Independent Director's 2025 Annual Work Report (Cao Dejun)
Dear shareholders and representatives:
As an independent director of Chengdu Information Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") and the chairman of the nomination committee, I have diligently performed 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, fairly, 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 on December 10, 2025, following the election of a new independent director at the shareholders' meeting. Below is my report on the main work in 2025:
I. Basic Information of the Independent Director
(1) Work Experience, Professional Background, and Concurrent Positions
I, Cao Dejun, born in May 1953, hold Chinese nationality and do not have permanent residency abroad. I have a graduate degree from Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, a Doctorate in Business Administration, and I am a professor and doctoral supervisor. I have served as the deputy director of the Foreign Languages Department, vice dean of the School of Tourism Management, vice dean of the International Business School, chairman of the professor committee of the International Business School, director of the Foreign Affairs Office, and director of the Confucius Institute at the State University of New York at Albany (retired in October 2019). I am also an executive director of the China Enterprise Management Research Association, a consultant to the Sichuan Provincial Government, an independent director of Weishitong Company, and a researcher at the Research Center for Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (resigned as director in December 2023), among other roles.
(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 present at all relevant meetings as required, with no absences or instances of not personally attending board meetings consecutively.
| 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 provided reasonable suggestions, positively contributing to the board's scientific decision-making. I believe that the convening and holding of board meetings during the reporting period complied with legal procedures, and all significant matters underwent relevant approval processes, thus being legal and effective. Therefore, I voted in favor of all board proposals without raising any objections or dissenting votes.