PRC published on 27 March 2024 the 2023 Independent Director's Report, written by Ms. Wang Ying, the Independent Director. In the report, Ms. Wang Ying detailed her background, including educational background and other roles as an independent director of the company, and confirmed her independence. She reported attendance of 100% during her tenure at the Board and Shareholders' Meetings. Ms. Wang Ying participated in the work of the Board's Special Committee, including as Chairman of the Remuneration and Appraisal Committee, as a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, and a member of the Nominating Committee. She is also involved in communication with internal audit departments and accounting firms, and has been active in the company's performance briefings and shareholder...Show More

PRC published on 27 March 2024 the 2023 Independent Director's Report, written by Ms. Wang Ying, the Independent Director. In the report, Ms. Wang Ying detailed her background, including educational background and other roles as an independent director of the company, and confirmed her independence. She reported attendance of 100% during her tenure at the Board and Shareholders' Meetings. Ms. Wang Ying participated in the work of the Board's Special Committee, including as Chairman of the Remuneration and Appraisal Committee, as a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, and a member of the Nominating Committee. She is also involved in communication with internal audit departments and accounting firms, and has been active in the company's performance briefings and shareholder questions. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, MS. WANG LEARNED MORE ABOUT THE COMPANY'S DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY, MAJOR INVESTMENTS, MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND REMUNERATION INCENTIVE, AND CONDUCTED A FIELD STUDY OF THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS IN HAINAN. She monitors and verifies the company's cash dividend policy, compliance with shareholder commitments, external guarantees, and capital allocation. Finally, Ms. Wang Ying gave a positive assessment of the Company's internal control and risk management and pledged to continue to fulfill her duties as an independent director and to uphold the legitimate interests of the Company and its shareholders, especially SMEs.