On February 28, Group President Hu Jianhua inspected China Merchants Securities, instructing anti-epidemic and work resumption. He heard a report given by Huo Da, Chairman of China Merchants Securities, on the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus and the recovery of work and production, also extended appreciation to the front-line staff of various branches in various locations.

He pointed out that China Merchants Securities took the lead in the industry for donation and made early and timely deployment for epidemic prevention and control, with well-organized and effective prevention measures and several outstanding staff emerged. The company also actively adopted online and offline methods to resume work and production, not only to mitigate the impact of the epidemic but also to realize the adverse growth of some areas of businesses. Hu Jianhua emphasized that epidemic prevention and control is still at a critical stage, and we should all stay highly vigilant. China Merchants Securities should continue to strictly implement the instructions made by higher authorities and the Group's requirements; resolutely win the blocking battle of epidemic prevention and control, the positional battle of work and production resumption and the uphill battle of annual goal; also endeavour to minimize the impact of the epidemic.