Annual Report 2024

China Merchants China Direct Investments Limited Annual Report 2024 97 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT (CONTINUED) SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CONTINUED) Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Although the Company does not have products or services provided to stakeholders, all intellectual property right infringement is not allowed, including but not limited to the download and usage of pirated software, the use of intellectual property without the owners’ consent. GOVERNANCE Business Ethics The Company and the Investment Manager uphold a strong commitment to integrity and compliance, and have established various internal regulations and policies, including but not limited to the Staff Code of Conduct, Securities Dealing Policy, and Whistle-blowing Policy. These internal regulations and policies are designed to foster a workplace culture based on strict legal and ethical standards, and cover key areas such as the prevention of conflicts of interest, professional incompetence, the protection of client assets, and the prohibition of unethical activities such as insider trading and fraud, compliance with the Fund Manager Code of Conduct promulgated by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, and mechanisms for reporting and addressing employee misconduct and compliant. All Directors of the Company and all Directors and staff of the Investment Manager are required to comply with these internal regulations and policies. Anti-corruption and Money Laundering The Company and the Investment Manager have made our commitment to maintain the highest level of integrity and accountability as instructed by the anti-bribery and anti-corruption guidelines. All Directors of the Company and all Directors and staff of the Investment Manager are expected to act on the highest ethical, personal and professional standard. The Investment Manager strongly encourages its employees to report any business irregularities and misconducts. Whistle-blowing channels and procedures are provided for the purpose of such reporting. Hence, employees, with anonymous identity, can raise concerns without the fear of retaliation. Any form of retaliation against the whistle-blower is prohibited.