Global China Technology announces joint venture with
EC-Founder

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Global China Technology Group ("Global China Technology", HKSE:1105) today announced that it has formed a joint venture GCT InfoHub Ltd. with EC-Founder Co. Ltd ("EC-Founder", HKSE: 0618), a leading provider for advanced information technology products and services in the Mainland China as part of its strategy to become a major multimedia content provider for the Greater China region. The new company is 81% owned by Global China Technology and 19% by EC-Founder.

GCT InfoHub specializes in the provision of sophisticated business intelligence with in-depth analysis on the economic development of China from a wide variety of content sources. Riding on a powerful infrastructure and knowledge management platform, data and contents from different sources and in different formats are aggregated, categorized, summarized, syndicated and repackaged for efficient delivery to users. Users are able to access a vast pool of information without having to invest substantial research or technical resources. Target customers include research institutes, universities, enterprises and companies that look for business intelligence and information about the Greater China region.

"In today's Information Age, the business landscape has been undergoing a revolutionary change. It is being shaped by the advent of advanced communication technologies, and has shifted towards a knowledge-based economy whereby an efficient flow and exchange of premium business information is critical to any business success", said Judy Inn, Chief Operating Officer of the Global China Technology Group Ltd.

"With its vast, reliable content sources supported by hassle-free delivery and user interface, GCT InfoHub will be able to serve the growing needs of companies for quality business information in a cost effective manner."

GCT InfoHub's content providers include China Economy Information Network, China Industrial Network Information Center, China Daily, Sing Tao Daily and its group publications, as well as over 70 industrial newspapers in the PRC. GCT InfoHub is also the exclusive agent to distribute Xinhuaonline's full range of products outside Mainland China.

GCT InfoHub's services are tailored to meet individual customer's requirements. Existing customers include PC Home, a media conglomerate in Taiwan and FM 365, a business portal of Legend Technology. Services are charged on a subscription basis.

"One of our corporate clients in Taiwan is importing GCT InfoHub's data feed into their company intranet directly. With the authoritative and instant information supply, company staff are able to access to the latest development of the particular area that they are interested in. It also provides the necessary, up to date information to assist management in its decisions. We are confident that our focus on providing Greater China region information with the support of sophisticated technical platform will bring solid, long term value to our customers," added Fanny Chan, General Manager of GCT InfoHub Ltd.


About Global China Technology Group Ltd
Global China Technology Group (HKSE: 1105) is principally engaged in information technology and Internet-related businesses. Its four business focuses are broadband technology, media and information service, education and training, as well as financial service. It also holds approximately 75% of Sing Tao Group (HKSE: 233).


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The full text of this release can be accessed through the Internet at: http://www.globalchina.com or http://www.gctinfohub.com


For further information, please contact:
Global China Technology Group Ltd
Ms. Susan Kwan
Tel¡G 2830 0300
Email: susankwan@globalchina.com.hk
Ms. Julia Li
Tel¡G2830 0312
Email: juliali@globalchina.com


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