Changjiang Securities chairman resigns; interim trustee appointed

** Changjiang Securities' Chairman, Jin Caijiu, has resigned from his position as a director, chairman, and member of various special committees due to work adjustments, according to an announcement by Huatai United Securities, the trustee for several of Changjiang Securities' bonds. The resignation, effective immediately upon delivery of the written report to the board, does not affect the company's normal operations, as a replacement has been appointed. Liu Zhengbin, the Party Secretary and a Director, has been appointed to temporarily fulfill the Chairman's duties. A permanent replacement will be elected within six months. Huatai United Securities, acting as trustee for bonds including 24 Changjiang 07 and 21 Changjiang 03, has communicated with Changjiang Securities and will continue to monitor the company's ability to repay its debts.