Shanghai, China – February 27, 2006 The9 Limited (NASDAQ: NCTY), a leading online game operator in China, today announced that it will present at the Third Annual Piper Jaffray China Internet & Technology Conference and Deutsche Bank Access China 2006 Conference. Both investor conferences will be held in Beijing, China.

The Third Annual Piper Jaffray China Internet & Technology Conference is being held from February 28 to March 2, 2006 at St. Regis Hotel in Beijing, China. The9's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jun Zhu, will present on a panel on Tuesday, February 28, 2006. The panel titled "Evolution of Online Games: Mainstreaming or Commoditizing?" will be held from 4:15pm to 5:45pm Beijing Time to discuss key topics and industry trends of online games in China.

In addition, The9 will also present at the Deutsche Bank Access China 2006 Conference. The conference is being held from February 27 to March 2, 2006 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Beijing, China. The9's Chief Financial Officer, Miss Hannah Lee, is scheduled to present at 9:30 a.m. Beijing Time on Thursday, March 2, 2006.

About The9 Limited

The9 Limited is a leading online game operator in China. The9's business is primarily focused on operating and developing MMORPGs for the Chinese online game players market. The9 directly or through affiliates operates licensed MMORPGs, consisting of WoW, MU and Mystina Online, in China. It has also obtained exclusive licenses to operate additional MMORPGs in China, including Granado Espada and Soul of The Ultimate Nation. In addition, The9 has developed its first proprietary MMORPG titled "Joyful Journey West", which entered all-access public open beta testing in August 2005.

For further information about The9, please contact:

Ms. Dahlia Wei
Investor Relations – Senior Manager
The9 Limited
Tel: +86 (21) 5172-9990
Email: IR@corp.the9.com
Website: http://www.corp.the9.com/