Chapter 1: General Principle Article 1. In accordance with the PRC Company Law (hereinafter referred to as the "Company Law") and other relevant laws and regulations, ZHU KAI, WANG HUI JIE and CHEN QI RONG, in total three (3) parties, jointly make capital contributions to establish ________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), and these articles of association are hereby formulated. Article 2. In the event that the terms and conditions of these articles of association conflict with any law, regulation or rule and other legislative, executive or judicial interpretation or pronouncement of the PRC currently in force and applicable to the Company (the "Applicable Laws"), the Applicable Laws shall prevail. Chapter 2: The Establishment of the Company Article 3. The name of the Company is: Article 4. The address of the Company is: Article 5. The form of organization of the Company shall be a limited liability company. The liability of a shareholder of the Company shall be limited to the registered capital contributed by or committed to be contributed by such shareholder to the Company. Unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing by the shareholders, creditors of the Company shall only have recourse to the assets of the Company, and shall not seek repayment from the shareholders of any debt, liability or obligation of the Company. Article 6. The Company shall be an independent legal person under the Company Law. The Company shall be subject to the jurisdiction of, and shall be protected by the Applicable Laws. The activities of the Company shall comply with the Applicable Laws. Chapter 3: Business Scope of the Company Article 7. The business scope of the Company is (subject to approval in business license): conference planning; conference services; economic information consultation and translation service. Article 8. The Company shall conduct its business as an independent economic entity and will operate autonomously. Article 9. The Company shall have the power, including without limitation, to: (1) enter into lease, land use transfer and/or grant agreements to obtain office premises or any other business premises and technology or equipment for the Company; (2) enter into any other contracts with any person, entity or organization, whether existing under relevant laws in the PRC’s jurisdiction, or the laws of any other country or region required for the efficient operation of the Company, including contracts for the provision of utilities, labour, furniture, appliances, equipment, machinery and any other supplies; (3) borrow money or give guarantees for any of the purposes of the Company and, from time to time without limitation as to amount, to draw, make, accept, endorse, execute and issue bills of exchange and other negotiable or non-negotiable instruments and evidences of indebtedness in accordance with the Applicable Laws; (4) to secure the payment of any of the foregoing and of any interest thereon by granting a mortgage, pledge, or other security interest over any whole or part of the property of the Company in accordance with the Applicable Laws; (5) carry on business in connection with the foregoing, and do any or all of the things set forth above; (6) take out and maintain all necessary insurances for the Company and its assets in accordance with the Applicable Laws; and (7) engage in any other lawful act or activity within the approved business scope of the Company or which it is, from time to time, otherwise permitted to engage in under the Applicable Laws. Chapter 4: The Registered Capital of the Company, Names of the Shareholders, the Type, Amount and Schedule of Capital Contribution Article 10. The registered capital of the Company shall be:. Article 11. The personal (or corporate) names of the shareholders, subscribed and actually paid capital contribution amount, schedule for making the contribution, and the types of such contribution are as follows:
The personal names of the shareholders Subscribed capital contribution Actually paid capital contribution amount at the establishment (date of application for alteration registration) of Company Contribution by installment Capital contribution amount and percentage Schedule for making contribution Type of the contribution Capital contribution amount Schedule for making contribution Type of capital contribution Capital contribution amount Schedule for making contribution Type of capital contribution
Article 12. When the Company is formed, the investment certification should be issued to each shareholder. The investment certificate shall specify the following particulars: (1) the name of the Company; (2) the date of establishment of the Company; (3) the registered capital of the Company; (4) the name of the shareholder, the amount of his capital contribution made and the date of capital contribution; and (5) the serial number and date of issuance of the capital contribution certificate. The capital contribution certificate shall be affixed with the seal of the Company. Chapter 5: The Company’s Organizational Structure, its Establishment and Power, and Procedures Article 13. The shareholders’ meeting of the Company shall be composed of all the shareholders. The shareholders’ meeting shall be the organ of authority of the Company and shall exercise the following functions and powers: (1) to decide on the business policies and investment plans of the Company; (2) to elect and replace the executive director and the supervisor, and to decide on matters concerning the remuneration of the executive director and the supervisor; (3) to review and approve reports of the executive director; (4) to review and approve reports of the supervisor; (5) to review and approve the Company’s