China Design Group Co., Ltd. (SHSE:603018) commences share repurchases on January 16, 2019, under the program mandated by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on November 13, 2018. As per the mandate, the company is authorized to repurchase up to CNY 200 million worth of its class A shares. The repurchase price will not exceed CNY 20 per share. The company will use its own funds to repurchase the shares. The repurchased shares will be used to implement the ESOP of company. The plan is valid for 6 months from the date of shareholders' approval.