Declaration and Commitment of Independent Director Candidate (Li Liejun)

Declaration and Commitment of Independent Director Candidate

Declarant: Li Liejun

As a candidate for the independent director of the 10th Board of Directors of Guangdong Zhongnan Steel Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the Company), I have fully understood and agreed to be nominated by the nominator, the Board of Directors of Guangdong Zhongnan Steel Co., Ltd. I hereby publicly declare and guarantee that there are no relationships between myself and the Company that would affect my independence, and I meet the requirements for the qualifications and independence of independent director candidates as stipulated by relevant laws, administrative regulations, departmental rules, normative documents, and the business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

The specific declarations and commitments are as follows:

1. I have passed the qualification review by the Nomination Committee of the 9th Board of Directors of Guangdong Zhongnan Steel Co., Ltd. or the special meeting for independent directors, and there are no interests or other close relationships with the nominator that may affect my independent performance.

   • ☑ Yes
   • ☐ No
   • If no, please explain: _____________________________

2. I do not fall under any circumstances that would disqualify me from serving as a director as stipulated in Article 178 of the Company Law of the People's Republic of China.

   • ☑ Yes
   • ☐ No
   • If no, please explain: _____________________________

3. I meet the qualifications and conditions for independent directors as stipulated in the "Administrative Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies" by the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

   • ☑ Yes
   • ☐ No
   • If no, please explain: _____________________________

4. I meet the conditions for independent directors as stipulated in the Company's Articles of Association.

   • ☑ Yes
   • ☐ No
   • If no, please explain: _____________________________

5. I have participated in training and obtained relevant training certification recognized by the stock exchange (if any).

   • ☑ Yes
   • ☐ No
   • If no, please explain: _____________________________

6. My role as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the "Civil Servant Law of the People's Republic of China."

   • ☑ Yes
   • ☐ No
   • If no, please explain: _____________________________

7. My role as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China regarding the regulation of senior officials resigning from public office or retiring and serving as independent directors or supervisors of listed companies or fund management companies.

   • ☑ Yes
   • ☐ No
   • If no, please explain: _____________________________

8. My role as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China regarding further regulation of party and government leaders holding concurrent positions in enterprises.

   • ☑ Yes
   • ☐ No
   • If no, please explain: _____________________________

9. My role as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Supervision regarding strengthening the construction of integrity in higher education institutions.

   • ☑ Yes
   • ☐ No
   • If no, please explain: _____________________________