On June 15, 2023, Ms. Qingling Zhang (Ms. Zhang) notified Qilian International Holding Group Ltd. (the Company) of her resignation as a director of the Company, effective June 30, 2023. Ms. Zhang has advised that her resignation was due to personal reasons and not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to the operations, policies, or practices of the Company. To fill in the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Zhang, on July 13, 2023, the board of directors (the "Board") of the Company appointed Ms. Song Gao ("Ms. Gao") to serve as an independent director of the Company, effective July 15, 2023.

Ms. Gao will act as the chairperson of the nominating and corporate governance committee and a member of the compensation committee and the audit committee. Ms. Song Gao, aged 54, is a seasoned professional with a career spanning over three decades. She has acquired a wealth of experience across a diverse range of industries, such as insurance, jewelry, internet finance, and IPO consultancy.

Since July 2020, Ms. Gao has served as the Chairwoman of Shenzhen Deyin International Culture Media Co. Ltd. From March 2017 to March 2020, Ms. Gao served as the President of Asia Times (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. and the Chairwoman of Asia America Consulting (Shenzhen) Co.

Ltd. Since 2004, Ms. Gao has been a career manager, adeptly navigating through different sectors and industries. She has experience in high-level organizational design, equity structuring, and business model development. Between 1987 and 2004, Ms. Gao served at Ping An Insurance Company, where she progressed through roles in secretarial work, human resources, underwriting management, and regional management.

With her extensive experience in operational management, Ms. Gao brings a wealth of expertise and valuable insights to the table, enabling her to drive success in a variety of business environments. Ms. Gao obtained a master's degree in Economic Management from Tianjin University.