Shanghai Stock Exchange Market Closure Schedule For 2010 Labor Day

The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) hereby announces its market closure schedule for 2010 Labor Day according to the "SSE Holiday Schedule for 2010" (Shang Zheng Jiao Zi [2009] No. 42). The SSE will close from May 1 (Saturday) to May 3 (Monday), 2010 and open for trading on April 30 (Friday) and May 4 (Tuesday), 2010.

To ensure the successful opening of the Expo, Shanghai has adjusted its Labor Day holiday schedule to the period from April 30 (Friday) to May 4 (Tuesday). Business departments of securities companies in Shanghai may encounter a different holiday schedule from some custodian banks, or be subject to traffic control of the Shanghai Municipal Government. Members who have business departments in Shanghai are expected to do a good job in risk prevention to ensure a safe market operation.