The Board, of China Shenshan Orchard Holdings Co. Ltd. having considered the recommendation from the NC and having reviewed and considered the qualifications, working experience, expertise, suitability and independence of Zhang Lei, is of the view that Zhang has the requisite experience, knowledge and capabilities to assume the role and responsibilities as an Independent Director of the Company. Accordingly, the Board approved the appointment of Zhang as Independent Director of the Company. Zhang will also be appointed as a member of the AC, the NC and the RC. The Board considers Zhang to be independent for the purposes of Rule 704(8) of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited Listing Manual ("Listing Manual"). Working Experience December 2013 to present: Institute of Fruit & Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences - Associate Professor July 2010 to December 2013: Institute of Fruit & Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences - Assistant Professor.