The board of directors of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation received Mr. Ling Yiqun's resignation on 6 April 2023 as an executive director, a member of strategy committee of the Board and a senior vice president of Sinopec Corp. due to his age. Mr. Ling Yiqun has been diligent and responsible during his tenure.

The Board would like to express its sincere gratitude to him for his hard work and contributions to the Company.