2025 Annual Report of Independent Director (Zhang Defen)
As an independent director of Zhongjing Food Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), I have strictly adhered to the provisions and requirements of the Company Law, Securities Law, Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies, and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange Self-Regulatory Guidelines No. 2 for the standardized operation of GEM listed companies, as well as the Company’s Articles of Association and the Independent Director Work System. During my tenure in 2025, I diligently fulfilled my duties, attended all board and shareholder meetings on time, carefully reviewed various proposals and related materials, and provided independent, objective, and professional opinions on relevant matters, effectively safeguarding the legal rights of the Company and all shareholders, especially minority shareholders. I ceased to serve as an independent director on November 7, 2025, and hereby report on my performance of independent director duties for the year 2025.
1. Basic Information of Independent Director
I, Zhang Defen, born in July 1966, hold Chinese nationality and have no permanent residency abroad. I possess a master's degree and am a professor. I previously served as a lecturer and associate professor at Zhengzhou University; I am currently a professor and master's supervisor at the Law School (Intellectual Property School) of Zhengzhou University. I served as an independent director of the Company from October 2019 to October 2025. During the reporting period, my role as an independent director complied with the independence requirements stipulated in the Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies, and there were no circumstances affecting my independence.
2. Performance Overview in 2025
(1) Attendance at Meetings
- Attendance at Board and Shareholder Meetings In 2025, I attended all four board meetings and three shareholder meetings, reviewing materials carefully before meetings, participating fully in discussions, and exercising my voting rights prudently, voting in favor of all proposals without any absences, opposition, or abstentions. The specific attendance is as follows:
| Meeting Type | Total Meetings | Required Attendance | In-Person Attendance | Communication Attendance | Proxy Attendance | Absences | Consecutive Absences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board Meetings | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | No |
| Shareholder Meetings | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No |