(Hong Kong, 9 January 2004) Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited announced the appointment of Dr Harry Lee Nai Shee as Chairman, effective from 8 January 2004, replacing Miss Denise Yue. Dr. Lee is Tradelink's first non-Government chairman since its restructuring in 1996.

Dr Harry Lee Nai Shee, SBS, JP, was educated in both the United Kingdom and the United States of America. He returned to the Far East in 1973 to join Textile Alliance Limited (TAL) in Malaysia. At the end of 1979, Dr Lee returned to Hong Kong to join TAL headquarters' garment manufacturing division. Through restructuring in 1983, TAL's garment division became an independent operation. Dr Lee was appointed the Managing Director of this new company, TAL Apparel Limited, which employed over 21,000 employees.

Dr Lee is actively involved in a number of trade organizations in Hong Kong. He is the Chairman of Innovation & Technology Fund (Textiles Projects) Vetting Committee, Honorary Chairman of the Hong Kong Garment Manufacturer's Association, as well as Vice Chairman of Textile Council of Hong Kong Ltd. He is also the member of the Textiles Advisory Board.

Mr. Justin Yue, CEO of Tradelink, said, "We are very fortunate to have secured the services of such an experienced chairman as Dr Harry Lee. He brings a wealth of management and industry experience to the company and has an impressive track record in shaping corporate strategy, improving revenue performance and delivering profitability. We are excited to have him lead Tradelink's executive team, and I look forward to working closely with Dr. Lee in building Tradelink's new future."

Dr. Harry Lee remarked, "Tradelink has exceptional employees, state-of-the-art infrastructure, loyal customers and a reputation for commitment to provide services of high standards. I am proud to have the opportunity of leading Tradelink in its continuous pursuit to promoting e-Commerce in Hong Kong and to further enhancing the competitiveness and productivity of the local trading community."