CEA China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Certain statements contained in this announcement may be regarded as “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of the Company to be materially different from any future performance, financial condition or results of operations implied by such forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this announcement represent the Company’s views as of the date of this announcement. While the Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause the Company’s views to change, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, unless required by applicable laws. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this announcement.

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ANNOUNCEMENT IN RELATION TO

RESIGNATION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

On 12 August 2022, the board of directors (the “Board”) of China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (the “Company”) received the resignation letter tendered by Mr. Liu Shaoyong, the chairman of the Board of the Company. Due to his departure from the position, Mr. Liu Shaoyong has notified the Board of his resignation as the chairman of the Board, a director, the chairman and member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board and the authorised representative required under the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

The resignation of Mr. Liu Shaoyong does not result in the number of members of the Board falling below the minimum quorum, and has no impact on the normal operation of the Board. Pursuant to the requirements of relevant laws and regulations such as the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China and the articles of association of the Company, the resignation letter from Mr. Liu Shaoyong has become effective since the date on which the letter has been delivered to the Board.

Mr. Liu Shaoyong has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and the Company and there is no matter related to his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.

During his tenure of office, Mr. Liu Shaoyong has faithfully and diligently performed his duties, and has played a crucial role on aspects such as the leadership to the Board, formulation of the Company’s strategies, promotion of continuous and high-quality development of the Company, etc. The Board would like to express its sincere gratitude to Mr. Liu Shaoyong for his outstanding contributions during his tenure of office.

As at the date of this announcement, the directors of the Company include Li Yangmin (Vice Chairman, President), Tang Bing (Director), Lin Wanli (Director), Cai Hongping (Independent non-executive Director), Dong Xuebo (Independent non-executive Director), Sun Zheng (Independent non-executive Director), Lu Xiongwen (Independent non-executive Director) and Jiang Jiang (Employee Representative Director).