Press Release
The9 to Present at JPMorgan Global Internet Conference
Shanghai, China – March 9, 2006 The9 Limited (NASDAQ: NCTY), a leading online game operator in China, today announced it will present at the JPMorgan Global Internet Conference. The conference will be held from March 13 to March 14, 2006 at the Westin Times Square in New York City. The9's Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Miss Hannah Lee, is scheduled to present at 11:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, March 14, 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/