What is the difference between independent directors and non-independent directors?

Legal analysis: the difference between independent directors and ordinary directors is mainly reflected in their qualifications and powers. An independent director refers to a director who does not hold other positions except directors in the company and has no relationship with the listed company and its major shareholders that may hinder his independent and objective judgment. Non-independent directors are the opposite.

Legal basis: Article 44 of the Company Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) establishes a board of directors with three to thirteen members; However, unless otherwise provided for in Article 50 of this Law.

A limited liability company established by two or more state-owned enterprises or two or more other state-owned investors shall have staff representatives among its board members; Other members of the board of directors of a limited liability company may include representatives of employees of the company. The employee representatives in the board of directors are elected by the employees of the company through employee congresses, employee congresses or other forms of democratic elections.

The board of directors shall have a chairman and may have a vice-chairman. The method for the formation of the chairman and vice chairman shall be stipulated in the articles of association.