``X2: X-Men United'' & ``The Matrix Reloaded'' Pace Action-Packed Film Fare;``The Italian Job'' Busts Loose On China Southern Airlines.

Business/Travel Editors

GUANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 2003

China Southern Airlines (NYSE: ZNH) (HKSE: 1055), the largest airline in The People's Republic of China, is pleased to announce that Neo, Trinity and Morpheus battle the machines which have enslaved the human race in "The Matrix Reloaded," headlining China's largest airline's December line-up of blockbuster Hollywood in-flight entertainment.

China Southern Airlines is also featuring Marvel's merry mutants in "X2: X-Men United"; the largest traffic jam in Los Angeles in "The Italian Job"; and the true story of Desmond Doyle chronicled in "Evelyn."

China Southern Airlines is the only airline in China to offer a wide selection of major Hollywood films as part of its in-flight entertainment service.

Leading Chinese films include the comedy "For Bad Boy Only" and the drama "Reunion."

In-flight entertainment programming aboard China Southern Airlines has obtained the permission from the State Copyright Bureau, passed the censorship of the PRC Ministry of Culture and obtained all broadcast rights.

All in-flight movies on China Southern Airlines are bilingual (Chinese and English) and are available on the airlines' Boeing 777-21B, 777-200, 757 and Airbus A320 service.

China Southern Airlines is also pleased to screen "The Chinese World Humor Collection" -- a slate of special video collections featuring legendary Chinese comedians Xiangsheng and Xiaaopin; "The CSN Chinese Video Magazine"; "Chinese Sports Report" -- a global recap of the world of sport; "Channel V," with MTV-styled programming provided by Star TV, featuring the hottest Asian and international Pop and Rock artists; and "The CSN English Video Magazine" featuring Classic Animal Tracks from the BBC; Rowan Atkinson as "Mr. Bean," the best of "Benny Hill," "Next Step" by Discovery TV; "Fashion TV" and vintage "Tom & Jerry" cartoons.

China Southern Airlines is proud to feature the Boeing 777, the most state-of-the-art aircraft in the world. Each economy seat is equipped with an individual crystal PTV screen with stereo headsets. Passengers aboard China Southern Airlines' Boeing 777 aircraft enjoy up to 11 channels of motion picture and informational programming selections with private, fully adjustable video monitors.

All in-flight entertainment information is available in the all-new Southern Comfort Magazine, China Southern Airlines' new entertainment and in-flight shopping guide -- a bilingual, bi-monthly publication that stylishly reflects China Southern Airlines' international reputation for excellence.

Published in both Chinese and English, Southern Comfort Magazine provides essential information on the latest movies, TV shows and music entertainment available on China Southern Airlines' modern fleet of Boeing 777, 757 and Airbus A320 aircraft. In addition, Southern Comfort Magazine encompasses a comprehensive guide of duty-free products available for in-flight sales on all international flights.

With more than 60 pages, every issue of the new Southern Comfort Magazine combines high-caliber copy, world-class photography and stunning layouts in an exciting and dynamic mix.

The largest airline in The People's Republic of China for the past 23 years, China Southern Airlines (www.cs-air.com/en) connects more than 80 cities around the globe. Major business and vacation destinations served in China include: Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Guilin, Hong Kong, Kunming, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan, as well as international service, including: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Islamabad, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Moscow, Osaka, Penang, Phnom Penh, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.

For China Southern Airlines reservations and information, please contact your local travel agent.

Note: A high resolution JPEG scan of the current Southern Comfort in-flight magazine is available upon request.