The board of directors of China Communications Services Corporation Limited received a resignation letter from Mr. Zhang Zhiyong ("Mr. Zhang") on 30 September 2021 that, due to the change in work arrangement, Mr. Zhang resigned from his position as the Chairman, an Executive Director, and the Chairman of the Strategy Committee of the Company with effect from today. Mr. Zhang has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and there is no other matter in relation to his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company. The Board would like to express its high praise and sincere gratitude to Mr. Zhang for his excellent contribution to the Company during his tenure.