China Construction Bank Corporation announced that By reason of age, Mr. Tian Guoli has tendered his resignation to the board of directors as chairman of the Board, executive director as well as chairman and member of the Strategy Development Committee of the Board of the Bank. According to the provisions of the Company Law of the People's Republic of China, relevant laws and regulations as well as the Articles of Association of China Construction Bank Corporation, the resignation of Mr. Tian Guoli took effect when his resignation was delivered to the Board of the Bank. Mr. Tian Guoli has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board of the Bank, and there is no matter that needs to be brought to the attention of shareholders of the Bank, and he has promised to strictly observe the duty to maintain the confidentiality of information of the Bank according to the law.

During his tenure at the Bank, Mr. Tian Guoli has performed his duties diligently and conscientiously, upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground. He has persisted in the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, thoroughly implemented the spirit of the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping on strengthening the ?Three Capabilities?, adhered to the political and people-oriented nature of financial work, make solid progress in putting the mission and commitment of the state-owned financial enterprises into practice, promoted the Bank in playing a major role in serving the real economy and being a cornerstone for financial stability, achieving new breakthroughs in reform and innovation as well as new results in high-quality development. Over the past six years, Mr. Tian Guoli has deepened the organic integration of the Party's leadership and corporate governance, promoted effective strategic leading role played by the Party Committee of the Bank and by the Board, implemented the new development philosophy with the New Finance initiatives, treated finance as a good cause to serve the society, with a pain-point and altruistic mindset, led the Bank to launch the ?Three Major Strategies?

of inclusive finance, FinTech and housing rental, and strategic initiatives like smart government affairs, rural revitalisation and ?Workers' Harbours?, constructed platform ecosystems such as the ?CCB Huidongni?, ?Yunongtong?, ?CCB Lifestyle?, and ?CCB Match Plus?, established an integrated risk prevention and control system for the Group, focused on strengthening the building of leadership teams and cadres, and encourage cadres and employees to be dedicated, enterprising and responsible. Under the leadership of Mr. Tian Guoli, the Bank earnestly implemented decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee, endeavored to construct the differentiated development path that being profitable while socially responsible, vigorously promotes the financial culture with Chinese characteristics, and unswervingly follows the path of financial development with Chinese characteristics, striving to become a leading sustainable bank in the world. While serving the better life of the public and facilitating high-quality economic and social development, the Bank has achieved good business performance and created considerable returns for its shareholders.