Bank of China Limited appointed Angela Chao as Independent Non-executive Director of the Bank. China Banking Regulatory Commission has approved the qualification of Ms. Angela Chao. Ms. Angela Chao has begun to serve as Independent Non-executive Director of the Bank, member of the Audit Committee, member of the Risk Policy Committee and member of the Connected Transactions Control Committee of the Board of Directors of the Bank, all with effect from January 4, 2017.