Shanghai, China – March 27, 2006 The9 Limited (NASDAQ: NCTY), a leading online game operator in China, today announced it will present at the Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference. The conference will be held from March 28 to March 31, 2006 at the Island Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kong. Mr. Jun Zhu, The9's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Miss Hannah Lee, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at 5:05 p.m. Beijing time on Wednesday, March 29, 2006.

The Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference has established itself as one of the biggest Asian investment conferences with more than 150 companies from Asia participating. Credit Suisse has invited top officials from governments, central banks, multilateral agencies and a number of leading academic institutions from around the world to this four-day investment conference.

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/