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China Digital Communication Group CEO Chang Chun Zheng Steps Down

LOS ANGELES, CA and SHENZHEN, CHINA — (MARKET WIRE) — 04/04/06 — China Digital Communication Group (OTC BB: CHID), one of the largest and fastest growing battery components manufacturers in China, announced today the resignation of CEO and Chairman Chang Chun Zheng. Yu Xi Sun, president of China Digital, was designated by the board to assume responsibilities of CEO and chairman until the company hires a replacement for Zheng.

Sun said, “We are saddened by the departure of Mr. Zheng, who has stepped down for personal reasons. He has played a key role in the growth of our company. We wish Mr. Zheng and his family all the best. The board of directors has begun a search for a new chairman and CEO.”

Sun, who holds an M.S. degree from the Hubei University Law School, began her career as legal counsel at Hubei Xing Yuan Battery Company. She subsequently held a number of marketing positions until she was named assistant president at Shenzhen E’Jenio Science and Development Company. She went on to become vice president, then president of China Digital.

About China Digital Communication Group

China Digital Communication Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Shenzhen E’Jenie Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (E’Jenie), is one of China’s leading manufacturers and developers of advanced telecommunications equipment. E’Jenie sells advanced high-quality lithium-ion battery shell and cap products to all major lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers in China. E’Jenie’s products are used to power mobile phones, MP3 players, laptops, digital cameras, PDAs, camera recorders and other consumer electronic digital devices. China Digital Communication Group is continuing its expansion across East Asia, while seeking distribution partners and acquisitions in new global markets, including the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.chinadigitalgroup.com or contact Roy Teng, China Digital, (310) 461-1322, e-mail: info@chinadigitalgroup.com.

An investment profile on China Digital Communication Group may be found at http://www.hawkassociates.com/chinadigital/profile.htm.

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Keith Minty Appointed as New Chairman of the Board of China Diamond Corp.

LONDON, ON, March 14 /CNW Telbec/ – The Company is pleased to announce as part of its corporate restructuring the appointment of Mr. Keith C. Minty, P. Eng., as a director who has also been elected as Chairman of the Board effective today, subject to TSX Venture Exchange acceptance. Mr. Minty has over 25 years of international mining and financial experience and since graduating as a Mining Engineer in 1978 from Queens University, has established an excellent reputation in the mining and investment communities. Mr. Minty, has previously held the executive position of President and CEO of North American Palladium Ltd., and was instrumental in developing that company into Canada’s largest primary palladium producer. Mr. Minty received the “Mining Man of the Year” Award in 2002 for outstanding achievement in the Canadian Mining Industry.

“Keith is a versatile senior executive with demonstrated leadership strengths in developing and executing company strategies related to operations and management, financing and resource and reserve development and brings a solid track record of transforming resource companies into profitable enterprises in the mining industry” commented Sam Halbouni. “I stated previously that our objective was to build a strong management team and board of directors. The addition of Keith as Chairman of the board will provide management and the Company access to a person who has a strong corporate and mining background. With Keith’s extensive international mining and financial experience, we look forward to his contribution in advancing China Diamond Corp. and its projects.”

In addition, as mentioned in the March 8, 2006 news release, Mr. David Critoph, a Chartered Accountant and a former partner of the international accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche, joins the Company as a director. Mr. Critoph has extensive professional accounting experience having been actively involved in the financial industry since graduating in 1964 from the University of British Columbia

As part of the Company’s further corporate restructuring, Mr. Halbouni, who remains as a director of the Company, will now be concentrating his efforts in China to represent the Company’s interests as Chairman and legal representative of its joint venture companies, to assist management with the development of the Company’s projects, and to liaise with government officials in order to foster relationships.

Additionally, Mr. Michael Michaud, P. Geo., President and CEO, will continue to lead his technical and operating team in existing operations operational improvements and evaluate and develop the company’s China projects. Mr. Michaud with Mr. Minty’s assistance will continue to improve the company’s profile in the investment community.

