The Chinese PV group says Fang’s departure comes at thenatural end of his three-year term of service. However, his dismissal adds to theexpanding list of Chinese PV chiefs who have resigned, been shown to the exit, ortaken on new roles in recent months – including LDK’s Xiaofeng Peng andSuntech’s Shi Zhengrong.

JA made no indication that Fang will remain with the company in any capacity.

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