On 15 January 2016, the Board received a letter of resignation from Si Xian Min as the Chairman of the Board of China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd. Si Xian Min tendered his resignation from the posts of Chairman of the Board, non- executive director of the company, the member of the Strategic Decision-making Committee under the Board and the chairman of the Nomination Committee under the Board. Si Xian Min confirms that he has no disagreement in any respect with the Board and the company, and there is no matter relating to his resignation that should be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the company.

On 5 November 2015, according to the provisions of the Articles of Association of the company, the Board resolved to authorise the Vice Chairman of the Board to assume the role and duties of the Chairman, to perform his duties in accordance with the provisions of the Company Law, the Articles of Association of the company and other relevant management rules of the company.