Qingdao Guoen Technology Co., Ltd.
Statement and Commitment of Independent Director Nominee
The nominator, Wang Aiguo, hereby makes a public statement regarding the nomination of Huang Zhaoge as a candidate for independent director of the sixth board of directors of Qingdao Guoen Technology Co., Ltd. The nominee has agreed in writing to be a candidate for independent director of the sixth board of directors of Qingdao Guoen Technology Co., Ltd. This nomination is made after fully understanding the nominee's professional background, educational qualifications, titles, detailed work experience, all concurrent positions, and any history of major misconduct or other adverse records. The nominator believes that the nominee meets the requirements of relevant laws, administrative regulations, departmental rules, normative documents, and the business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange regarding the qualifications and independence of independent director candidates. The nominator specifically declares and commits to the following:
I. The nominee has passed the qualification review by the Nomination Committee or the Independent Director Special Committee of the fifth board of directors of Qingdao Guoen Technology Co., Ltd. The nominator has no relationship of interest or other close relationship that may affect independent performance with the nominee. Yes ☑ No ☐
If no, please provide details:
II. The nominee does not have any circumstances that would disqualify them from serving as a company director as stipulated in Article 178 of the "Company Law of the People's Republic of China" and other relevant provisions. Yes ☐ No ☑
III. The nominee meets the qualification and conditions for serving as an independent director as stipulated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission's "Administrative Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies" and the business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Yes ☑ No ☐
IV. The nominee meets the qualification requirements for serving as an independent director as stipulated in the company's articles of association. Yes ☑ No ☐
V. The nominee has participated in training and obtained relevant training certificates recognized by the stock exchange (if any). Yes ☑ No ☐
VI. The nominee's service as an independent director does not violate the relevant provisions of the "Civil Servant Law of the People's Republic of China." Yes ☑ No ☐
VII. The nominee's service as an independent director does not violate the relevant provisions of the Notice from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China on Regulating the Service as Independent Directors and Independent Supervisors of Listed Companies and Fund Management Companies after Resigning from Public Office or Retiring. Yes ☑ No ☐
VIII. The nominee's service as an independent director does not violate the relevant provisions of the Opinions of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee on Further Regulating the Part-time Employment (Holding Positions) of Cadres in Enterprises. Yes ☑ No ☐