China Southern Vice President He Zongkai to Address China Summit 2005; China Southern Official Airline Sponsor of Major Global Event.

SHANGHAI, China -- China Southern Airlines (NYSE:ZNH) (HKSE:1055) (SHA:600029) -- www.cs-air.com/en -- the largest airline in The People's Republic of China, is the official airline sponsor of next week's China Summit 2005 to be held at the Shanghai Hilton, July 12-13.

China Southern's Vice President He Zongkai heads a field of more than 30 confirmed speakers from varied transport and logistic companies who will be addressing the conference.

The eyefortransport China Summit 2005 conference will bring together all the key International and local players: the manufacturers and retailers, the logistics providers, the road air sea and rail carriers, the industry experts and local governmental bodies.

Key topics to be addressed include:

--Working with local governments

--Practicalities for doing business in China: regulations and tariffs, delivery times, customs and security

--Chinese internal networks -- challenges and opportunities

--Understanding inbound and outbound logistics in China

--Local training and exchange programs for employees

--Implementing IT changes and online systems and the future for transportation technology in China

--How is the infrastructure changing and what are the plans for the next 5-10 years

Mr. He's presentation will be entitled, "Working Together To Build China's Strong Air Cargo Service Sector" and is slated to be one of the leading presenters during the Summit's first full day. Mr. He will address how a leading Chinese airline sees the demand for air transportation within China and on International routes, impacts global logistics.

Mr. He's presentation will also address:

--How manufacturers and logistics companies work with air carriers to improve the internal and international air cargo networks, and

--Where are the key capacity problems today and what are the proposed solutions for the future.

As the official airline of China Summit 2005, China Southern Airlines is offering special discounted airfares for delegates.

For conference registration, prices and airline discounts, please go to www.eyefortransport.com for additional information.

The largest airline in The People's Republic of China for the past 26 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, Paris, Penang, Phnom Penh, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.

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