1. Basic Information of Independent Director
(1) Personal Background, Professional Experience, and Concurrent Positions
Liu Chao, born in November 1973, is a Chinese national with no permanent residency abroad. He holds a diploma in finance and accounting and computer science, and is a certified public accountant. From July 1995 to December 2001, he served as an accounting clerk at Lingbi County Qianhe Flour Mill; from January 2002 to June 2008, he was the financial manager at Anhui Kangmeida Noodle Co., Ltd.; from July 2008 to August 2011, he worked as a project manager at Anhui Qiushi Accounting Firm; from August 2011 to September 2020, he was a project manager at Anhui Chenxing Accounting Firm (General Partnership); from September 2020 to November 2023, he served as the head of the audit department at Anhui Huaihai Accounting Firm; from November 2023 to June 2024, he was a partner at the Anhui North Branch of Beijing Xingchanghua Accounting Firm (Special General Partnership); from July 2024 to present, he is the head of the Suzhou Branch of Beijing Xingchanghua Accounting Firm; and from November 2024 to present, he is a partner at the same firm and an independent director of the company.
(2) Independence Statement
During the term, Liu did not hold any position in the company other than that of independent director and committee member, nor did he hold any position in major shareholder units. There are no interests or relationships that could hinder his independent judgment, and he meets the independence requirements set forth in relevant laws and the company's articles of association.
2. Performance During the 2025 Term
(1) Attendance at Board and Shareholder Meetings
During the reporting period, Liu actively participated in board and shareholder meetings, diligently monitoring the implementation of board resolutions by management. He maintained effective communication with the management team, carefully reviewed proposals, and participated in discussions, exercising his voting rights prudently. The convening and holding of board meetings complied with legal procedures, and all major operational decisions followed the necessary approval processes. Liu voted in favor of all proposals during his term and did not raise any objections. The specific attendance record for Liu during the 2025 term is as follows: