GTJAI Successfully Completed “Mikania Clearance” at Mai Po Nature Reserve

[30 October 2023, Hong Kong] Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (“Guotai Junan International”, the “Company” or “GTJAI”, stock code: 1788.HK) announced that the volunteer team of GTJAI participated in the "Mikania Clearance" activity at Hong Kong Mai Po Nature Reserve managed by WWF-Hong Kong on October 20th, contributing to the conservation of natural ecosystems. This activity represents the Company's continued efforts in engaging in environmental protection activities, following the "Tree Planting Challenge" in 2021 and the "Coastline Recovery Activity" in 2022, fulfilling its responsibility for nature conservation.

Mai Po Nature Reserve, recognized as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, is known as the "Bird Paradise" in Hong Kong, boasting unique biodiversity. However, the invasive vine plant, Mikania, poses a threat to the ecosystem in the area by overshadowing other plants and occupying their growing space. Dr. Fu Tingmei, Chairman of GTJAI's ESG Committee and Independent Non-Executive Director, led the volunteer team to remove Mikania and other invasive climbing plants in the “Mikania Clearance” activity, and also visited the gei wais (inter-tidal shrimp ponds) and fishponds to gain insights into the wetland ecosystem and its daily conservation practices. The aim of this activity is to safeguard the ecological balance and biodiversity within the conservation area, while promoting awareness of environmental protection and social responsibility, and generating a greater impact in society.

As a responsible and industry-leading financial institution, GTJAI actively embraces its crucial role in promoting sustainable development in society and remains committed to regional conservation and environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives. Looking ahead, the Company will continue to uphold the "Finance for the Greater Good" principle, while actively organizing and participating in social welfare activities, and increasing its efforts in environmental protection, energy conservation, and community engagement, to create a greener and more sustainable future for the whole society.

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Guotai Junan International (“GTJAI”, Stock Code: 1788.HK) is the market leader and first mover for internationalization of Chinese Securities Company as well as the first Chinese securities broker listed on the Main Board of The Hong Kong Stock Exchange through initial public offering. It has also been included in FTSE4Good Index by London Stock Exchange of the United Kingdom. Based in Hong Kong, GTJAI provides comprehensive, diversified and high-quality integrated financial services. Core business includes brokerage, corporate finance, asset management, loans and financing, financial products, which cover three dimensions including individual finance (wealth management), institutional finance (institutional investor services and corporate finance services) and investment management. GTJAI has been assigned “Baa2” and “BBB+” long term issuer rating from Moody and Standard & Poor respectively. The controlling shareholder, Guotai Junan Securities Company Limited (Stock Code: 601211.SH; 2611.HK), is the comprehensive financial provider with a long-term, sustainable and overall leading position in the Chinese securities industry. For more information about GTJAI, please visit http://www.gtjai.com