May 2016. Ms. Lu, aged 47, has over 20 years of experience in accounting, financial management, company secretarial and domestic and overseas capital markets field. Ms. Lu is appointed for a term of three years from the date of AGM and subject to retirement by rotation and re-election in accordance with the Listing Rules and the Articles.