According to an announcement from CHINA STARCH (03838), Mr. Sun Mingdao has notified the board of his decision to resign as an independent non-executive director, effective from October 15, 2025. Following Mr. Sun's resignation, he will no longer serve as the chairman of the company's nomination committee nor as a member of the audit and remuneration committees. Professor Chen Zhijun has been appointed as the independent non-executive director, chairman of the nomination committee, and a member of both the audit committee and remuneration committee, effective from October 15, 2025.