Declaration and Commitment of Independent Director Candidate (Jia Jinping)

Securities Code: 301238

Securities Abbreviation: Ruitai New Materials

Announcement Number: 2026-027

Declaration and Commitment of Independent Director Candidate

Declarant: Jia Jinping

As a candidate for the independent director position of Jiangsu Ruitai New Energy Materials Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the Company) for the third board of directors, I have fully understood and agreed to be nominated by the nominator, the board of directors of Jiangsu Ruitai New Energy Materials Co., Ltd. I hereby publicly declare and guarantee that there are no relationships affecting my independence with the Company, and I meet the requirements for the qualifications and independence of 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 second board of directors of Jiangsu Ruitai New Energy Materials 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 in detail:

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

3. I meet the qualifications and conditions for independent directors as stipulated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
   ☑ Yes □ No
   If no, please explain in detail:

4. I meet the conditions for independent directors as stipulated in the Company’s articles of association.
   ☑ Yes □ No
   If no, please explain in detail:

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

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 in detail:

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 party and government leaders taking positions in listed companies or fund management companies after resigning from public office.
   ☑ Yes □ No
   If no, please explain in detail:

8. My role as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the Organization Department of the Central Committee regarding further regulation of party and government leaders holding concurrent positions in enterprises.
   ☑ Yes □ No
   If no, please explain in detail:

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 anti-corruption construction in higher education institutions.
   ☑ Yes □ No
   If no, please explain in detail: