China Netcom's Chairman Chunjiang Zhang Headlines Broadband World Forum Asia 2007 as IEC Brings Its First Global Show to Mainland China

CHICAGO – 5 March 2007 – The International Engineering Consortium (IEC) presents the Broadband World Forum Asia 2007 with China Network Communications Group Corp. (CNC) as the official host sponsor in Beijing this 5-8 June in the China World Hotel at the China World Trade Center. Mr. Chunjiang Zhang, general manager of CNC and chairman of the Board of China Netcom, serves as the World Forum chair.

IEC President John Janowiak stated, "Working with Chairman Zhang and CNC to host the Broadband World Forum Asia in Beijing is an honor for the IEC and a great opportunity for the entire industry. By creating a new marketplace of business opportunities and bringing the global industry together in mainland China, we are catalyzing progress in business and academia worldwide, completely in line with our mission."

The Broadband World Forum Asia 2007 brings together international leaders to examine the range of broadband content, entertainment, applications, access strategies, service management, and integration that form the backbone of the profitable network operator.

World Forum Chair Mr. Zhang commented, "We are pleased to work with world-class organizers such as the IEC and to serve as the official host sponsor for Broadband World Forum Asia 2007. This event will allow for open collaboration, as well as provide cutting-edge education, which is essential to advance our industry."

The Broadband World Forum Asia 2007 will bring the industry together in Beijing to learn of Asia's dominance in broadband communications. Speakers and exhibitors at the event will present a host of breaking ICT news and developments.

IEC President John Janowiak further commented, "We are looking forward to presenting speakers and key industry leaders such as Chairman Zhang, who will share invaluable knowledge with the entire industry. Continuing professional education proves vital in a high-technology industry, and we are delighted to be able to play that global role for telecommunications professionals."

Mr. Zhang has held his current role since April 2003. From 1999-2003, he was vice minister of the Ministry of Information Industry (MII). Prior to that, he was the director general of the Telecommunication Administration Bureau of the MII. Mr. Zhang was the chief of staff of the General Office of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) from 1996-98. He has also served as deputy director general of the Administration of Telecommunication of the MPT, director general at the Mobile Bureau of the MPT, and deputy director general of the Administration Bureau of Posts and Telecommunications in Liaoning province.

Mr. Zhang introduces the Broadband World Forum Asia 2007 with the opening ceremony and keynote address on Tuesday, 5 June. The opening ceremony, keynote addresses, plenary panels, TecPreview sessions, access to the exhibition floor, and networking receptions are open to all industry professionals with a complimentary Exhibits PLUS pass, available at www.iec.org/events/2007/bbwf_asia/register.

For complete information, visit www.iec.org/events/2007/bbwf_asia. You may also contact Yaqin Zhou at zhouyq@china-netcom.com or Lisa Reyes at lreyes@iec.org.

About China Netcom
China Network Communications Corporation (hereafter referred to as "CNC") is a super telecommunications enterprise in China and the fixed telecommunications service partner for the 2008 Olympic Games. It is a well-known telecommunications operator both in China and in the world.

The predecessor of CNC had a history of more than 100 years. On May 16, 2002, CNC was established on the basis of the former China Telecom Group Corporation and its affiliated telecom companies in the 10 northern provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities)-China Network Communications Shareholding Company Limited and Jitong Communications Company Limited, according to the Scheme of Telecom System Reform of the State Council.

As a company endorsed by the State Council to make state-authorized investments as well as a pilot company with state-controlled shares, CNC is under direct leadership of the central government and listed independently in national finance and relevant plans. CNC has a total registered capital of RMB 60 billion yuan, and the value of its total assets is approximately RMB 300 billion yuan.

CNC owns well-structured modern communications networks that cover the whole country and reach the world. The networks are equipped with advanced technologies and provide comprehensive functions. CNC's business covers various national and international fixed telecommunications network facilities and related telecommunications services. Please visit www.china-netcom.com.

About the IEC
A nonprofit organization, the IEC is dedicated to catalyzing technology and business progress worldwide in a range of high-technology industries and their university communities. Since 1944, the IEC has provided high-quality educational opportunities for industry professionals, academics, and students.

In conjunction with industry-leading companies, the IEC has developed an extensive, free, on-line educational program. The IEC conducts industry-university programs that have a substantial impact on curricula. It also conducts research and develops publications, conferences, and technological exhibits that address major opportunities and challenges of the information age.

More than 70 leading high-technology universities are IEC affiliates, and the IEC handles the affairs of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association and Eta Kappa Nu, the honor society for electrical and computer engineers. The IEC also manages the activities of the Enterprise Communications Consortium. Visit www.iec.org.