1% in the November release to
9.
consumer segment, the PC market was fairly robust in the fourth
quarter of 2004 with strong demand in the consumer and business
segments," said Loren Loverde , director of IDC's Worldwide Quarterly
PC Tracker. The consumer segment remains a key driver
with portable shipments growth of more than 40% outpacing the
commercial segment by roughly 5 points.0 21.05, respectively, for the quarter.

Financial Results
For the fourth quarter of 2005, China Finance Online reported net revenues
of $1. Net revenues for the quarter increased 5% from $1.
Net income margin for the fourth quarter of 2005 was 56%, compared to 89%
for the same period in 2004 and 70% for the previous quarter. Basic income per ADS was $0 .
''Said Zhiwei Zhao, Chief Executive Officer of China Finance Online.09 $0.

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because of what we see as a host of risk factors," added Roger Kay,
vice president of Client Computing at IDC.3
Total 138.6% 7.5% 8.
- The leading company in the market in 2003 was Kuan Chuan. The
second -largest player was Wei Chuan, with Groupe Lactalis in third
place.48 million from US$6.05 for the full year 2005. ASF for repeat
subscribers decreased by 34% to $195 for the fourth quarter of 2005 from $297
for the same period in 2004, or by 23% from $253 for the previous quarter.jrj. 31 2004 Dec. Limited
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Shipments are projected to reach 273 million in 2009 with a value of
$245 billion.
Consumer growth may fall to low single digits in the first
quarter of 2005 but full-year growth should top 7%. Growth of desktop PC
shipments is expected to slow to low single-digits from nearly
10% in 2004.

Japan - The business segment continues to lead the market,
although relatively strong growth of 12% in 2004 is expected
to fall below 5% in 2005.2 69.9 75.idc. Basic and
diluted income per share was each US$0. Revenues from advertising related business for the
quarter contributed $789,000, representing 41% of net revenues for the quarter.

03 million, an
increase of 94% from $533,000 reported for the same period in 2004. This increase is
largely due to an online marketing campaign which began in the second
quarter of 2005 to promote our brand name and attract greater user
traffic to our website.06 million , a
decrease of 43% from $1.85 million for the same period in 2004 and a decrease
of 16% from $1. To ensure a smooth
transition, Mr.com/investor/earning_releases. The call
will be archived for 12 months at this website. China Finance Online does not undertake
any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required
under applicable law.01 $0. Limited
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In thousands of U.

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milk, spreadable fats, yogurt. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Finance Online Co.81 million in the
third quarter of 2005.97 million for the
same period in 2004 to $1. Gross margin for the full year
2005 was 94 % compared with 93% for the full year 2004.01 million for the third quarter of 2005.01
for the fourth quarter of 2005. Forward-looking statements involve
inherent risks and uncertainties.05
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3% to $209 billion.6 64.0%
Commercial 7.90 million , a decrease of 8%
compared to the same period in 2004.
-- Net income grew by 1% to US$4.07 million for the same period in
2004. Gross margin was 92% in the fourth quarter, compared to 95% for
the same period in 2004 and to 94% for the third quarter of 2005. Total
operating expenses were 54% of net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2005,
compared with 26% for the same period in 2004.77 million, an increase of 122% from US$1. Net income for
the full year 2005 was US$4. The total
income tax expense for the quarter was $81,000 compared to an income tax
benefit of $199,000 for the same period in 2004. The difference is
attributable primarily to the fact that CFO Beijing was exempted from
enterprise income tax in 2004 but is subject to 12% enterprise income tax rate
in 2005. But I am
very pleased that China Finance Online has a superb management team led by
Zhiwei.
The conference call will be available on Webcast live and for replay at:
http: //www.S.

Safe Harbor Statements
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4%
Total 10.60 million for the
full year 2004. Operating expenses for the fourth quarter
increased 2% from $1.

Business Updates
China Finance Online entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with
Bank of China on February 8, 2006.chinafinanceonline.S.S. dollars, except per share data)

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8 56.8 178.6% 8. As part of the net income
for the fourth quarter, we recorded a net exchange gain of $37,000 due to the
recent change in the exchange rates between U. Diluted income per ADS was US$0.07 $0.06 $0.

