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(Stock code: 00336) UNUSUAL PRICE AND TRADING VOLUME MOVEMENTS

We have noted the recent decreases in the price of the shares and the significant increase in the trading volume of Huabao International Holdings Limited (the "Company") and wish to state that we are not aware of any reasons for such incidence.
We confirm that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to any intended acquisitions or realisations which are discloseable under Rule 13.23 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Listing Rules"), neither is the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") aware of any matter discloseable under the general obligation imposed by Rule 13.09 of the Listing Rules, which is or may be of a price- sensitive nature.
We are in the course of preparing the final results of the Company and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 March 2012. The final results announcement will be published on or before 30 June 2012 in accordance with Rule 13.49(1)(ii) of the Listing Rules. Currently, the production and operating activities of the Company are carried on as normal.

Shareholders of the Company and investors should exercise caution in dealing with the securities of the Company.

Made by the order of the Board, the directors of which individually and jointly accept responsibility for the accuracy of this announcement.
By Order of the Board

Huabao International Holdings Limited POON Chiu Kwok

Executive Director

Hong Kong, 24 April 2012

As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises six executive directors, namely Ms. CHU Lam Yiu (Chairman), Messrs. LAU Chi Tak (CEO), POON Chiu Kwok, WANG Guang Yu, XIA Li Qun, XIONG Qing and three independent non-executive directors, namely Dr. JIN Lizuo, Mr. LEE Luk Shiu and Ms. MA Yun Yan.

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