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CDMA to be Deployed as Planned in China HONG KONG, Mar 27, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Noting recent reports that CDMA progress in China has been halted, the CDMA Development Group (CDG) today announced that CDMA technology remains on the fast track for deployment in China with expectations of reaching 10 million wireless subscribers this year. On March 15, 2000, Zhu Rongji, Premier of the State Council said, "the hearsay that 'the Chinese has stopped introducing CDMA technology in the region,' is not correct." In fact, Zhu said that the Chinese government decided to deploy a CDMA system and appointed China Unicom to introduce the technology (Xinhua Agency). "While the propaganda and misinformation surrounding the deployment of CDMA technology in China was distributed, the CDG and its member companies remained focused on the real issues and have achieved significant inroads in the region," said Perry LaForge, executive director of the CDG. "We applaud Premier Zhu Rongji's public statements to set the record straight, and look forward to continuing to work with the Chinese government and telecommunications companies to ensure the rapid deployment of CDMA systems and services." In addition, the CDG called attention to the government of Guangdong Province's approval of Qiao Xing Universal Telephone Inc.'s manufacturing of CDMA handsets. With wireless Internet and information services available today, CDMA is the backbone technology of choice for third-generation systems. CDMA has made significant global inroads with the technology's presence increasing at more than 118 percent in the last year. CDMA provides mobile operators and manufacturers the ability to offer a variety of value-added services today, such as wireless Internet and information services. In addition, CDMA technology benefits for wireless consumers include industry-leading in-building penetration, longer battery talk and standby time, increased privacy and better security. The CDMA Development Group is a non-profit trade association formed to foster the worldwide development, implementation and use of CDMA. The 100 member companies of the CDG include many of the world's largest wireless operators and equipment manufacturers. The primary activities of the CDG include development of cdmaOne(TM) and IMT-2000 CDMA features and services, public relations, education and seminars, regulatory affairs and international support. Currently, there are more than 500 individuals working within CDG subcommittees on second and third generation CDMA matters. For more information about the CDG, contact Christine Bock of the CDG News Bureau at +1-714-540-1030, ext. 11, e-mail chrisbock@bockpr.com, or visit the CDG Web site at cdg.org . * cdmaOne is a trademark of the CDG SOURCE CDMA Development Group