According to preliminary data released by the company's finance department, net profit for the first three quarters of 2008 is estimated to have increased by more than 90% over the same period in 2007, when net profit was RMB 1.632 bln.

Detailed figures pertaining to the companies financial status can be found in the company's 3Q 2008 Report.

Board of Directors
21 Oct 2008


Source: Shanghai Stock Exchange

Date: 21 Oct 2008

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