“On behalf of the Company’s management and the board of directors, I wish to thank Mr. Halbouni for his past efforts and his commitment to continue to support the Company” said Mr. Michaud, “For the past 3 years, under Sam’s leadership, the Company has developed a strong management team and board of directors and has advanced the Company’s gold and diamond projects that establishes a strong foundation for the future development of the Company. The management and the board of directors appreciates Mr. Halbouni’s efforts in developing the Company and strongly support Sam in his new role which will focus his activities in China where he has acquired invaluable experience and developed strong relationships. The Company appreciates not only Sam’s strong financial support, but also the commitment of his time and dedication to the Company. The Company is pleased with the addition of Mr. Minty and Mr. Critoph that adds considerable mining and financial expertise to the Board”.

At the meeting of the directors of the Company on March 13, 2006, the board has approved the makeup of following committees:

Audit Committee: David Critoph (Chairman)
George Laforme
Keith Minty

Compensation Committee: Keith Minty George Laforme (Chairman)
David Critoph
Sylvio Escaloni

Governance Committee: Keith Minty (Chairman)
Lee Barker
Xie Datong
Sam Halbouni

As announced previously on March 8, 2006, the independent committee of the board of directors consisting of George Laforme, Lee Barker, Sylvio Escaloni and David Critoph will continue to take on the mandate to review of the Company’s current corporate governance and expenditure authorization policies and procedures in March 2006. The committee expects to report its findings and recommendations to the Governance Committee and the board by the end of the first half of 2006.
Pursuant to the Exchange Bulletin dated February 15, 2006, the Company’s securities remain halted pending clarification of the Company’s affairs as previously announced on February 24, 2006 by the Company. The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

China’s Linktone appoints Michael Li new CEO

SHANGHAI, April 3 (Reuters) – Wireless media company Linktone Ltd. said on Monday it had appointed its former chief operating officer Michael Li as its new chief executive.

Li, Linktone’s chief operating officer from 2003 until January this year, assumes the post following the resignation of previous chief executive Raymond Yang in February, the company said in a statement.

Shanghai-based Linktone also announced it had completed most of its restructuring plan at the end of the first quarter, which would improve the company’s financial performance in 2006.

Shares in Shanghai-based Linktone have fallen 37 percent since the end of last year.

Great China International Holdings Appoints Paul Deng Chief Executive Officer

SHENYANG, China, March 7, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Great China International Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB:GCIH.OB – News) today announced the appointment of Zhiren (Paul) Deng as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Fang Jiang, who will remain in the positions of Chairman of the Board and President.

Mr. Deng, 55, joined Great China as its Chief Business Advisor in November 2005. He previously was Chief Executive Officer of Sichuan Exposition Development Ltd., a multi-functional real estate project covering 800,000 square meters, located in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

From 2003 to 2004, Mr. Deng was the Chief Consultant to Beijing Junefield Group, and for three years prior to 2003 he was Chief Executive Officer of Beijing X&D Property Consultants Ltd, which participated in the strategic planning and sales of more than 70 real estate projects in China. He is a frequent guest lecturer of Real State EMBA courses at Tsinghua University, Beijing University and Fudan University.

“We are pleased to have attracted an executive with the breadth of experience that Paul Deng brings to our company,” Mr. Jiang said. “He is widely known as the founding father of China’s real estate industry and highly respected throughout China. I am confident that under Mr. Deng’s leadership, Great China International Holdings will experience solid growth and deliver strong returns to our shareholders.”

Founded in 1989, Great China International Holdings’ wholly owned subsidiary, Shenyang Maryland International Industry Co., Ltd., is one of the largest non-state-owned real estate developers in Northeast China. The company’s core business is premium residential and commercial development and management. It currently owns and manages the President Building, which was completed in April 2002, with 25 tenants comprised of Fortune 500 companies. The company’s prior developments included the Maryland Building, Roma Resort Garden, Qiyun New Village, Peacock Garden, University Campus of Shenyang Teacher’s University, and Chenglong Garden, mostly located in Shenyang.

