CHINA MERCHANTS PORT GROUP Co., Ltd.
Stock Code: 001872/201872 Stock Abbreviation: China Merchants Port / China Merchants Port B
China Merchants Port Group Co., Ltd. 2025 Annual Report of Independent Director
As an independent director of China Merchants Port Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), during the term of office in 2025, I strictly followed the "Company Law," "Corporate Governance Guidelines for Listed Companies," "Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies," "Shenzhen Stock Exchange Listed Company Self-Regulatory Supervision Guide No. 1 - Business Handling," and the Company's "Articles of Association," "Annual Report Work System for Independent Directors," and "Work System for Independent Directors" and their relevant regulations and requirements, diligently and faithfully performed my duties. In the work of 2025, I maintained integrity and self-discipline, performed my duties conscientiously, relied on my professional knowledge and experience, fully exercised the independent role of an independent director, and protected the legitimate rights and interests of the Company and shareholders. The following is a report on my performance of independent director duties in 2025:
I. Basic Information of Independent Directors
(I) Basic Information
Gao Ping, Independent Director, graduated with a Master's degree in Business Administration for Senior Management from the University of International Business and Economics, and holds the titles of Senior Engineer and Senior Political Engineer. He currently serves as an Independent Director and Convener of the Nomination, Remuneration and Assessment Committee of the Company. He has served as Chief Officer of Shanghai Ocean Shipping Company, Section Chief of the Management Department, Manager of the Personnel Department, General Manager of the Personnel Department of COSCO Container Lines Co., Ltd., General Manager of the Crew Department of COSCO (Hong Kong) Shipping Co., Ltd., Deputy General Manager of COSCO (Hong Kong) Shipping Co., Ltd., Deputy General Manager of COSCO (Hong Kong) Shipping Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Ocean Shipping Company, General Manager of the Organization Department/Human Resources Department of COSCO (Group) Corporation Limited, Deputy General Manager of COSCO Container Lines Co., Ltd., and a member of the 11th and 12th Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and Deputy Director of the Economic Committee.
Appointed as an independent director of the Company in May 2020.
(II) Explanation of Circumstances Affecting Independence
I have strictly abided by the "Company Law," "Corporate Governance Guidelines for Listed Companies," "Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies," and other laws and regulations, as well as the requirements for the appointment of independent directors in the "Articles of Association," and have maintained independence. There were no circumstances affecting independence in 2025.
II. Attendance at Board and Shareholder Meetings
The attendance of independent directors of the Company at board meetings is as follows:
| No. | Special Committee | Independent Directors | Convener |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strategy and Sustainable Development Committee | Gao Ping, Li Qiang, Chai Yue | Feng Boming |
| 2 | Audit Committee | Li Qiang, Zheng Yongkuan, Chai Yue | Li Qiang |
| 3 | Nomination, Remuneration and Assessment Committee | Gao Ping, Zheng Yongkuan | Gao Ping |
During the reporting period, I attended the Company's board and shareholder meetings as required, and there were no absences. I actually attended 7 board meetings, including 4 in person and 3 via teleconference, and attended 3 shareholder meetings. During my attendance, I carefully reviewed the proposals and actively participated in discussions, expressing my opinions. I voted in favor of all proposals reviewed by the board.
(I) Attendance at Board and Shareholder Meetings