Beijing Zhongyan Great Wall Technology Co., Ltd. Independent Director's 2025 Annual Performance Report — Gao Qiang
To all shareholders and shareholder representatives:
In 2025, as an independent director of Beijing Zhongyan Great Wall Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), I possess the independence required by laws and regulations. Neither I nor my related relatives hold shares or have any equity interests in the Company or its affiliated enterprises, and I have a good record of integrity. During my tenure, I have diligently and faithfully performed my duties as an independent director in strict accordance with the provisions of the Company Law, the Securities Law, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange Stock Listing Rules, the Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies, the Articles of Association, and the Work System for Independent Directors, effectively safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the Company and its shareholders, especially small and medium shareholders. I hereby report on my performance in 2025:
I. Basic Information of Independent Director
(I) Personal Work Experience, Professional Background, and Concurrent Positions
Mr. Gao Qiang: Chinese national, born in 1968, graduated from China Europe International Business School with a Master's degree. From April 2006 to May 2016, he served in various positions at Lenovo Group Limited, including Deputy General Manager of Public Relations and External Relations Department, and General Manager of Human Resources Department. He is currently the Dean of the Management College, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the Labor Union, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Lenovo Group Limited. He is currently an independent director of the fourth board of directors of the Company.
(II) Independent Director's Role in Board Special Committees
I serve as the Chairman of the Remuneration and Assessment Committee and a member of the Nomination, Strategy and Development Committee of the Company's Board of Directors.
(III) Explanation of Circumstances Affecting Independence
As an independent director of the Company, upon self-examination, I do not hold any positions in the Company other than that of an independent director. I have no direct or indirect interest relationship with the Company or its major shareholders and actual controllers, nor any other circumstances that may affect independent and objective judgment. This complies with the independence requirements stipulated in Article 6 of the Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies, and there are no circumstances affecting independence.
II. Overview of Independent Director's Performance in 2025
(I) In 2025, the Company held 12 board meetings and 2 shareholder meetings. My attendance is as follows:
| Independent Director Name | Number of Board Meetings Attended This Reporting Period | Number of On-site Board Meetings Attended | Number of Board Meetings Attended via Communication | Number of Commissioned Board Meetings | Number of Absent Board Meetings | Whether Absent from Board Meetings Twice Consecutively | Number of Shareholder Meetings Attended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gao Qiang | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No | 0 |
I have carefully reviewed all proposals submitted to the Board of Directors and voted in favor of all of them, with no dissenting or abstaining votes. I believe that the convening and holding of the Company's board meetings and shareholder meetings complied with legal procedures, and major operating decisions and other significant matters have undergone the necessary procedures and are legal and valid.