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Techedge, Inc. Appoints Dr. Shu as CEO and Chief Scientist for China BioPharma

ISELIN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 4, 2006–Techedge, Inc. (OTCBB:TEDG – News) today announced its appointment of Dr. Jean-Denis Shu (MD, MBA) as the CEO and Chief Scientist of its soon to be wholly owned subsidiary China BioPharma Limited.

On February 13, 2006, Techedge, Inc. announced that it had signed a letter of intent to acquire China BioPharma Limited, a Cayman island Company, which has the rights to have majority ownership in one of the largest non-governmental owned vaccine development and manufacturing companies in China. The company’s currently available products are vaccines against Influenza and Epidemic Hemorrhagic Fever. Techedge is in the process of preparing the legal document and expect to close this deal in Q2, 2006.

Formerly the Regional Director of Far East & North Pacific of Chiron Vaccines, Dr. Shu is widely recognized as a vaccine expert in China, with extensive experiences in business start-ups and general management in vaccine industry, proven track-record in medical and marketing management in France and China, and strong resource network. His past professional experiences also include General Delegate China for Aventis Pasteur, and Medical and Regulatory Affairs Manager for Pasteur Merieux Connaught, based in Lyon, France. Dr Shu was the author of several articles and books in vaccines.

A French citizen born in Shanghai, Dr. Shu is bi-cultural and tri-lingual (English, French and Chinese). He earned a Certificate of Finance and Accounting from Wharton School, a MBA from the European School of Management (ESCP-EAP) in Paris, a Diploma of Specialization on Gynecology-Obstetrics from Medical and Pharmacy College of Besancon in France, and a Medical Degree, B. Med. from Medical University of Shanghai II, in China. Dr Shu spent five years as Foreign Physician in French hospitals.

“As a witness and player, my career in vaccine industry has developed for ten years together with the growth of Chinese vaccine market that is one of the world fastest growing markets. I am very excited about this opportunity and am committed to lead China BioPharma to become a leading market player in China’s enormous vaccine and bio-pharmaceutical industry”, commented Dr. Shu.

About Techedge, Inc.

Techedge, Inc. (OTCBB:TEDG – News) is a leading developer of mobile VoIP and wireless broadband solution provider. The Company provides disruptive and low cost communications solutions combining matured radio with VoIP technologies for emerging service providers. The Company has recently repositioned itself to focus at opportunities in the fast growing bio-pharmaceutical sector in China. For more information, please visit its website at www.techedgeinc.net.

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CommVault Establishes Operations in China, Appoints Philip Xu Head of China Operations

Launches Shanghai Technical Center of Excellence for Localized Support to China Market

OCEANPORT, N.J. and BEIJING, March 29 /PRNewswire/ — CommVault(R), a provider of Unified Data Management(TM) solutions, today bolstered its ability to serve global markets by establishing a representative office in China, and announced the appointment of Philip Xu as head of CommVault’s China office. CommVault also has increased its investment in the rapidly-growing Chinese market by opening a native-language support center, located in Shanghai, which will provide full support and training to CommVault customers in China. The company also announced the completion of a Master Distributor agreement with Beijing Toyou Feiji Electronics Co., Ltd., (Toyou), one of China’s leading providers of storage solutions and professional services.

Philip Xu, CommVault’s China operations general manager, will be headquartered in Shanghai. Xu’s strong leadership track record in the Asia/Pacific storage software business brings proven industry expertise and reputation to the management of CommVault sales and support offices currently located in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

“The storage software market in Asia/Pacific is forecast to have a compound annual growth rate of 16.8 percent from 2004-2009, according to projections available from industry analyst firm IDC,” said Dave West, vice president of marketing and business development at CommVault. “CommVault believes the Chinese market for storage software is primed for growth. We are making the necessary investments to establish a leadership position in this fast-paced market by building a strong local presence, with experienced local managers and full native-language support capabilities. The agreement with Toyou, in addition to CommVault’s existing OEM relationships with Dell and Hitachi Data Systems, are validations that CommVault’s innovative QiNetix technology and unified approach to data management answer the needs of China’s enterprise IT managers.”

