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（18 May 2007, Hong Kong）The FY2006 Annual Report of New World China Land Limited ("NWCL", Hong Kong stock code: 0917) has won the Gold Award in the category of "Annual Reports – Overall Presentation - Corporate" at the 17th International Astrid Awards. 

NWCL has been honoured with the Bronze Award in the 20th International Mercury Awards, and triumphed in the International ARC Awards for four consecutive years. The Gold Award of the Astrid Awards further justified NWCL’s outstanding performance in its annual reports. 

"We are proud that our annual reports have obtained international recognition in the world's renowned competition honouring excellence in corporate communications." Mr CF Kwan, Director of Corporate Affairs, New World Group, said, "The winning of the awards is a testimony to the Group's effective communications and reflect our continual determination in maintaining high level of transparency and disclosure. Our Group believes that a well-designed annual report can facilitate efficient communication. We will continue to achieve excellence in our annual reports, which are important tools in investor communication."  

The overall design of NWCL FY2006 Annual Report is based on the game of Monopoly. The colourful and well structured report show readers how NWCL has provided first-class living to people in Mainland China by building quality properties where residents enjoy "New Living", "New Way to Work", "New Culture and Entertainment" and "New Style of Leisure". 

The Astrid Awards, organized by MerComm, Inc., are considered as the most highly respected and prestigious by industry peers. The programs honor outstanding Achievements in 15 different Design Communications, and were founded to promote excellence in the various fields of communications. With over 600 entries from 15 countries, the awards were judged by a panel of leading designers, art directors, and graphic artists from all over the world, whose professionalism ensured the competition's long-standing tradition of impartiality and integrity.