According to the "Administrative Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies," the "Stock Listing Rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange," and the "Shenzhen Stock Exchange Main Board Listed Company Self-Regulatory Supervision Guidelines No. 1 - Norms for the Operation of Main Board Listed Companies," COSCO SHIPPING Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") has assessed the independence of its incumbent independent directors Li Jiaming, Zhang Zhiyun, and Peng Xin, and hereby issues the following special opinion:
Upon review of the employment history of independent directors Li Jiaming, Zhang Zhiyun, and Peng Xin, and their submitted self-assessment documents, it is confirmed that the aforementioned individuals do not hold any positions in the Company other than that of independent director. They also do not hold any positions in the Company's principal shareholders (defined as shareholders holding more than 5% of the Company's shares, or shareholders holding less than 5% but having a significant impact on the Company). There are no relationships of interest or other relationships with the Company and its principal shareholders that could hinder their independent and objective judgment. This complies with the independence requirements for independent directors as stipulated in the "Administrative Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies," the "Stock Listing Rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange," and the "Shenzhen Stock Exchange Main Board Listed Company Self-Regulatory Supervision Guidelines No. 1 - Norms for the Operation of Main Board Listed Companies."
COSCO SHIPPING Technology Co., Ltd. Board of Directors 2026 March 26