Hong Kong, August 27, 2025 — Lianhe Ratings Global Limited (“Lianhe Global”) has been approved as a recognized credit rating agency under Hong Kong’s Qualifying Debt Instrument Scheme (“QDI Scheme”) and Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme (“GSF Grant Scheme”), to be officially effective on September 3, 2025. This milestone lays a solid foundation for Lianhe Global to further grow its cross-border and international business, to enhance its market competitiveness both home and abroad, and to better serve and contribute to the development of Hong Kong’s financial market.