Localized product, local support and commitment

CommVault has made a strong commitment to the Chinese storage market with the development and availability of a localized, fully-supported simplified Chinese language version of its innovative CommVault QiNetix 6.1 Unified Data Management solution. Full product support and training is provided by CommVault’s Shanghai support center, staffed by local, native-language storage experts.

CommVault users in China include Tencent, China’s leading provider of Internet and mobile value-added services. Tencent, which integrates IM across different platforms, such as Internet, mobile and fixed line networks, also is the provider of the QQ search product, which enables users to search for web pages, pictures, music, documents and news.

“We rely on CommVault Galaxy, a component of the QiNetix suite, to backup growing stores of data from more than 100 servers,” said Mr. Jiang, project manager, Tencent. “As a provider of on-demand Internet and media services, we must meet demanding RTO and RPO objectives. We are confident that Galaxy’s scalability, reliability and ease of use will help us manage our explosive growth.”

Zhou Zexiang, general manager, Toyou, said, “I’m very happy that Toyou has the opportunity to partner with CommVault. As a recognized leader in the global storage management software market, CommVault’s innovative Unified Data Management solutions will provide users in China with better value and a technically superior, cost-effective solution. This strategic relationship will increase the abilities of both companies to support users in China with practical solutions that solve the complex data management issues they are facing today.”

About CommVault

CommVault(R) provides Unified Data Management(TM) solutions for high- performance data protection, universal availability and simplified management of data on complex storage networks. The CommVault(R) QiNetix(TM) platform, based on CommVault’s Common Technology Engine, integrates Galaxy backup and recovery, snapshot management and recovery, active data migration and archiving, e-mail compliance, enterprise service level management and reporting and storage resource management software solutions. The QiNetix unified approach allows customers to add/integrate QiNetix components, at a fraction of the time, effort and money required by separate point products.

Information about CommVault is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.commvault.com/ or by calling (732) 870-4000. CommVault’s corporate headquarters is located in Oceanport, New Jersey in the United States.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding financial projections, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as competitive factors, difficulties and delays inherent in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of software products and related services, general economic conditions and others. Statements regarding CommVault’s beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. CommVault does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

CommVault Systems, CommVault Galaxy, CommVault QiNetix, DataMigrator, DataArchiver, QNet, CommServe StorageManager, MediaAgent, iDataAgent, CommCell and the CommVault logo are trademarks and may be registered trademarks in some jurisdictions of CommVault Systems, Inc. Product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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SKorea’s Hynix to invest new 230 million dollars in China

SEOUL (AFP) – South Korean chipmaker Hynix Semiconductor said its board of directors approved a plan to invest 230 million dollars in expanding operations in China this year.

A new Hynix-owned business entity will be launched to boost chip production at a joint venture plant under construction in Wuxi in China’s eastern province of Jiangsu, Hynix officials said.

Hynix, the world’s second largest memory chipmaker, and European giant STMicroelectronics, are to open the two billion dollar plant, Hynix-ST Semiconductor, in Wuxi this year.

“The new investment is to be used to launch a new unit, Hynix Semiconductor Wuxi, to increase production more than planned by the joint venture at the plant in China,” Hynix spokesman Kim Ah-Young told AFP.

She made the comment to clarify an earlier statement that said Hynix would build a new plant.

Hynix has been looking at China as a new production base to help the company defuse a trade row over its chip exports and boost earnings.

The South Korean company has been hit by punitive tariffs in the European Union and United States over allegations it has been supported by government subsidies.

Hynix was rescued in December 2002 by a multi-billion-dollar bailout arranged by South Korean creditors, some of whom were state-controlled.

