Bank of China: Approval for the registration of the issuance of A-shares to specific entities has been granted by the China Securities Regulatory Commission.

The Bank of China announced that the approval for the company to issue shares to specific entities has been granted, allowing the company to proceed with the registration application for the issuance of shares to specific entities. The approval is valid for 12 months from the date of registration approval. The company will process the issuance of shares to specific entities within the specified time limit in accordance with the approval document and relevant laws and regulations, and will fulfill its disclosure obligations in a timely manner.