Bank of Qingdao Co., Ltd. (BQD) announced that the Qingdao Bureau of the National Financial Regulatory Administration has approved the appointment of Mr. Zhang Shixing as an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED). The approval, formalized in reply document Qing Jin Fu [2026] No. 158, authorizes Zhang to assume his roles effective 10 August 2026.

Upon taking office, Zhang will serve as: • Independent Non-Executive Director on BQD’s ninth Board of Directors • Chairman of the Audit Committee • Member of the Remuneration Committee • Member of the Nomination Committee • Member of the Related Party Transactions Control Committee

Concurrently, Mr. Fan Xuejun will step down from the Board and relinquish all related committee posts.

The board reiterates that Zhang’s biographical details and associated disclosures were previously provided in company communications dated 28 August 2025, 26 March 2026 and 6 May 2026, with no changes reported as of this announcement.

As of 12 August 2026, BQD’s Board comprises: • Executive Directors: Jing Zailun, Wu Xianming, Chen Shuang, Liu Peng • Non-Executive Directors: Deng Youcheng, Rosario Strano, Zhou Yunjie, Giamberto Giraldo, Tan Lixia • Independent Non-Executive Directors: Xing Lecheng, Zhang Xu, Cheung Man Chor Elton, Du Ning, Zhang Shixing

BQD extends a formal welcome to Zhang Shixing as the newest member of its Board.