Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. approved the proposed appointment of Ms. Liu Ruixia ("Ms. Liu") as an independent non-executive director of the Bank. The qualification of Ms. Liu to serve as an independent non-executive director of the Bank has been approved by the National Administration of Financial Regulation. Ms. Liu has officially taken office as an independent non-executive director of the Bank.

For the biographical details of Ms. Liu and other information required to be disclosed under the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. As of the date of this announcement, there has been no change to such information. Upon the approval of her qualification as a director, Ms. Liu also serves as the member of the Risk Management and Related Party Transactions Control Committee and the member of the Personnel and Remuneration Committee.

Mr. Shi Lei ceased to serve as the independent non-executive director of the Bank, the member of the Risk Management and Related Party Transactions Control Committee and the member of the Personnel and Remuneration Committee.