On April 24, 2014, Wang Baowen resigned as a director of the Cleantech Solutions International, Inc. Mr. Wang's resignation did not result from a disagreement with the company on any matter relating to the company's operations, policies or practices. Mr. Wang was a member of the audit, compensation and corporate governance/nominating committee of the board of directors. On April 24, 2014, the corporate governance/nominating committee recommended, and the board of directors approved, the election of Frank Zhao to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Mr. Wang.

Mr. Zhou will serve as an independent director and chairman of the audit committee. Mr. Zhao has been chief financial officer of China Jo-Jo Drugstores, Inc. since August 2011, having served as executive assistant to the chief executive officer and chief financial officer from September 2010 until July 2011.