Shanxi Taigang director resigns external role to boost focus

On December 4, 2025, Mr. Wang Jianhua, an independent director of Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co., Ltd., announced his decision to resign from his concurrent external directorship at Baowu Special Metallurgy Co., Ltd. This move aims to allow Mr. Wang to further focus on his core duties as an independent director of the listed company, ensuring he has ample time and energy to diligently fulfill his obligations.

The company confirmed that Mr. Wang Jianhua’s resignation is a personal decision based on his individual career planning. There are no conflicts of interest, unresolved disputes, or other circumstances with his former employer that could impact the impartiality of his independent director duties at Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel.

Following his resignation, Mr. Wang Jianhua will continue to adhere to the "Company Law," "Measures for the Administration of Independent Directors of Listed Companies," and the company's "Articles of Association." He will remain dedicated to his independent director work at the company, conscientiously exercising his voting rights independently and objectively, and effectively safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the company and its small and medium-sized shareholders. The announcement was made by the Board of Directors of Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co., Ltd. on December 5, 2025.