Declaration and Commitment of Independent Director Nominee - Xiao Huilin

Declaration of Independent Director Nominee

The board of Jin Fang Energy Group Co., Ltd. hereby makes a public statement regarding the nomination of Ms. Xiao Huilin as a candidate for independent director of the fifth board of Jin Fang Energy Group Co., Ltd. The nominee has provided written consent to serve as an independent director candidate. This nomination is made after a thorough understanding of the nominee's profession, education, titles, detailed work experience, all part-time positions, and any significant dishonesty records. The nominator believes the nominee meets the qualifications and independence requirements for independent directors 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. The nominee has passed the qualification review by the Nomination Committee of the fourth board of Jin Fang Energy Group Co., Ltd. or a special meeting of independent directors, and there is no close relationship that may affect the independent performance of duties between the nominator and the nominee.

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2. The nominee does not fall under any circumstances that would disqualify them from serving as a director as per Article 178 of the Company Law of the People's Republic of China.

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3. The nominee meets the qualifications and conditions for independent directors as stipulated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

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4. The nominee meets the conditions for independent directors as specified in the company's articles of association.

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5. The nominee has participated in training and obtained relevant training certification recognized by the stock exchange.

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6. The nominee's appointment as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the Civil Servant Law of the People's Republic of China.

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7. The nominee's appointment as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection 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.

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8. The nominee's appointment as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the Organization Department of the Central Committee regarding further regulation of party and government leaders holding concurrent positions in enterprises.

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9. The nominee's appointment 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.

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