Declaration and Commitment of Independent Director Candidate (Tang Jianxin)

Declaration and Commitment of Independent Director Candidate

The declarant, Tang Jianxin, as a candidate for the independent director of the seventh board of Suzhou Kede Education Technology Co., Ltd., has fully understood and agreed to be nominated by the nominator, the board of directors of Suzhou Kede Education Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the Company). He hereby publicly declares and guarantees that there are no relationships affecting his independence with the Company, and he meets the qualifications and independence requirements for independent director candidates as stipulated by relevant laws, administrative regulations, departmental rules, normative documents, and the business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The specific declarations and commitments are as follows:

1. I have passed the qualification review by the nomination committee of the sixth board of directors of Suzhou Kede Education Technology Co., Ltd. or the special meeting for independent directors, and there are no interests or other close relationships with the nominator that may affect my independent performance.
   ☑ Yes ☐ No
   If No, please explain: ______________________________

2. I do not fall under any circumstances that prohibit me from serving as a director as stipulated in Article 178 of the Company Law of the People's Republic of China.
   ☑ Yes ☐ No
   If No, please explain: ______________________________

3. I meet the qualifications and conditions for independent directors as stipulated in the "Administrative Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies" by the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
   ☑ Yes ☐ No
   If No, please explain: ______________________________

4. I meet the conditions for independent directors as stipulated in the Company’s Articles of Association.
   ☑ Yes ☐ No
   If No, please explain: ______________________________

5. I have participated in training and obtained relevant training certification recognized by the stock exchange (if any).
   ☑ Yes ☐ No
   If No, please explain: ______________________________

6. My role as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the "Civil Servant Law of the People's Republic of China."
   ☑ Yes ☐ No
   If No, please explain: ______________________________

7. My role as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China regarding the regulation of senior officials resigning from public office or retiring and serving as independent directors or supervisors of listed companies or fund management companies.
   ☑ Yes ☐ No
   If No, please explain: ______________________________

8. My role as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China regarding further regulating the part-time positions of party and government leaders in enterprises.
   ☑ Yes ☐ No
   If No, please explain: ______________________________

9. My role as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Supervision regarding strengthening the construction of integrity in higher education institutions.
   ☑ Yes ☐ No
   If No, please explain: ______________________________