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Although worldwide growth will slip into single-digits this year,
long-term drivers such as mobile adoption, replacement of older
systems, and growing penetration will support healthy growth through
the end of the decade .

Asia/Pacific - Growth is expected to slow from over 16% in
2004, but remain in double -digits despite the Indian Ocean
Tsunami and efforts to control China's economy.9 125.2
USA Growth (%)
Consumer 17. The research includes historical and
forecast trend analysis as well as price band and installed base data.
Operating expenses for the fourth quarter totalled $1. The increase
to a lesser extent is also due to an increase in staff compensation as
a result of increased headcounts.

For the year ended December 31 , 2005, total operating expenses were
US$3.27 million for the previous quarter.23 million, a
decrease of 18% from US$3.

Completed Stock Repurchase Program
In the fourth quarter of 2005 , China Finance Online has repurchased a
total of 482,164 American Depositary Shares, or ADSs, representing 2,410,820
ordinary shares, at an average cost of US$6.
''Sam has been instrumental in the success of our company in helping the
company to grow into a NASDAQ-listed public company. We thank him for his
tremendous leadership and dedication to the company. We wish him all the best. These statements
are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore you
should not place undue reliance on them.

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Total 12 .
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All product and company names may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
Research and Markets
(http://www. Net income margin was 56% for the quarter, compared to
89% for the same period in 2004. Net income margin decreased to 62% for the full year
2005 from 76% for the full year 2004.44 million for the
same period in 2004 and an increase of 4% from $693,000 for the third quarter
of 2005.92 million for the full year 2004. Diluted income per ADS was $0.
Average subscription fee per subscriber, or ASF, for new subscribers
decreased by 42% to $165 for the fourth quarter of 2005 from $285 for the same
period in 2004 or by 1% from $166 for the previous quarter.04
Income per ADS
Basic $0.

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7% with total shipment value growing by 5. Business
growth will lead the market while the public sector is
expected to trail other segments.

Western Europe - Adoption of portable PCs continues to fuel
growth in Western Europe.9% 7.

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62 million, an increase of 1% from US$4.60. The repurchased shares of
this program represent approximately 2.

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"These factors include a
recovery that appears to be getting long in the tooth, a lack of jobs
growth , rising budget and trade deficits, persistently high oil
prices, a treasury-draining foreign war , rising interest rates, a
stock market that continues to move sideways, and record-low household
savings rates."

Regional Outlook:

United States - Following a second year of nearly 11% growth,
the U. Unfortunately, the consumer and
public sectors have not recovered , and growth in these
segments is expected to be roughly flat in 2005.6% 7.0% 15.

China Finance Online Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2005 Results

-- Gross margin for the quarter was 92%, compared to 95% for the same
period in 2004. dollar and RMB.4% of the total shares outstanding. 30, Year ended Dec.05 $0.

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Short-Term PC Outlook Weakens Slightly While Long-Term Growth Looks Solid According to IDC

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Highlights for the Full Year 2005
-- Net revenues grew by 24% to US$7.02 million for
the full year 2004.04 for the full year 2005.
For the full year 2005, income from operations was US$3.60 million
for the full year 2004. Repeat
subscribers for the fourth quarter of 2005 totalled 2,679, representing a
decrease of 14% from 3,115 for the same period in 2004. Decreases in number
of new subscribers and in number of repeat subscribers from the same period
last year were primarily due to the fact that Chinese stock market during the
fourth quarter of this year was weaker compared to the same period last year. I believe China Finance Online will continue to deliver excellent
returns for its shareholders while reaching new heights in the financial
information industry in China," said Sam Qian, President and Chief Financial
Officer of China Finance Online.

