SHARING ECONOMY INTERNATIONAL INC. 8-K

What Happened
SHARING ECONOMY INTERNATIONAL INC. filed an 8-K reporting that on January 7, 2026 four directors — Shanna Wu, Michael Bibat Bautista, Shao Yuan Guo, and Wai Yin Cheng — resigned from the company’s Board of Directors. Effective that same day, the Board appointed Ximing Huang as president and a director, and added Johnny Chen, Tin Chi Chan, Dr. Kevin Yikang Zhang, and Dr. Hao Zheng as directors. The filing states the resignations were not due to any disagreement with the company.

Key Details

• Resignations effective January 7, 2026: Shanna Wu; Michael Bibat Bautista; Shao Yuan Guo; Wai Yin Cheng.
• New appointments effective January 7, 2026: Ximing Huang (president; age 62), Johnny Chen (age 61), Tin Chi Chan (age 59), Dr. Kevin Yikang Zhang (independent; age 67), Dr. Hao Zheng (independent; age 62).
• Background highlights: Huang — former Chairman/CEO of Light Across, Nanjing Bordrin New Energy Vehicle, ex-Ford and GM experience; Chen — former CFO of Light Across, led a ¥2 billion JV with China Telecom on autonomous driving; Chan — founder/chairman of Ecrent Worldwide, led a Sino-foreign JV M&A; Zhang — former CTO/SVP at Karma Automotive and senior Ford engineer; Zheng — former CTO of MoringStar EV and VP roles in auto R&D.
• The filing discloses no disagreements with management, no arrangements or understandings related to the appointments, and no transactions requiring Item 404(a) disclosure. Committee assignments have not yet been determined.

Why It Matters
This 8-K signals a significant board and leadership refresh — including the appointment of a new president — which is a material governance change investors should note. The new directors bring automotive, EV, and autonomous-driving experience, which may indicate a strategic emphasis in those areas; however, the filing provides no financial terms, strategy changes, or operational guidance. Investors should watch future filings and company statements for details on leadership responsibilities, committee assignments, and any changes to corporate strategy or financial reporting.