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Board appointed Wei Xu as director and Chairman, effective immediately.

Wei Xu also appointed Chairman of Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

Qi Li, existing director, appointed CEO and added to Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

Yusheng Sun resigned as Chairman and CEO due to personal reasons but remains a director.

Ka Keung Yeung resigned as director and committee member due to personal reasons.

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The leadership transition at Phoenix New Media involves significant Board and executive changes effective May 15, 2026. Wei Xu, with deep expertise in media, journalism, and public communications—including prior roles as Spokesman for Shanghai Municipality and leadership at Phoenix Media Investment—takes over as Chairman, potentially strengthening strategic oversight and governance. Qi Li's promotion to CEO from his director position ensures continuity while expanding his committee responsibilities. Resignations of Yusheng Sun and Ka Keung Yeung for personal reasons remove prior leadership but retain Sun as a director, mitigating full disruption to institutional knowledge.

FENG · Phoenix New Media Limited

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