has been the Chairman of the Board of the Company since January 2026. Mr. GAO joined China Resources in August 2007 and has successively worked for China Resources Enterprise Limited, the Company, China Resources Power Holdings Company Limited (a company listed on the Stock Exchange (stock code:836)) ("CR Power"), and China Resources (Holdings) Company Limited ("CRH"). Mr. GAO worked in the Company for nearly 10 years, possessing cross-disciplinary business management experience, and served as the chief financial officer of the Company from 2012 to 2020. From March 2020 to January 2026, he served as the deputy general manager of the Finance Department of CRH, the chief financial officer of CR Power, and the general manager of the Finance Department of CRH. Prior to joining China Resources, he worked in the National Audit Office(国家审计署) for many years. Mr. Gao holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Economics from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics in China, and has been qualified as a China Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Internal Auditor.