CHINAHONGQIAO (01378) has announced that Ms. Zheng Shuliang has informed the company that, considering her age and in accordance with the company's articles of association, she will retire as an executive director following the conclusion of the upcoming annual general meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, and will not stand for re-election. Following her retirement, Ms. Zheng will also step down from her roles as Vice Chairperson of the board and member of the Board Sustainable Development Committee. Separately, as Mr. Han Benwen will have served as an independent non-executive director for more than nine years, and Mr. Dong Xinyi's tenure is also approaching nine years, they will retire as independent non-executive directors after the annual general meeting pursuant to the articles of association and will not seek re-election. Upon retirement, Mr. Han will also cease to serve as Chairman of the Board Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee, and as a member of the Nomination Committee, while Mr. Dong will no longer be a member of the Board Audit Committee. Mr. Meng Xianzhong and Mr. Ma Jin have been nominated to stand for election as independent non-executive directors at the annual general meeting. Should shareholders approve their appointments, the terms for Mr. Meng and Mr. Ma will take effect from the conclusion of the meeting. Furthermore, due to a work transfer, Mr. Zhang Jinglei, a non-executive director, will retire from his current role at the meeting in line with the articles and will stand for election as an executive director.