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Notes: 1996 share prices are listed in US dollars ($).
Market Capitalization is listed in millions.

China First Pencil (Company Code: 900905)
Tel: 6541-6940
1996 Year-End Price: 0.442
1996 High: 0.610
1996 Low: 0.270
Market Capitalization: 32.1
P/E Ratio: 10.57

China Textile Machinery (900906)
Tel: 6543-2970
1996 Year-End Price: 0.170
1996 High: 0.284
1996 Low: 0.074
Market Capitalization: 18.6
P/E Ratio: 1411.00

China International Travel (900929)
Tel: 6321-7200
1996 Year-End Price: 0.444
1996 High: 0.580
1996 Low: 0.300
Market Capitalization: 26.6
P/E Ratio: 10.84

Eastern Communications (900941)
Tel: 0571-886-5242
1996 Year-End Price: 0.890
1996 High: 0.978
1996 Low: 0.660
Market Capitalization: 89.0
P/E Ratio: n/a

Erdos Cashmere (900936)
Tel: 0477-325834
Profile: The world's largest producer of integrated cashmere, Erdos enjoys the advantage of its Inner Mongolian location, which puts it near the cashmere-producing goats. Vertically integrated, Erdos derives over 40% of its sales from the export of high-quality garments produced with Japanese textile technology. Erdos has recently invested in five JV's, to broaden its capacity for yarn and garment production.
1996 Year-End Price: 0.630
1996 High: 0.800
1996 Low: 0.380
Market Capitalization: 69.3
P/E Ratio: 51.77

Erfangji (900902)
Tel: 6531-8888
1996 Year-End Price: 0.172
1996 High: 0.400
1996 Low: 0.090
Market Capitalization: 36.4
P/E Ratio: 36.61

Forever Bicycle (900915)
Tel: 6546-1544
1996 Year-End Price: 0.170
1996 High: 0.318
1996 Low: 0.102
Market Capitalization: 10.2
P/E Ratio: 28.80

Friendship Store (900923)
Tel: 6329-4600
1996 Year-End Price: 0.436
1996 High: 0.560
1996 Low: 0.318
Market Capitalization: 23.0
P/E Ratio: 12.92

Haixin Toys (900917)
Tel: 6275-2094
Profile: A Sino-HK JV established in 1986, Haixin uses imported technology to produce plush and flannel almost entirely for domestic manufacturers of toys for export. Consequently, Haixin's own sales are counted as direct exports, and no VAT is owed. The company is now diversifying into production of acrylic blankets for export and, through a JV, the production of packing materials. Bsiness can be significantly influenced by price of raw materials, also international relations, such as those between China and the US.
1996 Year-End Price: 0.418
1996 High: 0.558
1996 Low: 0.240
Market Capitalization: 19.3
P/E Ratio: 9.13

Heilongjiang Electric (900937)
Tel: 0451-252-5958
Profile: Its largest shareholders being Northeast Electric Power Group Corp. and Heilongjiang Province Electric Power Co., which is responsible for providing electric power to the entirety of Heilongjiang province, HE enjoys strong government backing, as well as tariffs nearly 50% of those paid by coastal cities. Its estimated capacity by the end of 1997 should be over 500MW. HE guarantees 17.5% return on total investment.
1996 Year-End Price: 0.660
1996 High: 0.870
1996 Low: 0.244
Market Capitalization: 66.0
P/E Ratio: n/a

Hero (900921)
Tel: 6250-6261
1996 Year-End Price: 0.410
1996 High: 0.548
1996 Low: 0.252
Market Capitalization: 21.5
P/E Ratio: 8.62

Hua Xin Cement (900933)
Tel: 0741-224971
1996 Year-End Price:0.280
1996 High: 0.398
1996 Low: 0.190
Market Capitalization: 24.4
P/E Ratio: 12.23

Huangshan Tourism (900942)
Tel: 0559-556-1207
1996 Year-End Price: 0.440
1996 High: 0.538
1996 Low: 0.266
Market Capitalization: 35.2
P/E Ratio: n/a

Huili Building Material (900939)
Tel: 5811-1244
1996 Year-End Price: 0.270
1996 High: 0.404
1996 Low: 0.170
Market Capitalization: 21.6
P/E Ratio: n/a

Industrial Sewing Machinery (900924)
Tel: 6328-9998
1996 Year-End Price: 0.190
1996 High: 0.302
1996 Low: 0.100
Market Capitalization: 14.3
P/E Ratio: 58.41

