Group 1 - The independent financial advisor, China International Capital Corporation (CICC), was commissioned by Xiamen Port Development Co., Ltd. to conduct a transaction involving the issuance of shares and cash payment for asset acquisition, along with fundraising for related transactions [1][2] - CICC has engaged Beijing DeHeng Law Offices as its legal advisor for the project to mitigate legal risks and conduct independent due diligence [1][2] - The legal services provided by DeHeng include assisting in legal due diligence, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and preparing regulatory submission materials [1][2] Group 2 - The independent financial advisor confirmed that the hiring of third parties, including DeHeng, is legal and compliant with relevant regulations [2][3] - Xiamen Port Development has also engaged several third-party firms, including CICC as the independent financial advisor, King & Wood Mallesons as the legal advisor, and RSM China as the auditing firm, all of which were deemed compliant [2][3] - CICC has established internal procedures for hiring legal advisors, ensuring that the selection process is based on qualifications, experience, and reputation [3]