CDC Mobile, a business unit of CDC Corporation and a leading provider of mobile value-added services in China, announced on January 29, 2007 that it has entered into an agreement with Nokia to allow the world's largest cell phone maker to pre-install CDC Mobile's proprietary software in selected Nokia cell phones sold in China.
 
CDC Mobile's proprietary software application, known for its user friendliness and multi-functionalities, provides mobile subscribers with easy access to a broad portfolio of services like mobile games, ring tones, news, weather forecasts and more. Although it is not required to access CDC Mobile's services, CDC Mobile's software application has been downloaded by millions of mobile subscribers to experience or subscribe to the company's services exclusively. As a free leading mobile application in China, it was also tested by Nokia. After an extensive selection process, Nokia chose CDC Mobile's software, with selected functions as a complete, pre-installed mobile application.

"We are proud to be selected as a strategic partner by Nokia," said Peter Yip, CEO of CDC Corporation. "Our selection by the world's largest cell phone maker will significantly improve CDC Mobile's competitive edge in the consolidating SP (service provider) industry and moreover, it will further enhance our image as a trusted mobile value-added services provider."

In addition to this agreement with Nokia, CDC Mobile is also investing in the 3G marketplace. As previously announced, CDC Mobile is investing up to $100 million in its 3G Content Partner Program targeting leading 3G content providers and aggregators in North Asia and Europe, as well as the creation of new original content for the 3G marketplace. The company believes that its strategy of investing in 3G now will enable it to provide first-mover advantage in the anticipated 3G marketplace in China.

As part of its new Content Partner Program, CDC Mobile recently announced its intent to make a strategic investment in BBMF, the leading 3G content provider in Japan. The company also announced an earlier agreement with a leading South Korean mobile Internet content provider for exclusive distribution of highly popular South Korean mobile games, videos, music and fashion advertisements, in China.

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