2023 Annual Report of Independent Director (Independent Director: Han Guoqiang)
Dear shareholders and shareholder representatives:
As the fifth independent director of Meisheng Cultural and Creative Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Meisheng Cultural" or "the Company"), I, Han Guoqiang, born in 1968, of Chinese nationality, with no permanent residence abroad, graduated from Fudan University with a degree in Philosophy and an EMBA in Management. I co-founded the First Financial Daily in 2004, serving as deputy editor-in-chief, and co-founded the online magazine company Wanzhong Media in 2006, serving as vice president and editor-in-chief. I am currently the general manager of Shanghai Dongheng Network Technology Co., Ltd. I have served as an independent director of Meisheng Cultural since January 2022. I do not hold any other positions in Meisheng Cultural apart from being an independent director and have no direct or indirect interests that could affect my independent and objective judgment. During my tenure in 2023, I conducted a self-assessment of my independence, confirming compliance with the independence requirements stipulated in Article 6 of the "Measures for the Administration of Independent Directors of Listed Companies."
1. Basic Information
I actively participated in the company's operations and fulfilled my duties as an independent director, attending relevant meetings and reviewing board proposals. I provided independent and impartial opinions on matters requiring input from independent directors during the reporting period, actively safeguarding the overall interests of the company and the legitimate rights and interests of all shareholders, especially minority shareholders.
2. Overview of Duties in 2023
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Attendance at Company Meetings and Voting In 2023, I actively participated in the board meetings of the company. Before each meeting, I proactively gathered necessary information and materials for decision-making, understood the company's operational status, reviewed relevant documents, and communicated with related personnel. I attentively listened to and reviewed each agenda item, actively participated in discussions, and provided reasonable suggestions, contributing positively to the board's scientific decision-making. The board meetings and shareholder meetings convened in 2023 complied with legal procedures, and all significant operational decisions were executed legally and effectively. I raised no objections to any board proposals or other matters during the year. The board held six meetings in 2023, and I attended all six either in person or via telecommunication, voting in favor of all proposals. The company convened two shareholder meetings in 2023, and I was scheduled to attend both but could not participate in person due to other business commitments.
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Participation in Board Committees I serve as the chairman of the Compensation and Assessment Committee and a member of the Nomination Committee of the fifth board. During my tenure, I actively participated in committee work, examining the performance and remuneration of directors and senior management, and providing recommendations on matters such as purchasing liability insurance for directors and supervisors and supplementing members of the fifth board. The Nomination Committee held one meeting in 2023, which I attended.