proposed annual financial budgets and final accounts; (6) to review and approve the Company’s profit distribution plans and plans for making up losses; (7) to pass resolutions on the increase or reduction of the Company’s registered capital; (8) to pass resolutions on the issuance of corporate bonds; (9) to pass resolutions on matters such as the merger, division, dissolution, liquidation or change of the corporate form of the Company; and (10) to amend the articles of association of the Company. Article 14. The first shareholders’ meeting shall be convened by, and presided over by, (1) the shareholder who made the largest capital contribution; or (2) if all shareholders have made an equal capital contribution, then by ZHU KAI (朱凯). Article 15. Shareholders shall exercise their voting rights at shareholders’ meetings in proportion to their respective shares of capital contributions. Article 16. Shareholders’ meetings may either be regular meetings or extraordinary meetings. If a shareholders’ meeting of any form is to be convened, all shareholders shall be notified in writing 15 calendar days before the meeting is held. Such notice shall be delivered by facsimile, telex, telegram or registered airmail to their last known addresses or contact numbers (or such other address or contact number as the shareholder may specify). The notice shall indicate the time and place and shall contain the agenda of the shareholders’ meeting. Notice of any shareholders’ meeting may be reduced or waived by unanimous consent of all the shareholders. Notice of a shareholders’ meeting shall be deemed duly given to any shareholder who attends the meeting without protesting, before or at its commencement, of the lack of notice to that shareholder. Regular meetings shall be convened as determined by the executive director. An extraordinary meeting shall be convened if it is proposed by shareholders representing one-tenth or more of the voting rights, or by the executive director or the supervisor. Article 17. Shareholders’ meetings shall be convened and presided over by the executive director. Where the executive director is unable to perform, or fails to perform his or her duties to convene a shareholders’ meeting, the shareholders’ meeting shall be convened and presided over by the supervisor. Where the supervisor fails to convene and preside over such shareholders’ meeting, shareholders representing one-tenth or more of the voting rights are entitled to independently convene and preside over a shareholders’ meeting. Shareholders’ meetings may be attended by shareholders in person, by proxy or by telecommunications. If a shareholder is unable to participate in a shareholders’ meeting in person or by telecommunications, he may issue a written proxy and entrust a representative (including another shareholder) to participate in the meeting on his behalf. The representative so entrusted shall have the same rights and powers as the shareholder, unless otherwise expressly stated in the appointment document. Such representative shall present such written proxy to the person presiding over the shareholders’ meeting, in accordance with these Articles of Association, prior to the start of any such shareholders’ meeting, and such proxy shall be attached to the minutes of the shareholders’ meeting. Article 18. Any resolution of any type of shareholders’ meeting relating to the amendment of the articles of association, an increase or reduction of the registered capital of the Company, or any merger, division, dissolution or change of corporate form in relation to the Company as well as the appointment or change of the executive director requires the affirmative votes by shareholders representing two-thirds of the voting rights. Article 19. The Company shall not have a board of directors, but shall have an executive director to be appointed by the shareholders’ meeting. The term of the executive director shall be no more than 3 years. An executive director may serve consecutive terms upon expiration of his term if re-appointed. Article 20. If the office of executive director is vacated by the retirement, resignation, illness, disability or death of the executive director, or by the removal of such executive director by the shareholders’ meeting, then the shareholders’ meeting shall appoint a successor. Article 21. The executive director may serve concurrently as an officer or employee of the Company. The resolutions of the executive director should be issued in writing and signed by the executive director. Article 22. The executive director shall exercise the following functions and powers: (1) be responsible for convening shareholders’ meetings and presenting reports to the shareholders’ meeting; (2) implement resolutions issued by the shareholders’ meeting; (3) Consider and determine the Company’s business plans and investment plans; (4) prepare annual financial budget plans and final accounting plans in relation to the Company; (5) prepare profit distribution plans for the Company and plans for making up any losses suffered by the Company; (6) prepare plans for increasing or reducing the Company’s registered capital and for issuance of corporate bonds; (7) formulate plans for mergers, divisions, changes of corporate form or dissolution in relation to the Company; (8) determine the Company’s internal management structure; (9) determine the appointment or removal of the Company’s general manager as well as the remuneration of the general manager, and upon the general manager’s recommendation, determine the appointment or removal of deputy general manager(s), the officer in charge of finance of the Company and their remuneration; (10) review and approve Company policies and procedures regarding management