Huaxia Bank announces resignation of independent director Gong Zhiqiang

Huaxia Bank Co., Ltd. announced that its board of directors has received a written resignation report from independent director Gong Zhiqiang. Citing personal reasons, Gong Zhiqiang is stepping down from his role as an independent director and related positions within the board's specialized committees. The resignation will take effect on April 3, 2025. The Huaxia Bank board assures that the announcement contains no false representation, misleading statements, or omissions, and accepts legal responsibility for the truthfulness, accuracy, and completeness of its content. The announcement was issued by the board of directors on April 4, 2025.