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CDC Games Prepares to Launch Some of the World´s Most Anticipated Games Beijing, April 11, 2007 -- CDC Games, a business unit of CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA) and pioneer of the "free-to-play, pay-for-merchandise" model for online games in China, announced today its growing pipeline of upcoming games includes some of the world´s most anticipated games. Earlier in this year, the company announced that Stone Age 2 received the award for "Most Anticipated Game of 2007" at the third China Game Industry Annual Conference (CGIAC), held in Chengdu, China, January. Recently, 1Up.com, a leading website for gaming information, rated The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™, a subscription-based game, as one of its "Most Wanted Games of 2007." CDC Games holds the exclusive distribution rights in China for The Lord of the Rings Online which is the official online game based on the Books of J.R.R. Tolkien. This massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) is being developed by Turbine, Inc., a premier developer, publisher and operator of online subscription entertainment in the United States. "Our pipeline of upcoming games is now stronger than ever and we are very excited to have some of the world´s most anticipated games in that pipeline," said Xiaowei Chen, Ph.D., CEO of CDC Games. "By combining the natural market momentum of these games, with our very large base of over 46 million registered players in China, and CDC Games´ centralized online gaming platform which allows users to enjoy the company´s online game portfolio using a common virtual currency under a single login account, we believe we have the formula for broad success as we prepare to launch these new games in China." Both Stone Age 2 and The Lord of the Rings Online are planned for launch by CDC Games in China in 2007. About CDC Corporation The CDC family of companies includes CDC Software focused on enterprise software applications and services, CDC Mobile focused on mobile applications, CDC Games focused on online games, and China.com focused on portals for the greater China markets. For more information about CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA), please visit www.cdccorporation.net. About CDC Games CDC Games is one of the market leaders of online and mobile games in China with over 46.5 million registered users. The company pioneered the "free-to-play, pay-for-merchandise" online games model in China with Yulgang, which has received the "Top 10 Most Popular Games" award from the China Game Industry Annual Conference (CGIAC) for two consecutive years, in 2005 and 2006. Stone Age 2, from CDC Games, also received the award for "Most Anticipated Game of 2007" from CGIAC. In March 2007, the company announced the formation of CDC Games Studio, funded by up to $100 million, to establish strategic relationships with selected games development partners to accelerate the development of new, original online games for China and other targeted global geographies. About Turbine Turbine, Inc. is a premier developer, publisher and operator of online entertainment and is headquartered in Westwood, Massachusetts. The company is one of the largest privately-held online games companies in North America. Turbine´s catalogue includes some of the most famous online entertainment brands, including Asheron´s Call™, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE™: Stormreach™, and The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™. For more information on Turbine and its services, please visit www.turbine.com. About Tolkien Enterprises The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises is the holder of worldwide motion picture, legitimate stage, merchandising, and other rights in J.R.R. Tolkien´s literary works The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Tolkien Enterprises has been producing and licensing films, stage productions and merchandise based on Tolkien´s works for almost 30 years. Its headquarters are in Berkeley, California, and its website may be found at www.tolkien-ent.com. "The Lord of the Rings Online," "Shadows of Angmar," "The Lord of the Rings," and the names of the characters, events, items and places therein are trademarks or registered trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises under license to Turbine, Inc. Turbine and the Turbine logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Turbine, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the ability of CDC Games to launch The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™ and Stone Age 2 in China in 2007, the success of the development of a centralized gaming platform for CDC Games, the anticipated launch dates for future games by CDC Games, and other statements that are not historical, the achievement of which involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions proves incorrect, our results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. These statements are based on management´s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties and changes in circumstances. There are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements, including the following: (a) the ability to realize strategic objectives by taking advantage of market opportunities in targeted geographic markets; (b) the ability to develop and market successful MMORPGS; (c) the future growth of the online games industry in the China market; (d) the possibility of development delays; (e) the development of competing products and technology; and (f) the entry of new competitors and their technological advances. Further information on risks or other factors that could cause results to differ is detailed in filings or submissions with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission made by CDC Corporation in its Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2005 on Form 20-F filed on June 21, 2006. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based upon information available to management as of the date of the press release, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward looking statements which speak only as of the date of this press release. The company assumes no obligation to update or alter the forward looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For further information, please contact: Investor Relations Monish Bahl Public Relations Scot McLeod  |