Liaoning Port Co., Ltd. disclosed that Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) Mr. Jiao Guangjun tendered his resignation on 11 September 2026. Citing internal policies of his former employer restricting post-retirement external appointments, Mr. Jiao will step down from both his INED position and his role as chairman of the Board’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Mr. Jiao will continue to discharge his duties until a successor is elected at a forthcoming general meeting. His departure will temporarily leave the Board without the minimum number and proportion of independent non-executive directors required under applicable laws, regulations and the company’s articles of association.

The company confirmed that Mr. Jiao has no disagreements with the Board, nor are there any matters needing shareholder or Hong Kong Stock Exchange attention in connection with his resignation. The Board expressed its appreciation for Mr. Jiao’s contributions during his tenure.

As of the announcement date, Liaoning Port’s Board comprises Executive Director Li Guofeng; Non-executive Directors Liu Bin, Huang Zhenzhou and Yang Bing; Employee Representative Director Zhang Hong; and Independent Non-executive Directors Cheng Chaoying, Chan Wai Hei and Jiao Guangjun.