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(a joint stock limited company incorporated in the People's Republic of China with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 01088) RESIGNATION OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD BY THE VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

On 5 March 2014, the board of directors (the "Board") of China Shenhua Energy Company Limited (the "Company") received the written resignation of Dr. Zhang Xiwu. Due to adjustment of work arrangements, Dr. Zhang Xiwu has conveyed to the Board his request to resign from the posts of chairman of the Board and executive director. Dr. Zhang Xiwu's appointments as the chairman of the Strategy Committee of the Board and member of the Nomination Committee of the Board terminate at the same time. The resignation takes effect immediately.
In accordance with the articles of association of the Company, the vice chairman of the Board, Dr. Zhang Yuzhuo, shall perform the duties of the chairman of the Board with immediate effect until a new chairman of the Board is elected.
Dr. Zhang Xiwu is very pleased at the achievements of the Company. He expresses his heartfelt gratitude for the support of the shareholders, directors, supervisors, the management and the staff of the Company. Dr. Zhang Xiwu feels deeply honoured and pleased to have been able to serve the Company, and is sorry to resign. It is Dr. Zhang Xiwu's wish that the Company's business will develop prosperously and that the Company will realise great strategic goals.
Dr. Zhang Xiwu confirms that he has no disagreement with the Board and there is no matter relating to his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders and creditors of the Company. The Board and Dr. Zhang Xiwu also confirm that there is no matter relating to his resignation that might potentially affect the operation of the Company and its subsidiaries.

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The Board is of the opinion that in Dr. Zhang Xiwu's leadership of all members of the Board during his tenure as the chairman of the Board and in his other appointments, he has demonstrated excellent dedication in discharging his duties and responsibilities as the chairman of the Board and in his other appointments. Dr. Zhang Xiwu has contributed enormously to the Company's major decisions, operation and management, compliance and corporate governance. The Board expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Zhang Xiwu for his diligence and contributions.
By order of the Board

China Shenhua Energy Company Limited Huang Qing

Secretary to the Board of Directors

Beijing, March 5, 2014

As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises the following: Dr. Zhang Yuzhuo, Dr. Ling Wen and Mr. Han Jianguo as executive directors, Mr. Kong Dong and Mr. Chen Hongsheng as non- executive directors, and Ms. Fan Hsu Lai Tai, Mr. Gong Huazhang and Mr. Guo Peizhang as independent non-executive directors.

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