Independent Director's 2025 Annual Work Report (Li Zhishu)
Dear shareholders and shareholder representatives:
As an independent director of the Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), I have diligently fulfilled my duties in accordance with the Company Law of the People's Republic of China, the Securities Law of the People's Republic of China, the Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies, and the Self-Regulatory Guidelines for Listed Companies on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, among other laws, regulations, and the Company's Articles of Association. I have objectively and prudently expressed my views on significant matters, supervised the Company's standardized operations, and effectively safeguarded the legitimate rights and interests of the Company and all shareholders, especially minority shareholders. Due to the expiration of my six-year term, I will resign as of December 10, 2025, following the election of a new independent director at the shareholders' meeting. Below is my report on the main work during 2025:
I. Basic Information of the Independent Director
(1) Work Experience, Professional Background, and Concurrent Positions
I, Li Zhishu, born in February 1946, hold Chinese nationality and do not have permanent residency abroad. I am a member of the Communist Party of China. I graduated with a master's degree from Sichuan University and am a professor and doctoral supervisor. I have served as a lecturer, associate professor, professor, doctoral supervisor, head of the Computer Science Department, and dean of the School of Computer Science at Sichuan University, as well as the executive vice-chairman of the Sichuan Computer Society and a member of the National Education Commission's Teaching Guidance Committee for Undergraduate Computer Courses (retired in March 2011). I am currently an independent director of the Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2) Independence Statement
During the reporting period, my position 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 my independence.
II. Performance in 2025
(1) Attendance at Board and Shareholder Meetings
In 2025, the Company held 9 board meetings and 4 shareholder meetings. I attended or was represented at all meetings as required, with no absences or instances of not personally attending two consecutive board meetings.
| Meeting Type | Should Attend (Times) | Personally Attended (Times) | Authorized Attendance (Times) | Absences (Times) | Consecutive Absences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board Meeting | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | No |
| Shareholder Meeting | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | / |
During the reporting period, I carefully reviewed the relevant proposals and materials submitted to the board meetings, maintained communication with the Company's management, independently expressed opinions, exercised voting rights with caution, and made reasonable suggestions, positively contributing to the board's scientific decision-making. I believe that the convening and holding of the board meetings during the reporting period complied with legal procedures, and all significant matters followed the relevant approval processes, thus I voted in favor of all board proposals without raising any objections.
(2) Attendance at Board Committees
The Company's board has established an audit committee, a remuneration and assessment committee, a nomination committee, and a strategy committee. I serve as the chair of the remuneration and assessment committee and as a member of the nomination and audit committees.