Independent Director's Annual Work Report for 2025 (Lu Xin)
Dear shareholders and shareholder representatives:
In 2025, as an independent director of Guangdong TCL Smart Appliances Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), I adhered to the requirements of the Company Law of the People's Republic of China, the Guidelines for the Governance of Listed Companies, the Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies, and other relevant laws and regulations, as well as the Company's Articles of Association and the Independent Director System. I strictly maintained the independence and professional ethics of independent directors, faithfully and diligently performed my duties, exercised the powers granted to independent directors in a lawful, compliant, cautious, and responsible manner, actively attended relevant meetings, and carefully reviewed various proposals to effectively safeguard the interests of the Company and all shareholders, especially minority shareholders. Below is my report on the performance of independent director duties in 2025:
I. Basic Information of the Independent Director
(1) Work Experience and Professional Background
I, Lu Xin, was born in October 1963. I am a professor in the Accounting Department of Jinan University and hold a Ph.D. in Management from Renmin University of China. I have served as a representative in the 12th and 13th National People's Congress. Since July 1989, I have been dedicated to teaching, research, and practical activities in accounting, leading and participating in several national and provincial-level fund projects. I authored "Building Competitive Advantage: Strategies for Chinese Enterprises in International Operations," which won the 6th National Foreign Economic and Trade Research Outstanding Work Award from the Ministry of Commerce. I have published over 40 academic papers in journals such as "Accounting Research," "China Industrial Economy," and "Journal of Management Engineering," and I am a core member of the national-level teaching team for "Accounting Teaching." Additionally, I have extensive practical experience in management accounting and currently serve as a consultant to the Guangdong Provincial Government. I have also been an expert in the Guangdong Provincial Department of Transportation, a special auditor for the Guangdong Provincial Audit Office, and a think tank expert for the Guangdong Provincial Civil Affairs Department, leading and participating in various enterprise management consulting projects. Since April 30, 2021, I have served as an independent director of the Company.
(2) Concurrent Positions
| Name | Position in the Company | Concurrent Positions |
|---|---|---|
| Lu Xin | Independent Director of the 6th Board | Professor at Jinan University, Convener of the Independent Director Special Meeting, Convener of the Audit Committee, Convener of the Nomination Committee |
| Independent Director of Zhaoqing Xinghuo Biotechnology Co., Ltd. | ||
| Independent Director of Jinfa Technology Co., Ltd. | ||
| Independent Director of Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. |
(3) Independence Statement
I independently perform my duties and have no relationships with the Company's major shareholders, actual controllers, or other entities or individuals with interests related to the Company that could affect my independence.