Harbin Bank Co., Ltd. announced that the Heilongjiang Office of the National Financial Regulatory Administration has approved the qualification of Du Xiaoquan to serve as a director (document Hei Jin Jian Fu [2026] No. 86). With this regulatory clearance, Du Xiaoquan has officially joined the Ninth Session of the Board as a non-executive director effective 14 July 2026, holding office until the current Board’s term expires.

Concurrent with Du’s appointment, Zhang Xianjun has ceased to act as a non-executive director and stepped down from the Nomination and Remuneration Evaluation Committee as of the same date. The Board expressed gratitude for Zhang’s contributions and noted there were no disagreements or issues requiring shareholder or regulatory attention in connection with his departure.

Effective 14 July 2026, Du Xiaoquan has been appointed to the Nomination and Remuneration Evaluation Committee for the remaining tenure of the Ninth Session of the Board.

Following these changes, the Board now comprises: • Executive Directors: Deng Xinquan, Yao Chunhe • Non-Executive Directors: Du Xiaoquan, Jia Haining, Liu Peiwei, Cheng Shuai • Independent Non-Executive Directors: Jin Qinglu, Chen Ming, Leung Sau Fan, Sylvia

Chairman Deng Xinquan signed the announcement in Harbin on 16 July 2026.