West China Cement Limited announced that Mr. Shi Guanglei (``Mr. Shi'') has resigned as a non-executive Director due to adjustment of work arrangements. Mr. Wang Jingqian has been appointed as a non-executive Director. Mr. Wang, aged 39, graduated from Xi'an Polytechnic University, the PRC in July 2004.

Mr. Wang has extensive experience in financial management. He is currently a deputy director (work assignment) of the finance department and the secretary of the mission committee of Anhui Conch Cement Company Limited (``Anhui Couch'').