Chen Xinyuan, 40, currently the Dean, Professor and tutor to doctoral students of the College of Accounting, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, was elected Independent Director of the Company in June 2003. Between June 2000 and June 2003 he was an Independent Supervisor of the Company. After graduation from the Accounting Faculty, Hangzhou College of Commerce in July 1985, Mr. Chen undertook graduated studies at the Accounting Faculty of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and stayed on as a lecturer. He commenced his doctoral studies in accounting while teaching and received his doctorate in June 1994. He has been a tutor to doctoral students since December 1998. Mr. Chen has also studied in West Germany for one year. He is very familiar with financial accounting, given his experience in the academic aspects of accounting and notable achievements in accounting research. He is also experienced in business management. |