Hynix officials told AFP Thursday that the Hynix-STSemiconductor plant would begin mass production as early as July in 2006. Hynix owns 67 percent of the joint venture while STMicro controls 33 percent.

Hynix and STMicroelectronics agreed to invest 500 million dollars each in the joint venture, with the local Chinese government and financial institutions to put up one billion dollars.

“We expect to start mass-producing new products on the eight-inch (200 millimetre) wafer line in July and on the advanced 12-inch (300 millimetre) wafer line in December,” a Hynix official told AFP.

Hynix posted a net profit of 1.85 trillion won (1.9 billion dollars) in 2005, up seven percent from a year earlier, on 5.9 trillion won in sales.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060406/tc_afp/skoreaitchinahynixinvestment_060406101625

Custermer service manager

Responsibilities:

The GLC Customer Service Manager is responsible for overseeing all customer service related activities on a daily basis. Directly supervises a team of counter service and telephone agents to ensure that processes are clearly defined and that they meet or exceed customer expectations. Sets an example of balancing customer service effectiveness with operational efficiency.

Service & Operational Excellence
1. Ensures the most effective and efficient processes are used to manage the call center and showroom operations. Promotes continuous improvement in all aspects of the operations.

2.Achieves and maintains a partnership and active dialogue with external customers and internal partners in order to identify and anticipate needs, share learning and fulfill and exceed customer expectations.

3.Resolves customer issues in a timely and effective manner.

Human Resource Management
1.Assists with the consistent communication of the organizational vision, mission, strategies, values and direction.

2.Assist in the selection, development, recognition and retention of the Customer Service Team. Create a team where employees are involved, empowered and committed to the success of the company.

3.Monitor, coach and counsel staff on individual performance improvements. Align individual employee performance objectives with company objectives and utilize the company¡¯s Performance Excellence Program to communicate.

4.Develops and monitors appropriate performance metrics for Customer Service employees.

Management Responsibilities:
1.Creates and maintains an environment of enthusiasm and commitment to business growth.

Actively participate as a member of the Leadership Team.

Requirements:

Bachelor¡¯s Degree in Business or other related discipline required, MBA preferred;

A minimum of 3 years related management experience;

A minimum of 5 year supervisory experience;

Effective oral and written communication in both Mandarin and English;

Proven leadership skills to coach and facilitate service improvement and team behavior;

Demonstrates competence in the application and use of computer and communications technology.

Customer Service Manager(SH Branch)(China)

Responsibilities:
In this position, you will be managing the Customer service department. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
•To manage telephone access in order to ensure it is easy for the customers to contact Customer Service.
•To ensure effective sourcing, induction and training in order to develop the right quality of Customer Service Staff and achieve customer satisfaction.
•Pro-activity and Relationship Management: To manage relationships in order to create and maintain partnerships between Customer Service and external customers.
•To ensure the provision of timely, accurate and relevant information to our external customers in order for them to purchase/re-purchase our services.
•To improve customer satisfaction by the provision of actionable data to the organisation and to identify areas for process improvements, in order to ensure continuous improvement of customer satisfaction.
•To ensure the provision of timely, accurate and complete information to our internal customers, in order to pick-up, transport, invoice and follow up customer¡¯s orders.
•To ensure consistently high standards of staff performance, good results and continuous improvement through effective communication and teamwork.

Requirements:
•Bachelor degree & above
•Above 6 years working experience in multi-national company environment, and experience in logistics & express is prior considered
•Above 3 years¡¯ management experience in Sales or Customer Service is prior considered
•Excellent knowledge of service industry Call/Customer Service Centre operations
•Full knowledge and understanding of products and services offered
•Monitoring and reporting of business results and KPIs
•Proactive and customer focus
•Effective communication and presentation skills
•Effective training and coaching skills
•Problem solving techniques
•Fluency in English and Mandarin (Both written and spoken)

* Please send us your complete resume to: ‘topjob_mkt104sh@dacare.com’

Asia Times: AmCham bullish on China

BEIJING – Intellectual property rights and power shortages are problems in both Shanghai and Beijing but the outlook for business in both cities remains overwhelmingly positive, says the “White Paper 2005 American Business in China” released September 1.

