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

On 27 March 2017, the board of directors (the "Board") of China Shenhua Energy Company Limited (the "Company") received the written resignation of Dr. Zhang Yuzhuo. Due to adjustment of work arrangements, Dr. Zhang Yuzhuo has conveyed to the Board his request to resign from the posts of the Chairman and Executive Director. Dr. Zhang Yuzhuo's appointments as the Chairman of the Strategy Committee of the Board and member of the Nomination Committee of the Board are terminated at the same time. The resignation takes effect immediately.

In accordance with the articles of association of the Company, Dr. Ling Wen, the Vice Chairman and the President, will perform the duties of the Chairman with immediate effect till a new Chairman is elected.

Dr. Zhang Yuzhuo 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 Yuzhuo also confirm that there is no matter relating to his resignation that might potentially affect the operation of the Company and its subsidiaries.

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

By order of the Board

China Shenhua Energy Company Limited Huang Qing

Secretary to the Board of Directors

Beijing, 27 March 2017

As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises the following: Dr. Ling Wen, Dr. Han Jianguo and Dr. Li Dong as executive directors, Mr. Chen Hongsheng and Mr. Zhao Jibin 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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