The syndication agreement takes place as SOHU.com is strengthening its English language services to reflect the company's growing international profile and brand awareness. China Online provides information on the Chinese market, economy, companies and its legal and regulatory environment.

"The launch of China Online content on SOHU.com will serve the English speaking community with an interest in China on a much broader scope than before. Combining SOHU.com's distribution strength with China Online's fast and outstanding reporting on China we offer the best place to get insight into China", said Charles Zhang, President and CEO of SOHU.com.

"China Online is pleased to have Sohu, a leading Chinese portal, as a strategic partner. We will benefit from the visitor traffic generated by our presence on SOHU.com's excellent site. Both SOHU.com and China Online recognize the importance of credible, accurate China information for business professionals," said Lyric M. Hughes, CEO of China Online and an expert in Asian media. "With China Online information now available to SOHU.com visitors, they will have access to critically important sources and key perspectives for doing business with and in China", added Hughes.

About SOHU.com
SOHU.com is the leading Internet portal in Mainland China with current daily page views exceeding 11 million. It provides navigation/search, news, sports, business and finance, real estate and entertainment channels, chat, e-mail and e-commerce activities for a solid and wide base of visitors. Dr. Charles Zhang founded SOHU.com in 1997. Its investors include Intel, Dow Jones, IDG, the Morningside China Group, Pacific Century Cyberworks, Legend and Hikari Tsushin. Its content partners include CNET, DOW Jones and dozens of local media organizations in China.