09:27 EVOC<08285> - Unusual volume movement The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement. Shenzhen EVOC Intelligent Technology Company Limited* (A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People's Republic of China) (Stock Code: 8285) ANNOUNCEMENT The Board is pleased to announce that the Company has on 25 April 2005 entered into an agreement with Zhongtie for the construction of the EVOC Technology Building for the purpose of furthering research and development of the Company's products. The Board wishes to announce that due to the need of the Company for the expansion of the R&D department and construction of the EVOC Technology Building for the purpose of conducting research and development of new products of the Company and advancement of the quality of existing EIP products of the Company, the Board has on 25 April 2005 approved the change of application of proceeds from the Placing of the Company when it was listed on the GEM on 10 October 2003. The Directors have noted the increase in the trading volume of the shares of the Company on 26 April 2005 and wish to state that the Directors are not aware of any reasons for such increase in trading volume, save for the entering into of the Agreement by the Company. The Board confirms that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to intended acquisitions or realizations which are discloseable under Chapters 19 to 20 of the GEM Listing Rules, neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable under the general obligation imposed by Rule 17.10 of the GEM Listing Rules, which is or may be of a price-sensitive nature. Made by the order of the Board, the Directors of which collectively and individually accept responsibility for the accuracy of this announcement. By Order of the Board Shenzhen EVOC Intelligent Technology Company Limited* Chen Zhi Lie Chairman Shenzhen, the PRC, 26 April 2005 As at the date of this announcement, the executive Directors of the Company are Mr. Chen Zhi Lie, Mr. Tso Cheng Shun and Mr. Zhu Jun; the independent non-executive Directors of the Company are Mr. Wen Bing, Ms. Zhou Hong, Mr. Dong Lixin and Mr. Wang Tian Xiang. This announcement, for which the Directors of Shenzhen EVOC Intelligent Technology Company Limited* (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, 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. The above announcement is a summary only. For the full version of this announcement, please refer to the `Latest Company Announcements' page on the GEM website at www.hkgem.com. * For identification purpose only At the request of New Chinese Medicine Holdings Limited (the "Company"), trading in its shares will be suspended with effect from 9:30 a.m. today (27/4/2005) pending an announcement in relation to possible change in control of the Company arising from possible issue of new shares.