King International Investment Ltd (KING INTL INV) announced the appointment of Ms. Li Qian as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective 24 April 2026. Concurrently, she will serve as chair of the Audit Committee and join both the Remuneration and Nomination Committees.

Ms. Li, aged 46, brings 28 years of finance and accounting experience. A graduate of Nanjing Political College (2002), she has been a Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA) member since December 2020. Her recent roles include Financial Manager/Supervisor at Nanjing Xingcheng Future Intelligent Technology Co. (Jun 2023–Mar 2026) and Nanjing Huake Guangfa Technology Co. (Aug 2019–May 2023). Earlier positions encompassed senior accounting posts at a large catering and hotel group (2013–2018) and Lenovo Mobile Communication Technology Co. (2004–2012).

Under a one-year service agreement, Ms. Li will receive monthly remuneration of HK$0.01 million, subject to rotation and re-election under the company’s articles. She holds no shares in KING INTL INV, maintains no ties with major shareholders or management, and meets all independence criteria outlined in HKEX Listing Rule 3.13.

With this appointment, KING INTL INV now fulfills HKEX requirements: 1. Listing Rules 3.10(1) and 3.10(2): at least three independent directors, including one with appropriate accounting expertise. 2. Listing Rule 3.21: Audit Committee comprised solely of non-executive directors, minimum three members, chaired by an independent director possessing relevant qualifications.

Post-appointment, the Board consists of five executive directors and three independent non-executive directors. The company welcomed Ms. Li and confirmed no additional matters require disclosure under Listing Rule 13.51(2)(h)–(v).