Jinjiang Tower Group (900914)
Tel: 6415-1188
1996 Year-End Price: 0.304
1996 High: 0.450
1996 Low: 0.210
Market Capitalization: 30.9
P/E Ratio: 14.93

Jinqiao (900911)
Tel: 5899-1818
1996 Year-End Price: 0.540
1996 High: 0.718
1996 Low: 0.300
Market Capitalization: 77.2
P/E Ratio: 20.56

Jintai (900935)
Tel: 5957-7280
1996 Year-End Price: 0.218
1996 High: 0.320
1996 Low: 0.100
Market Capitalization: 17.4
P/E Ratio: 18.65

Lianhua Fibre (900913)
Tel: 5953-4839
1996 Year-End Price: 0.206
1996 High: 0.600
1996 Low: 0.100
Market Capitalization: 7.4
P/E Ratio: 14.25

Narcissus Electric (900931)
Tel: 5665-1800
1996 Year-End Price: 0.210
1996 High: 0.348
1996 Low: 0.118
Market Capitalization: 23.1
P/E Ratio: 14.17

Post & Telecommunications (900930)
Tel: 6436-0900
1996 Year-End Price: 0.422
1996 High: 0.600
1996 Low: 0.248
Market Capitalization: 25.3
P/E Ratio: 9.73

Phoenix Bicycle (900916)
Tel: 6549-0525
1996 Year-End Price: 0.180
1996 High: 0.304
1996 Low: 0.112
Market Capitalization: 19.8
P/E Ratio: 14.50

Sanmao Textile (900922)
Tel: 6541-7100
1996 Year-End Price: 0.230
1996 High: 0.380
1996 Low: 0.100
Market Capitalization: 7.6
P/E Ratio: 9.40

Shanghai Auto Instrument (900928)
Tel: 6280-0700
1996 Year-End Price: 0.216
1996 High: 0.348
1996 Low: 0.126
Market Capitalization: 19.1
P/E Ratio: 8.75

Shanghai Chlor-Alkali Chemical Co.,Ltd. (900908)
Tel: 6470-3609
Profile: Leading Chinese manufacturer of PVC and caustic soda products. Current market shares approximtely 16% and 6% respectively; mainly domestic sales. JV's include those with Hong Kong Bestco (pipings and fittings), an Austrian JV known as Shanghai Luwei (foaming piping), American Hercules (paper-making chemicals). Export customers in SE Asia. Two 10,000 ton-capacity wharfs on the Huangpu River.
1996 Year-End Price: 0.278
1996 High: 0.430
1996 Low: 0.200
Market Capitalization: 93.4
P/E Ratio: 9.74

Shanghai Dajiang Group (900919)
Tel: 6258-1083
Profile: JV between Songjiang County government and Chia Tai Ltd. of Thailand, established 1985. The largest vertically-integrated chicken meat processor in China. Sales of chicken, fish, and pig feed comprise approximately half its turnover. Itsexport sales of chicken meat to Japan make up 30% of China's total. International competition, low profit margins, and operating near full production capacity make it necessary that Dajiang diversify.
1996 Year-End Price: 0.510
1996 High: 0.654
1996 Low: 0.350
Market Capitalization: 23.2
P/E Ratio: 10.91

Shanghai Dazhong Taxi Co. (900903)
Tel: 6258-1083
Established in 1989 under supervision of Vice Premier Zhu Rong Ji, Dazhong now boasts a fleet of 1800 vehicles. With a 5% share of Shanghai's market, it is the city's second largest taxi company. Dazhong is now diversifying into insurance, car rental, buses, car repair, moving, and residential property. The present subway line has taken some of Dazhong's market. Seven more lines are scheduled to open by the year 2020.
1996 Year-End Price: 0.826
1996 High: 1.000
1996 Low: 0.498
Market Capitalization: 83.8
P/E Ratio: 11.06

Shanghai Diesel Engine (900920)
Tel: 6549-3506 x 2207
Profile: Established in 1947, selling products under the name "Dongfeng." Its medium output/high-speed engines hold 70% of the PRC market. JV with Caterpillar started production in '95. Also in JV with Austrian AVL. Solid growth in China's transportation and infrastructure sectors should benefit SDE in the near future.
1996 Year-End Price: 0.474
1996 High: 0.668
1996 Low: 0.340
Market Capitalization: 102.9
P/E Ratio: 8.55

Shanghai Goods & Materials (900927)
Tel: 6257-0000
1996 Year-End Price: 0.202
1996 High: 0.330
1996 Low: 0.112
Market Capitalization: 11.1
P/E Ratio: 36.45

