(4 March 2002, HONG KONG) Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited ("Tradelink") announced its acquisition of a 10% stake in Systech On-Line Limited, a local company specialises in IT consulting and project management, system architecture and application development, e-Commerce Total solutions, and packaged software applications.

Systech On-Line Limited is now owned by Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited and Systech Century Group.

Systech On-Line was established by doctorate degree professionals and is striving to be the market leader in the areas of IT consulting, system architecture and design, and custom software development. As a total Internet solution provider, Systech On-Line aims to assist clients in navigating through IT issues and opportunities, and to create lasting value.

Mr Justin Yue, CEO of Tradelink, said, "This move is in line with Tradelink's strategy to expand our electronic commerce services globally through strategic partnerships and acquisitions in Hong Kong and in Asia."

"By combining Systech On-Line's expertise and experience in system architecture and applications development with Tradelink's strength in e-commerce, the investment will help enhance Tradelink's position as the market leader with an unparalleled portfolio of e-commerce solutions. " said Yue.

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