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IDC is the premier global market intelligence and advisory firm in
the information technology and telecommunications industries .01 for the quarter.
For the full year ended December 31, 2005, net revenues increased 24% from
US$6.
Gross profit for the quarter decreased by 11% from $1. This
increase is primarily due to increases in our general and administrative
expenses, sales and marketing expenses, and to a lesser extent, increases in
product development expenses. These statements
are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U. 31, Dec. 31
2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (note) (unaudited )
Gross revenues $1,961 $2,097 $1,850 $6,064 $7,627
Business tax (58) (23) (38) (48) (145)

Net revenues 1,903 2,074 1,812 6,016 7,482
Cost of
revenues (149 ) (103) (109) (393) (481)

Gross profit 1,754 1,971 1,703 5,623 7,001
Operating expenses
General and
Administrative (338) (172) (306) (441) (1,374)
Product
development (58) (50) (66) (172) (235)
Sales and
marketing (540) (245) (539) (800) (1,792)
Stock-based
compensation (96) (66) (99) (289) (371)

Total operating
expenses (1,032) (533) (1,010) (1,702) (3,772)
Income from
operations 722 1,438 693 3,921 3,229
Interest income 386 217 369 293 1,486
Other expense -- (1) -- (1) --
Exchange gain (net) 37 -- 327 -- 366

Income before
Income taxes 1,145 1,654 1,389 4,213 5,081
Income tax benefit
(expenses) (80) 199 (115) 384 (457)

Net income $1,065 $1,853 $1,274 $4,597 $4,624
Income attributable
to ordinary
shareholders $1,065 $1,853 $1,274 $4,597 $4,624
Income per share
Basic $0.

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- Provides market value, volume, expenditure and consumption data
by market, segment and subsegment.

- Understand consumers consumption and expenditure patterns.75 million , which is in line with the decrease in
net revenues.05, and diluted
income per share was $0.01 for the quarter. Basic income per ADS was US$0.

Other Development
Separately, China Finance Online announced its President + Chief Financial
Officer, Mr. Qian has committed to remaining in his current position until
a suitable successor is appointed. A search for a new Chief Financial Officer
will commence immediately. toll free number
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06 million for the quarter, a decrease of 43% from
$1.25 and basic income per share
was US$0.
The number of new subscribers for the fourth quarter of 2005 was 1,286,
representing a decrease of 68% from 3,977 for the same period in 2004. Sam Qian has indicated his intention to resign from his positions
in the company to spend more time with his family.

Conference Call
China Finance Online's management team will host a conference call at
8:00PM Eastern Standard Time on February 13, 2006 (or 9:00AM on February 14,
2006 in the Beijing /HK time zone) following the announcement.
Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our
beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. 31, Sept.01 $0.59 $0.

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a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on
dairy food in Taiwan. The databook supplies actual data
to 2003 and full forecasts to 2008.90 million, a decrease of 8% from $2.

-- General and administrative expenses for the quarter were $338,000, an
increase of 97% from $172,000 for the same period in 2004. Potential risks and uncertainties include,
but are not limited to, China Finance Online's historical and possible future
losses, limited operating history, uncertain regulatory landscape in the
People 's Republic of China, fluctuations in quarterly operating results,
failure to successfully compete against new and existing competitors, and the
company's reliance on China Finance Online's reliance on relationships with
Chinese stock exchanges and raw data providers.

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The updated forecast
from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker lowers growth in total
worldwide PC shipments for 2005 from 10.7%.9% 10.researchandmarkets.researchandmarkets. Limited
(Nasdaq: JRJC), a leading Chinese online financial information and listed
company data provider, today announced its financial results for the fourth
quarter and full year ended December 31, 2005:

Highlights for the Fourth Quarter 2005
-- Net revenues for the quarter were $1. Basic and diluted income per
ADS was US$0. This
increase is primarily due to professional services and other related
costs associated with being a public company in the U.
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China Finance Online Co. Limited
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands of U.02 $0.02 $0.

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"While overall growth in 2005 will be slower than 2004, we
expect to see continued strength in portables and in emerging markets. Growth in portable PC shipments
should top 20% in 2005 following over 30% growth in 2004 and
nearly 40% in 2003.7 36.9
Commercial 88.6%

(a) Forecast data

(Shipments are in millions of units)

Source: IDC Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, March 2005

IDC 's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker gathers PC market data in 55
countries by vendor, form factor, brand , processor brand and speed,
sales channel and user segment. It includes comprehensive value, volume ,
segmentation and market share data.22 for the full year
2005 and diluted income per share was US$0.70 million for the full year
2004.04 for the full year 2005.
"My time with China Finance Online has been a real highlight in my
professional career, and the decision to leave was not an easy one.25
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4 million in 2005 on growth
of 9.5 32.5 39 .5 136.3% 8.0%
Worldwide Growth (%)
Consumer 13.
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Some highlights of this report are as follows:

