Daqo New Energy Corp. announced the appointment of Mr. Arthur Wong as an independent director. Mr. Wong will also serve as the chair for the company's Audit Committee, a member of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

Mr. Wong's appointment becomes effective on December 24, 2012. Mr. Arthur Wong currently serves as an independent director for VisionChina Media Inc. and China Automotive Systems Inc. Mr. Wong replaces Dr. Daqing Qi, who resigned from the Board of the company for personal reasons.