and its subsidiaries (the "Group") act regularly on a powerful sense of social responsibility towards the wider community. This is in line with our guiding principles of benefiting country and people and giving back to the community generously.

For more than 30 years the Group has been an ally of the farming community, demonstrating our commitment through long-term involvement in charitable and civic activities. By introducing state-of-the-art farming and production technologies into the country, CPP is conscientiously contributing to the greater good of China, helping farmers to improve their productivity and
raise their overall competitiveness.

We have also been ready and willing to help in times of natural disaster, donating necessary funds to the government during the SARS outbreak and making ongoing donations towards poverty and disaster relief.