of financial accounts, execution of legal documents and other important matters; (11) determine to enter into any joint venture with, or investment in, another legal entity or the acquisition of the equity interests in, or the assets of, another legal entity; (12) establish the Company bank accounts and appoint the Company’s independent auditor; (13) determine the execution of loan credit facilities or any other type of lending by the Company. (14) conduct legal or dispute settlement proceedings to which the Company is a party; and (15) other important matters relating to the operation and management of the Company. Article 23. The executive director may, by resolution or power of attorney, delegate any of the aforementioned powers and any other powers granted to the executive director by virtue of these articles of association to the general manager or such other employee of the Company within such a scope, and for such period of time, as he sees fit. Article 24. The Company shall have a general manager with a term of three years, who shall be appointed or removed by the executive director. The general manager shall be responsible to the executive director. The general manager shall exercise the following functions and powers: (1) be in charge of the management of the Company’s operational activities, and organize the implementation of the executive director’s resolutions; (2) organize the implementation of annual business plans and investment plans in relation to the Company; (3) prepare the plan for the Company’s internal management structure; (4) prepare the basic management system for the Company; (5) formulate specific internal rules and regulations for the Company; (6) propose the appointment or removal of the deputy general manager(s) and the officer in charge of finance of the Company; (7) determine the appointment and removal of Company’s management personnel other than those whose appointment or removal shall be determined by the executive director; and (8) other powers delegated by the executive director. Article 25. The general manager shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the Company, and shall carry out all other matters pursuant to such authority as may be granted to him by the executive director from time to time. Article 26. If required by the Company’s business activities, the Company may appoint a chief financial officer. The executive director shall not concurrently hold office as the chief financial officer. If the executive director decides to appoint a chief financial officer, such person shall be employed by the Company in accordance with the terms of an individual employment contract entered into between the chief financial officer and the Company and approved by the executive director. Subject to the terms thereof, the chief financial officer may be rewarded, disciplined or removed by decision of the executive director in light of the recommendations of the general manager. In managing the day-to-day financial operations of the Company, the chief financial officer shall work under the supervision and direction of the general manager. Article 27. If required by the development of the Company’s business activities, the executive director may establish additional departments or management staff positions, such as the deputy general manager, and may designate the relevant officers responsible for such departments or holding such positions as management personnel. Management personnel for such departments or positions shall be appointed by the executive director, or, if so empowered by the executive director, by the general manager. Article 28. Where no chief financial officer is appointed, the general manager shall be responsible for the preparation of the annual budget of the Company. Where a chief financial officer is appointed, the chief financial officer shall prepare the annual budget under the supervision of the general manager. The budget for each fiscal year shall be submitted to the shareholders’ meeting for examination prior to the preceding fiscal year and shall include information on matters including, but not limited to: (1) the procurement of equipment and other capital expenditures of the Company; (2) the sources and the use of funds of the Company; (3) plans with respect to the Company’s business premises; (4) the repair, operation and maintenance of the assets and equipment of the Company; and (5) the estimated income and expenditures of the Company for the fiscal year covered by the business plan and budget. The shareholders’ meeting shall complete its examination and, if adopted, approval of the plan and budget by the end of the fiscal year in which they are submitted to the shareholders’ meeting.
Article 29. The Company shall have one supervisor. The term of office of the supervisor shall be three years. The supervisor may serve consecutive terms upon expiration of his term if re-elected. The position of supervisor can not be held concurrently by the executive director or other senior management personnel of the Company. If the supervisor retires, resigns, falls ill or loses legal capacity, the successor of the supervisor shall be appointed by the shareholders’ meeting. Article 30. The supervisor of the Company shall exercise the following functions and powers: (1) examine the Company’s financial affairs; (2) monitor the acts of the executive director and senior management personnel when carrying out their duties in relation to the Company, and make proposals to remove from their positions the executive director or senior management personnel who violate laws, administrative regulations, the articles of association of the Company or resolutions of the shareholders’ meeting; (3) require the executive