Shanghai Lujiazui Dev. Co. (900932)
Tel: 5887-8888 x 268
Profile: Land developer of LJZ Finance & Trade Zone. Established by Shanghai municipal government in 1990. Landbank consists of three districts: Financial Center, Longyang Composite Area, Zhuyuan Commercial & Trade Area. Future relocation of important PRC financial institutions, such as the Shanghai Stock Exchange, promise long-term demand for real estate; but short-term office-vacancy rates are expected to reach 45%.
1996 Year-End Price: 0.974
1996 High: 1.498
1996 Low: 0.530
Market Capitalization: 354.5
P/E Ratio: 10.11

Shanghai New Asia Group (900934)
Tel: 6353-6304
Profile: The largest hotel group in Shanghai, with 18% market share and diversified portfolio ranging from 5-star down to unrated hotels. Owns 49% stake in fast-growing Shanghai KFC, also stakes in the 4200 sq.m. New Asia Food Street and Jack in the Box outlets.
1996 Year-End Price: 0.448
1996 High: 0.650
1996 Low: 0.410
Market Capitalization: 44.8
P/E Ratio: n/a

Shanghai Refrigerator Compressor (900910)
Tel: 6470-3609
Profile: Established in 1957, SRC produces refrigerator compressors and air conditioner compressors, primarily for the domestic market, of which it holds a 9% share. Sales of air conditioner compressors, produced in JV with Hitachi, expected to grow steadily. SRC has also entered into a JV with Mitsubishi, to produce non-CFC refrigerator compressors.
1996 Year-End Price: 0.544
1996 High: 0.700
1996 Low: 0.352
Market Capitalization: 75.1
P/E Ratio: 9.12

Shanghai Rubber Belt (900907)
Tel: 6541-5210
1996 Year-End Price: 0.240
1996 High: 0.348
1996 Low: 0.102
Market Capitalization: 7.9
P/E Ratio: 18.11

Shanghai Steel Tube (900926)
Tel: 5682-0888
1996 Year-End Price: 0.190
1996 High: 0.330
1996 Low: 0.110
Market Capitalization: 16.7
P/E Ratio: -52.57

Shanghai Tyre & Rubber (900909)
Tel: 6329-0433
1996 Year-End Price: 0.424
1996 High: 0.558
1996 Low: 0.208
Market Capitalization: 93.7
P/E Ratio: 351.92

Shanghai Worldbest (900940)
Tel: 5830-3000
1996 Year-End Price: 0.418
1996 High: 0.514
1996 Low: 0.252
Market Capitalization: 41.8
P/E Ratio: n/a

Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington Glass (900918)
Tel: 5883-9305
Profile: A JV established in 1983 with UK Pilkington to produce clear float glass. Now diversifying into value-added glass processing. Approximately 35% of sales are exports, to Japan, Hong Kong and SE Asia. Increasing competition has led to oversupply in China and SE Asia, causing prices to slump. Tax holiday expires in 1998.
1996 Year-End Price: 0.476
1996 High: 1.200
1996 Low: 0.402
Market Capitalization: 59.5
P/E Ratio: 5.90

Shangling Electric (900925)
Tel: 5885-7888
1996 Year-End Price: 0.434
1996 High: 0.810
1996 Low: 0.258
Market Capitalization: 41.1
P/E Ratio: 6.00

Tientsin Marine Shipping Co. (900938)
Tel: 022-334-9358
Profile: Owned by the city of Tianjin. Significant amount of TMSC shares owned by company employees. TMSC currently runs four routes out of Tianjin, to Hong Kong, Korea, Japan and Singapore; and one route between Shanghai and Japan. Present fleet capacity -- 3168 TEU's on 10 vessels -- soon to increase to 5268 TEU's on 13 vessels. Cargoes mostly high value-added goods: auto, light industrial, woven products, electronics.
1996 Year-End Price: 0.472
1996 High: 0.588
1996 Low: 0.256
Market Capitalization: 42.5
P/E Ratio: n/a

Vacuum & Electron (900901)
Tel: 6256-0884
1996 Year-End Price: 0.194
1996 High: 0.320
1996 Low: 0.120
Market Capitalization: 31.0
P/E Ratio: 6.44

Wai Gaoqiao (900912)
Tel: 5869-9888
1996 Year-End Price: 0.486
1996 High: 0.606
1996 Low: 0.282
Market Capitalization: 80.6
P/E Ratio: 20.17

Wing Sung Stationery (900904)
Tel: 6325-0240
1996 Year-End Price: 0.280
1996 High: 0.410
1996 Low: 0.150
Market Capitalization: 9.7
P/E Ratio: 10.28

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