Pursuant to the relevant requirements of laws and regulations and the articles of association of China Everbright Bank Company Limited, due to the expiry of term of office, Mr. Xu Hongcai ceased to be the Independent Non-executive Director of the Company, and ceased to act as the chairman and member of the Nomination Committee, the member of the Strategy Committee, the Audit Committee and the Related Party Transactions Control Committee of the Board at the same time. The resignation of Mr. Xu Hongcai shall become effective from 18 January 2022. Mr. Xu Hongcai has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board, and there are no matters relating to his resignation that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.