director or senior management personnel to rectify their conduct when any of their actions damage the interests of the Company; (4) propose the extraordinary shareholders’ meetings, convening and presiding over shareholders’ meetings when the executive director fails to perform his duty to convene and preside over shareholders’ meetings as prescribed in this articles of association; and (5) put forward proposals to shareholders’ meetings. Chapter 6: The Legal Representative of the Company Article 31. The executive director shall serve as the legal representative of the Company elected by the shareholders for a term of three (3) years. And if re-appointed upon expiration of his term of office, an executive director may serve consecutive terms as legal representative. Chapter 7: Share Transfer Article 32. The shareholders of the Company may freely transfer all or part of their equity interests. Article 33. Where a shareholder transfers its equity interests, it shall notify the other shareholders in writing of the transfer of such equity interests. Article 34. Upon the death of the shareholder, the executors, administrators, or legal representatives of the deceased shall, within 90 days after qualification as such, sell to the third party approved by other shareholders, all the shares of the equity interests in the Company, owned by the deceased at the time of his or her death. The valuation of the shares shall be according to market value appraised by an independent appraiser if not agreed. The purchase price shall be paid as follows: 100% in cash within 30 days after the qualification of the legal representatives of the deceased shareholder. It is the wish of the parties to these Articles that within the period specified above after the death of the shareholder; his or her family shall terminate all interest in the Company. Chapter 8: Operation Site Article 35. The Company will conduct its business operations at its registered address and at such other locations as may be approved by the executive director, subject to obtaining the approval from, or registration with the relevant government departments in accordance with the Applicable Laws, providing that nothing in these articles of association shall be construed as limiting the geographical scope of any projects undertaken by the Company. Article 36. All contracts for the leasing of real property entered into by the Company shall be submitted with other required documents to the relevant real estate administration departments for registration, as required under the Applicable Laws. Chapter 9: Labour Management Article 37. Matters relating to the recruitment, employment, dismissal, resignation, wages, welfare and other matters concerning the personnel of the Company shall be determined autonomously by the Company without outside interference, in accordance with the Applicable Laws and the internal rules, regulations and policies adopted by the Company and approved in writing by the executive director from time to time. Article 38. The Company shall comply with the Applicable Laws concerning labour protection and social welfare and ensure safe and civilized operation. Labour insurance and social welfare contributions for the personnel shall be made in accordance with the Applicable Laws. Article 39. The general manager shall determine the professional and other qualifications and number of personnel in accordance with the operating needs of the Company. Article 40. The general manager shall formulate specific policies regarding the recruitment, dismissal, wages, labour insurance, welfare, rewards and penalties of personnel, and shall submit such policies to the executive director for approval. Article 41. The Company may recruit local and expatriate personnel in accordance with the Applicable Laws. The necessary formalities for the recruitment of PRC citizen personnel shall be handled with the labour and personnel departments in the relevant localities in accordance with the Applicable Laws. Article 42. The Company shall offer employment contracts to all its personnel. The Company shall enter into individual labour contracts with each member of its personnel in accordance with the Applicable Laws, including the PRC Labour Law and relevant local labour laws and regulations. Article 43. A labour contract entered into by the Company must, at a minimum, include the following items: (1) the names of the relevant parties to it; (2) the work tasks or duties to be carried out and the usual place of work; (3) the duration of the labour contract (if for a fixed term); (4) salary, welfare benefits, labour insurance, labour protection and labour discipline; (5) conditions for termination of labour contract; and (6) liability for breach of the labour contract. Labour contracts must be filed at the Shenzhen Human Resources and Social Security Bureau or other relevant government office or offices in accordance with Applicable Laws. Article 44. Without prejudice to the generality of Article 43, the contents of labour contracts entered into by the Company with its personnel shall accord with the stipulations of the Applicable Laws. Each labour contract shall be legally effective from the date of signing, unless expressly stated to the contrary in these articles of associations. The parties to such labour contracts shall conscientiously perform their respective obligations thereunder. The term of a labour contract can be extended upon expiration if agreed to in writing by the parties thereto. Article 45. Working personnel shall have the right to establish a labour union and to perform union activity in accordance with the Applicable Laws. The labour union in the Company is representative of the interests of the staff and workers. The