- The market for dairy food in Taiwan increased slightly between
1998-2003, growing at an average annual rate of 2.3%.
A replay of the call will be available from approximately 9:00PM Eastern
Time on February 13, 2006 (or 10:00AM February 14, 2006 in the Beijing/HK time
zone) to 9:00PM Eastern Time on February 20, 2006 or 10:00AM February 21, 2006
in the Beijing/HK time zone). 31 2005
(note ) (unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $70,596 $46,168
Account receivable 34 145
Income tax recoverable 14 --
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 332 1,132
Deferred tax assets 386 64
Total current assets 71,362 47,509
Property and equipment, net 417 512
Rental deposit 31 41
Investment in associates - - 15,000
Goodwill, net 51 51
Total assets $71,861 $63,113

Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Deferred revenue $3,487 $1,859
Accrued expenses and other
current liabilities 286 382
Dividend payable -- --
Income tax payable -- 41
Total current liabilities $3,773 $2,282
Shareholders' equity
Ordinary shares 13 13
Additional paid in capital 64,175 64,565
Treasury stock -- (13,200)
Retained earnings 4,225 8,849
Deferred stock compensation (325) (67)
Accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss) -- 671
Total shareholders' equity 68,088 60,831
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $71,861 $63,113

Note: the information for the year ended December 31, 2004, is derived
from the audited financial statements.

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-- Gross margin for the full year 2005 was 94%, compared to 93 % for the
full year 2004.62 million for the full year 2004.
As a result of the foregoing , income from operations for the fourth
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Ordinary shares
Basic 91,362,783 87,940,639 91,137,056 38,912,491 94,341,061
Diluted 100,601,264 107,832,969 101,496,896 90,092,668 104,781,492
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----Despite strong
growth in Q4 and the rest of 2004, delayed recovery in Japan and a
cautious outlook in the United States have led to slightly lower
expectations for worldwide PC shipments in 2005.
"Despite fears of slowing growth, particularly in the U.2
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www. BEIJING, Feb.85 million for the same period in 2004.48 million.06, and basic income per share was $0.
For the full year 2005, net income margin was 62% compared to 76% for the
full year 2004. Under this agreement, Bank of China will
distribute ''Tao of Wealth,'' our financial service package, among their
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4 212.0% 9.S.
-- Product development expenses for the quarter were $58,000, an increase
of 15% from $50,000 for the same period in 2004 , which is primarily due
to increases in the salary and compensation expenses of personnel
engaged in the research, development and implementation of our new
products.S. Limited
China Finance Online Co. Through its website,
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these and other risks is included in China Finance Online's annual report on
Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2004, and other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.S.

For further information please contact:

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"While IT buyers in the United States have indicated firm
intentions to buy in 2005, we have kept the U. and Worldwide PC Shipments and Growth, 2002-2006

Region 2002 2003 2004 2005(a) 2006(a)
USA Units (M)
Consumer 17.7
Worldwide Units (M)
Consumer 49.
- Contains market value segmentation by demographic and
socioeconomic group.

The contents of this report are as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction 21

Chapter 2 Taiwan Dairy Food 24

Chapter 3 Taiwan Cheese 47

Chapter 4 Taiwan Cream 78

Chapter 5 Taiwan Milk 92

Chapter 6 Taiwan Spreadable Fats 122

Chapter 7 Taiwan Yogurt 141

Chapter 8 Taiwan Socioeconomic Profile 161

Chapter 9 Research Methodology 172

Chapter 10 Appendix 177

List Of Tables

List Of Figures

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-- Net income was $1. Diluted income per ADS was US$0.

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The good news is that demand is likely to shift into later years
and the growth forecast remains above 8% through the end of 2009. Public sector
growth is expected to outpace growth in business segments by
the end of the year, while consumer growth will slip into
single-digits.1 20.8 23.7% 7.6% 13.7%
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