Highpower International, Inc. announced that independent director Xinhai Li has stepped down to focus on his roles as professor of new energy materials and devices at the Central South University's School of Metallurgy and Environment, Chairman of Jiangxi H-zone Lithium Technology Co. Ltd. and Chairman of Jiangxi Xuli Mining Co. Ltd. Mr. Jie Wang will replace Mr. Li. Mr. Jie Wang is based out of Stanford University in California, where he currently serves as the university's executive director of the Stanford Center for Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness, director of the Sustainable Development and Environmental Informatics Group, and consulting professor for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Wang was also appointed to the Audit, Compensation and Nominating Committees of the Board. Dr. Wang will receive the compensation currently in effect for non-employee directors.