The9 Limited to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Unaudited Financial Results on February 22, 2006

SHANGHAI, China, Feb. 5, /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The9 Limited , a leading online game operator and developer in China, announced today that it will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 9:30 PM, US Eastern Time / Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 10:30 AM Beijing Time, to discuss The9's unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2005, which will be released shortly after the close of the market on the same day. The press release will also be posted on The9's Investor Relations section of its website located at http://www.corp.the9.com/

Conference call details:

Investors, analysts and other interested parties will be able to access the live conference by calling [phone], password "81178862." In the U.S., members of the financial community may also participate in the call by dialing toll-free [phone], password "81178862". A replay of the call will be available through March 2, 2006. The dial-in details for the replay: U.S. toll free number [phone], International dial-in number [phone]; Password "17398479".

Webcast details:

The9 Limited will also provide a live webcast of the earnings call. Participants in the webcast should log onto the company's web site http://www.corp.the9.com/ 15 minutes prior to the call, then click on the icon for "Q4 and Fiscal Year 2005 THE9 LTD Earnings Conference Call" and follow the instructions.

About The9 Limited

The9 Limited is a leading online game operator and developer in China which commenced operations in 1999. Currently, The9's business is primarily focused on operating and developing MMORPGs. 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(TM). In addition, The9 has developed its first proprietary MMORPG titled "Joyful Journey West", which entered all-access public open beta testing in August 2005.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this press release contain forward-looking statements. The9 may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 20-F and 6-K, etc., in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about The9's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, The9's limited operating history as an online game operator, political and economic policies of the Chinese government, the laws and regulations governing the online game industry and information disseminated over the Internet in China, intensified government regulation of Internet cafes, The9's ability to retain existing players and attract new players, license, develop or acquire additional online games that are appealing to users, anticipate and adapt to changing consumer preferences and respond to competitive market conditions, and other risks and uncertainties outlined in The9's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on Form F-1, as amended, and annual report on Form 20-F. The9 does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For further information about The9, please contact Ms. Dahlia Wei Investor Relations - Senior Manager The9 Limited Tel: [phone] Email:[e-mail]: http://www.corp.the9.com/ .