Change of Auditor

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Fidelity China Special Situations PLC has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its new external auditor, effective for the year ending March 31, 2026, following a competitive tender process and recommendation from the Audit & Risk Committee. This change is mandated by regulations requiring public interest entities to tender their audits at least every ten years. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the July 2026 Annual General Meeting, and the company expressed gratitude to Ernst & Young LLP for their past services.

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FIDELITY CHINA SPECIAL SITUATIONS PLC

(the "Company")

CHANGE OF AUDITOR

The Board of Directors of Fidelity China Special Situations PLC (ticker: FCSS) announces that it has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's new external auditor following a competitive tender process and a recommendation from the Audit & Risk Committee.

The audit tender was conducted as a result of the requirement for public interest entities to undertake an audit tender at least every ten years. The appointment will be effective for the year ending 31 March 2026 and the appointment will be subject to shareholder approval at the next Annual General Meeting in July 2026.

The Company wishes to thank Ernst & Young LLP for their services over the years and their continued support.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Fidelity China Special Situations PLC

Mike Balfour (Chairman)

Alastair Bruce (Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee)

via the Company Secretary

FIL Investments International (Company Secretary)

George Bayer

Tel: +44 (0) 2079614240

george.bayer@fil.com

The Company's LEI is: 54930076MSJ0ZW67JB75