Independent Director 2025 Annual Performance Report (Liu Jiaxiang)
As an independent director of Guangdong Dongfang Zirconium Industry Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), I have strictly followed the "Company Law," "Securities Law," "Shenzhen Stock Exchange Stock Listing Rules," "Corporate Governance Guidelines for Listed Companies," "Shenzhen Stock Exchange Listed Company Self-Regulatory Management Guide No. 1 - Normative Operation of Main Board Listed Companies," "Independent Director Rules," "Articles of Association of Guangdong Dongfang Zirconium Industry Technology Co., Ltd." (hereinafter referred to as the "Articles of Association"), and the "Independent Director Work System" and other relevant regulations. I have prudently and diligently exercised the rights granted by the Company and shareholders, conscientiously fulfilled the duties and obligations of an independent director, actively attended relevant meetings, expressed opinions on relevant company matters, and effectively protected the legitimate rights and interests of the Company and all shareholders. The report on my fulfillment of independent director duties in 2025 is as follows:
I. Basic Information
Independent Director Liu Jiaxiang: Born in 1964, Chinese national, with no permanent overseas residency. Holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Xi'an Metallurgical and Construction University (1985), a Master of Engineering from Northeast Institute of Technology (1991), a Ph.D. in Engineering from Northeastern University (1997), and postdoctoral research from Xi'an Jiaotong University. Currently a professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology. Appointed as an independent director of the Company in May 2022.