CLPS Incorporation Invests in HQZC to Expand Its IT Services in Semiconductor and Other Industries

HONG KONG,Aug. 18,2020 -- CLPS Incorporation (Nasdaq:CLPS) ("CLPS" or "the Company"),today announced its strategic investment inGuangdong Huaqin Zhichuang Software Technology Co.,Ltd. ("HQZC"),an IT services and solutions provider. CLPS invested RMB 1 million and has taken 10% ownership stake in HQZC through its wholly owned subsidiary,ChinaLink Professional Services Co.,Ltd.

Established in July 2020,HQZC's business provides IT services and solutions for clients in industry verticals such as semiconductor,telecommunication,Internet of Things (IoT),Internet,mobile video,and applications,among others. Based on a comprehensive evaluation of HQZC's market size,growth potential,and business edge,CLPS has decided to invest in HQZC,aiming to expand its business and industry reach.

Mr.Raymond Lin,Chief Executive Officer of CLPS,said,"Global trends in development and innovation within our focused industries -- semiconductor,telecommunications,IoT,and mobile video,among others underscore strong demand for IT services and solutions. As a leader in digital transformation,CLPS is well-equipped to understand and capitalize on this demand. Our investment in HQZC aims to further expand CLPS's business in other industry verticals,in both domestic and overseas markets. It also advances our diversification strategy and competitive advantage in target industries where we have the greatest expertise."

About CLPS Incorporation

Headquartered in Hong Kong,CLPS Incorporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq: CLPS) is a global leading information technology ("IT") consulting and solutions service provider focusing on the banking,insurance,and financial service sectors. The Company serves as an IT solutions provider to a growing network of clients in the global financial service industry,including large financial institutions in the US,Europe,Australia,and Hong Kong SAR,and their PRC-based IT centers. The Company maintains 18 delivery and/or research & development centers to serve different customers in various geographic locations. Mainland China centers are located in Shanghai,Beijing,Dalian,Tianjin,Baoding,Chengdu,Guangzhou,Shenzhen,Hangzhou,and Suzhou. The remaining eight global centers are located in Hong Kong SAR,USA,UK,Japan,Singapore,Malaysia,and India. For further information regarding the Company,please visit:http://ir.clpsglobal.com/,or follow CLPS onFacebook,LinkedIn,andTwitter.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Contact:

CLPS Incorporation

Rhon Galicha

Investor Relations Office

Phone: +86-182-2192-5378

Email:ir@clpsglobal.com

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