tasks of the labour union are: to protect the democratic rights and material interests of the staff and workers; to assist the Company in arranging and making rational use of welfare funds and bonuses; to conciliate in labour disputes; to organize, study and carry out activities for working personnel; and to educate working personnel to observe labour discipline and strive to fulfil the economic tasks of the Company. Article 46. Where the executive director is considering and deciding on matters concerning working personnel such as rewards, punishments, the salary system, welfare benefits, labour protection and labour insurance, a representative from the labour union shall have the right to meet with the executive director, and the executive director shall listen to his opinions, and obtain the cooperation of the labour union. Article 47. The Company shall allocate each month funds equal to two percent (2%) of the total actual wages of its employees (or such other amount as may be required under the Applicable Laws) as a fund to be used by the labour union in accordance with the Applicable Laws governing the use of such funds. Article 48. The Company shall also enter into employment contracts with expatriate personnel, the model contracts for which (if any) shall be approved by the executive director. Article 49. The salaries, welfare benefits and other terms of employment of working personnel shall be determined by the executive director in light of the recommendations of the general manager as to the ability and skill of such staff and workers and with reference to the Applicable Laws (including but not limited to those relating to the minimum wages payable in the Shenzhen Municipality or locality of any branch of the Company) and other Company policies in force from time to time. Such salary, welfare benefits and other terms of employment shall also be set forth in detail in the labour contract entered into with each such working personnel. Article 50. The salaries, social insurance, welfare benefits and other employment terms of the management personnel shall be decided by the executive director. Article 51. Labour disputes shall be handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the relevant labour contract and the Applicable Laws. Chapter 10: Financial Affairs and Accounting Article 52. Accounting System (1) The chief financial officer of the Company (if any), under the supervision of the general manager, shall be responsible for the financial management of the Company. (2) The chief financial officer (or if none appointed, the general manager) shall prepare the accounting system and procedures in accordance with the Enterprise Accounting System and supplementary stipulations promulgated by the Ministry of Finance and other relevant laws. The accounting system and procedures to be adopted by the Company shall be submitted to the executive director for approval. Once approved by the executive director, the accounting system and procedures shall be filed with the authority in charge of the Company and with the relevant local department of finance and the tax authorities for the filing. The debit and credit method, as well as the accrual basis of accounting, shall be adopted as the methods and principles for keeping accounts. (3) The Company shall adopt Renminbi as its book-keeping base currency, but may also adopt Hong Kong Dollars United States Dollars or other foreign currencies as supplementary book-keeping currencies. Treatment of exchange gains and losses arising from exchange rate differences shall accord with the accounting treatment for foreign currency transactions announced by the Ministry of Finance of the PRC and other relevant laws. (4) All accounting records, vouchers, books and statements of the Company shall be made and kept in Chinese and English. The originals of such accounting books, records and statements of the Company shall be kept at the Company’s legal address. Matters concerning how long such accounting books, records and statements shall be kept and the method of their ultimate disposal shall be handled in accordance with the relevant rules of the Ministry of Finance of the PRC and other relevant laws. Article 53. Auditing (1) The Company’s independent auditor shall be engaged by the Company as its auditor to examine and verify the annual financial report. The Company’s independent auditor shall be appointed and removed by the executive director. (2) Quarterly and annual financial statements, and such other reports as the executive director may require to be prepared shall be prepared and submitted by the chief financial officer (or if none appointed, by the general manager) to the executive director. Such statements shall be in Chinese and English and shall reference both RMB and any other supplementary bookkeeping currency adopted by the Company. Except as otherwise determined by the executive director, the annual financial statements will include the following statements (including footnotes): (i) balance sheet; (ii) profit and loss statement; (iii) statement of changes in financial position; and (iv) profit distribution recommendations. (3) The quarterly financial statements shall be presented to the executive director in sufficient time for the executive director to approve them and submit them to each shareholder. Then the general manager shall arrange the filing with the proper authorities. The annual financial statements shall be audited and presented to the executive director and each shareholder within the first three (3) months of the next succeeding financial year. The annual financial statements shall be certified by the independent auditor in accordance with the Applicable Laws. The general manager shall file