China Netcom (CNC), a premier Chinese telecommunication operator and the fixed telecom service partner for the 2008 Olympic Games and MediaZone, a leading global online broadcasting provider of licensed video and audio content, today announced a collaboration agreement to provide a series of Internet live broadcasting events to viewers across the world.

The first event will take place on December 4th, 2005, when MediaZone and CNC will jointly broadcast from Beijing People's Great Hall, My Dream, a remarkable performance presented by the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, to commemorate December 3rd International Disabled People's Day. The event will be broadcast live on ChinaPortal.com, a division of MediaZone and a leading global provider of licensed video and audio content for overseas Chinese people. To enjoy this inspiring free cultural performance, please visit http://www.chinaportal.com/mydream.jsp.

"MediaZone has created the market for broadband video delivery over the past two years. As we've seen with the success of online music stores, the marriage of broadband video services with a large subscriber base is an essential component in the growth of digital distribution," said Michelle Wu, chief operating officer of MediaZone. "MediaZone has been at the forefront of broadband video-on-demand service, recognizing the need for content that people can view wherever, whenever and however they want. We are pleased to work with CNC, who has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights for My Dream to broadcast this important cultural event. Jointly, we look forward to bringing quality programs to people around the world as the broadband video distribution market continues to grow."

"With the MediaZone partnership, we will continue to create unique promotional offers that entice Chinese viewers as well as broader consumer markets to get the most out of the broadband video-on-demand viewing experience, not only for My Dream but for all future events. Our collaboration with MediaZone and ChinaPortal demonstrates CNC's capabilities to provide broadband content delivery through our high speed internet network. As the official partner of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, we are confident in our ability to provide high quality telecom services and broadband broadcasting services for the games," said Xinqiang Hu, general manager of CNC's USA Operations.