1st 2008 Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

At the 1st 2008 Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, held on 20 Nov 2008, the following proposals were examined and approved:

1. general elections for the 4th Board of Directors and the 4th Board of Supervisors
2. to revise the Articles of Association
3. to issue hybrid capital bonds and subordinated bonds
4. to change the company's local auditor

Board of Directors
20 Nov 2008


Source: Shanghai Stock Exchange

Date: 21 Nov 2008

CN01/SC/DM/JW