BIOTECH CHINA was Awarded ´Golden Finger Prize´ (Top 3)

BIOTECH CHINA in Shanghai - central communication platform for
biotechnology in the Asia-Pacific region - was awarded the Top 3
exhibition with the "Golden Finger Prize" in the chemical & biological
industry. The prize is awarded to the most influential exhibitions in
various industries as well as aims at promoting the harmonious
development of the exhibition industry in China. Co-organized by the
Asia Conference & Exhibition Fortune Forum (ACEFF) and Alibaba, the
awarding ceremony of "Golden Finger Prize" (Top 3) was held in
Hangzhou, China, in January 2008.

The selection was made by professional evaluations processed
within nearly 40 industries including medical, chemistry, consumable,
furniture, construction material and real estate. With the
professional resources of ACEFF, the committee consists of exhibition
specialists in certain industries. The result of Top 3 was carried out
by the vote of both specialists and 24 million users of Alibaba via
Internet. Stephan Kuhne, Member of the Board of Deutsche Messe AG
Hannover, organizer of BIOTECH CHINA, was quoted as saying "This award
is not only a commendation of the BIOTECH CHINA premiere in 2007, but
also a prominent signal of further development of its influence and
attraction."

About BIOTECH CHINA

BIOTECH CHINA is a member of the global BIOTECHNICA Family.
BIOTECH CHINA celebrated its successful premiere in Shanghai in July
2007. The Asian offshoot of BIOTECHNICA is a cooperative venture of
the established trade fairs BIOTECHNICA ASIA, the Chinese exhibitions
BIOTECH & PHARM, ISCL as well as the BIOFORUM. The combination of a
three-day trade show, an innovation forum and two-day scientific
congress represents the business platform and bridge to the Asian
market. BIOTECH CHINA attracted 134 exhibitors from 17 countries and
welcomed a total of 4 853 professional trade visitors from 19 nations
in 2007. This year, BIOTECH CHINA will be taking place in Shanghai
from May 28 to 30, 2008.

For further information on BIOTECH CHINA please refer to

www.biotechnica.de or www.biotech-china.com.