SPTJF Shanghai Petrochemical Co Ltd (PK)

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2023

Commission File Number: 1-12158

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

No. 48 Jinyi Road, Jinshan District, Shanghai, 200540

The People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  ☒            Form 40-F  ☐

EXHIBITS

Disclaimer—Forward-Looking Statements

We may, in this document, make certain statements that are not historical facts and relate to analyses and other information which are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. These statements may also relate to our future prospects, expectations, developments and business strategies. Words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “intend”, “seek”, “will”, “plan”, “could”, “may”, “endeavor”, “target”, “forecast” and “project” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and there are risks that the predictions, forecasts, projections, and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved. If one or more of these risks materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. You should understand that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These factors and others are discussed more fully under the section titled “Item 3. Key Information—C. Risk Factors” in our most recent annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 26, 2023, and in other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The list of factors discussed therein is not exhaustive; when relying on forward-looking statements to make investment decisions, you should carefully consider both these factors and other uncertainties and events. Forward-looking statements apply only as of the date on which they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any of them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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Exhibit 99.1

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited

(A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China)

(Stock Code: 00338)

Announcement on Resignation of Vice President

The board of directors (the “Board”) of Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited (the “Company”) received the written notice from Mr. Zhou Jijun on 3 August 2023, tendering his resignation from the position as Vice President due to change of work arrangements.

According to the Articles of Association of Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited and other related laws, Mr. Zhou Jijun’s resignation shall take effect once the notice of resignation is received by the Board on 3 August 2023. Mr. Zhou Jijun’s resignation will not affect the normal operation of the Company. Mr. Zhou Jijun has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and there is no matter relating to his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.

During his term of office, Mr. Zhou Jijun has performed his duties diligently and conscientiously, and has actively performed his duties as senior management. The Board would like to express their appreciation for the outstanding contributions made by Mr. Zhou Jijun to the Company.

Shanghai, the PRC, 3 August 2023

As at the date of this announcement, the executive directors of the Company are Wan Tao, Guan Zemin, Du Jun and Huang Xiangyu; the non-executive directors of the Company are Xie Zhenglin and Qin Zhaohui; and the independent non-executive directors of the Company are Tang Song, Chen Haifeng, Yang Jun, Zhou Ying and Huang Jiangdong.