the certified annual financial statements with the proper authorities as required by Applicable Laws. Article 54. All cheques, drafts or other orders for payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, issued in the name of or payable by the Company, shall be signed or endorsed by the executive director and/or such person or persons as shall be determined by resolution of the executive director. Article 55. Fiscal Year The Company shall adopt the calendar year as its fiscal year, which shall begin on January 1 and end on December 31 of the same year, except that the first fiscal year of the Company shall be deemed to have commenced on the business license issuance date and shall be deemed to have ended on the immediately succeeding December 31. Article 56. Profit Distribution Profits will be distributed in accordance with Applicable Laws and otherwise as determined by the shareholders’ meeting”. Chapter 11: Tax and Insurance Article 57. Income Tax, Customs Duties and Other Taxes (1) The Company shall account for and pay all relevant taxes required to be paid under the Applicable Laws, in accordance with such Applicable Laws. (2) Both Chinese and expatriate personnel shall pay tax on their individual income and report to the PRC taxation authorities where required under the Applicable Laws, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Applicable Laws. Article 58. Insurance (1) The property, means of transportation and other insured items of the Company will be denominated in Chinese and foreign currencies, as appropriate. The types, scope and amounts of insurance coverage shall be determined by the executive director and must, in any event, include insurance cover where mandatory for engaging in a specific activity under the Applicable Laws. Chapter 12: Intellectual Property Article 59. Any intellectual property rights (other than those owned by or licensed by the shareholders or their affiliates or by any third party to the Company) arising in the course of Company’s activities or developed by the Company shall belong to the Company. Article 60. The executive director shall take reasonable measures to safeguard the Company’s intellectual property rights (including authorising relevant members of personnel to make appropriate applications for registration or other forms of legal protection where necessary for such purpose), and to ensure that the employees of the Company will enter into employment contracts which shall include customary and reasonable confidentiality, non-competition, protection of trade secrets and invention assignment provisions, so as to ensure that as far as possible under the Applicable Laws, the benefit of all relevant intellectual property rights (including all inventions by personnel) shall be reserved to, and shall be the sole property of, the Company. Article 61. The Company shall, as far as possible, ensure that all documents in whatever media produced by the Company containing trade secrets or other confidential information shall bear the legend in bold type "Contains highly confidential information, do not distribute to any third party save with the prior written consent of the Company" or equivalent wording and shall, as far as possible, take special measures to securely store such documents and to limit the number of copies in circulation. Chapter 13: The Term of the Company Article 62. The term of the Company shall be fifty (50) years, starting from the business license issuance date. Article 63. The extension of the term of the Company shall require the amendment of these articles of association which shall be approved by the affirmative votes of shareholders representing two-thirds of the voting rights in the shareholders’ meeting. Chapter 14: Termination, Dissolution and Liquidation Article 64. These articles of association shall terminate upon expiration of the term, unless extended by the shareholders’ meeting pursuant to the provision above. Article 65. The shareholders’ meeting shall have the right to pass a resolution to terminate and liquidate the Company. Shareholders holding at least one-third of all shareholder voting rights may submit for consideration at the shareholders’ meeting a resolution to dissolve the Company. Article 66. The Company shall establish a liquidation committee and commence liquidation within 15 calendar days of the date of occurrence of the grounds for dissolution. The liquidation committee shall be composed of the shareholders of the Company and shall exercise the following functions and powers during liquidation: (1) to thoroughly examine the property of the Company and prepare a balance sheet and a schedule of property, respectively; (2) to notify creditors by notice or announcement; (3) to dispose of and liquidate relevant unfinished business of the Company; (4) to pay all outstanding taxes in full as well as taxes arising in the course of liquidation; (5) to clear the claims and debts; (6) to dispose of the property remained after full payment of the Company’s debts; and (7) to participate in civil litigation activities on behalf of the Company. Article 67. The liquidation committee shall notify creditors, make public announcement, and follow liquidation procedures as required under Applicable Laws at the time of liquidation. Chapter 15: Supplemental Provisions Article 68. The Company registration matters shall be verified and approved by the company registration authority. Article 69. These articles of association shall be made in six (6) originals, and one original shall be submitted to the company registration authority. Article 70. These articles of association are hereby executed in ______, China by all the shareholders.
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