Mr. Zhao Xianming, Chairman and President of ZTE Corporation has stepped down from the office of Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Yin Yimin has been appointed to serve as ZTE’s new Chairman for a two-year term.
Mr. Zhao Xianming will continue to serve as Executive Director and President of the Company.
ZTE said the changes were not made because of any disagreements but simply to separate the roles of Chairman and CEO to improve corporate governance.
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