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China Hongqiao Group Limited

(Incorporated under the laws of Cayman Islands with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 1378) CHANGE OF PRINCIPAL SHARE REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

The board of directors (the "Board") of China Hongqiao Group Limited (the "Company") hereby announces that with effect from 26 January 2013, the Company's principal share registrar and transfer agent in the Cayman Islands will be changed to:-

Royal Bank of Canada Trust Company (Cayman) Limited

4th Floor, Royal Bank House

24 Shedden Road, George Town

Grand Cayman KY1-1110

Cayman Islands

The Company's branch share registrar and transfer office in Hong Kong is still maintained by

Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited at Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre,

183 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

By Order of the Board

China Hongqiao Group Limited Zhang Shiping

Chairman

Shandong, People's Republic of China

23 January 2013

As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises nine directors, namely Mr. Zhang Shiping, Ms. Zheng Shuliang, Mr. Zhang Bo, Mr. Qi Xingli as executive directors, Mr. Yang Congsen, Mr. Zhang Jinglei as non-executive directors, and Mr. Chen Yinghai, Mr. Xing Jian and Mr. Han Benwen as independent non-executive directors.

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