The liability risk of independent directors has been increased by the“Kangmei Yaoye Case”, and then showed a trend of excessive reduction. Atpresent, the responsibility mechanism of independent directors has problemssuch as a lack of theoretical basis and a lack of differentiated regulation.To refine the determination of independent director responsibilities, itis necessary to distinguish between independent directors and internaldirectors, between internal directors and independent directors, and betweenindependent directors and independent directors. In terms of the form ofliability, independent directors should bear supplementary liability; In termsof the specific determination of liability, the liability limit, recovery right,and reasonable reliance system are set up to achieve independent directors’“punishment and responsibility”.