The white paper, the seventh annual report of its kind, was jointly prepared by the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, and outlined the current state of business for a number of industries, ranging from manufacturing, trade and distribution to services. Released annually, the paper is the result of surveys and consultation among nearly 2000 member businesses of both chambers.

City-specific challenges for Beijing, Shanghai
It also points out a number of city-specific challenges faced by Beijing and Shanghai as they develop a more international business environment. Despite growing government attention, intellectual property rights protection remains a prominent problem in both cities. While progress has been made, AmCham says the lack of protection is forcing business to reconsider plans in both Shanghai and Beijing. A lack of enforcement by local governments was cited as a major issue.

Energy supply is also a concern. Both cities faced shortages this summer and had to “borrow” power from neighboring areas. The stop-gap measure kept both cities operating, but long-term solutions are needed, says AmCham.

Still, said James Green, AmCham Shanghai’s director of government relations, the biggest challenge is human resources. “Finding, training and keeping management,” Green said. “It’s a hot, hot labor market and people are in high demand.”

In Beijing, said AmCham, there has been progress in reducing red tape for businesses and transparency is better. There is, however, an acute lack of water and growing traffic woes that may hamper the city’s ability to meet long-term goals. Air quality in the city is also a problem. The number of airborne particles rose last year and, the report points out, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences ranked Beijing 14th among China’s cities on that count.

Shanghai businesses tended to focus on the practical side of business and lifestyle. A stable supply of electricity was a concern alongside slow Internet connections, which make it difficult to do business online. One concern, which affects Beijing as well, is a lack of regulations for distribution companies: “… lack of progress on distribution rights is especially noteworthy in Shanghai.”

As in Beijing, intellectual property rights are a concern but they may have a more direct impact in a city looking to attract high technology businesses to its 140 foreign-invested research and development centers. Many companies don’t expand beyond a representative office “for fear of losing proprietary information and technology.”

Other concerns for Shanghai businesses included daily-life issues. Health care was a top concern, as was traffic safety. Education for expatriates also posed a challenge: businesses said their employees had trouble finding spots in accredited foreign schools at reasonable fees. Ultimately, however, the outlook is positive, said AmCham Shanghai chairman Jeffrey Bernstein.

US firms upbeat
A huge majority of US businesses operating in China reported increases in annual revenues last year, according to the white paper. About 86% of respondents said they posted higher revenues in 2004 compared to the previous year; and 68% were “profitable” or “very profitable” last year.

The nationwide survey also showed that US companies had great confidence in China’s business environment. “The vast majority of survey respondents, 93%, report that China’s economic reforms have improved the climate for US businesses, and 92% said their five-year business outlook in China is ‘optimistic’ or ‘cautiously optimistic’,” the white paper said.

At the same time, US businesses are facing increasing competition from both local companies and foreign rivals. Profitability in 2004 was slightly lower that in the previous two years, indicating more challenges. “We attribute the leveling margin to both improved markets elsewhere and to US firms’ financial performance in China more closely tracking their global performance as China revenues grow,” the white paper said.

It explained that factors such as price pressure from major customers, as well as changes in market and commodity prices, and salaries, are driving down margins. But the white paper added this was minor compared to the continuity of higher profitability since China joined the World Trade Organization. Despite increasing challenges, most US companies said they would increase business activities in China.

Emory Williams, chairman of AmCham China, said the annual white paper made suggestions not only to the Chinese government but also to the US administration. For example, he said, the US government should relax restrictions on issuing visas to Chinese. According to the chamber’s survey, visas issued to Chinese nationals were up 23% compared to the previous year, but still lower that the level before September 11, 2001.