Article 1 With a view to strengthening management on the listing of corporate bonds, regulating corporate bonds transaction markets, promoting the healthy development of bonds markets, and protecting the lawful rights and interests of investors, the present Rules are formulated in accordance with the relevant state laws and regulations, and the provisions of the Bylaws of Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Article 2 Any enterprise that applies for listing the corporate bonds (hereinafter referred to as the bonds) issued by it for trading at Shanghai Stock Exchange (hereinafter referred to as “this Stock Exchange”) shall report to China Securities Regulatory Commission (hereinafter referred to as the “CSRC”) for approval.

Article 3 This Stock Exchange shall, in accordance with the securities laws and regulations of the state, the present Rules, and the relevant provisions of this Stock Exchange, arrange bonds listing, and make supervision over issuers of bonds and recommenders for listing.