08:47 NW INDUSTRY<08258> - Announcement (2) The Directors will assign staff of the Company to take up the responsibilities of Mr. Tong temporarily until the replacement is recruited. Mr. Wang Zheng, an executive Director, will remain as one of the authorised representatives of the Company and will continue to discharge his responsibilities as such. The Board does not expect that the resignation of Mr. Tong would have any negative impact on the Company in any material respect. By order of the Board Shaanxi Northwest New Technology Industry Company Limited* Wang Cong Chairman Hong Kong, 18 March 2005 As at the date of this announcement, the Board is comprised: Executive directors: Mr. Wang Cong, Mr. Wang Zheng, Mr. Guo Quibao, Ms. Zheng Rongfang and Mr. Wang Feng; Non-executive directors: Mr. Guo Bin; and Independent non-executive directors: Mr. Hu Yangxiong, Mr. Li Gangjian and Mr. Su Yuanquan This announcement, for which the directors of the Company collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Growth Enterprise Market of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The directors of the Company, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that, to the best of their knowledge and belief: (i) the information contained in this announcement is accurate and complete in all material respects and not misleading; (ii) there are no other matters the omission of which would make any statement in this announcement misleading; and (iii) all opinions expressed in this announcement have been arrived at after due and careful consideration and are founded on bases and assumptions that are fair and reasonable. This announcement will remain on the ``Latest Company Announcements'' page on the GEM website for at least 7 days from the day of its posting. * For identification purpose only