SDITC(01697): Chen Xuebin's qualification as a non-executive director has been approved.

SDITC (01697) issued an announcement that Mr. Chen Xuebin (Mr. Chen) was elected as a non-executive director of the company at the extraordinary general meeting. The company recently received a reply from the Shandong Regulatory Bureau of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, titled "Approval of Chen Xuebin's Qualifications as Director of Shandong International Trust Co., Ltd." (Lu Jin Fu [2025] No. 314), based on which, Mr. Chen will assume the position of non-executive director of the company starting from July 30, 2025.