Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Guangdong Province presented the “粵外經貿加證字【2003】407號先進技術企業確認通知書” (Yue [2003] No. 407 National Advanced Technology Enterprise Notice) to Dongguan Van Shung Chong Steel Products Company Limited (“DGCC”) on December 15, 2003. DGCC was accredited the “Advanced Technology Enterprise” certification attributed to its outstanding management team, emphasis on research and development, and advanced production facility and expertise.     Having recognized as an advanced and high technology enterprise, DGCC is entitled to the following benefits awarded by the government:   Production techniques support Enhanced management concept Hi-tech enterprise operating platform development Corporate branding and promotion benefits Tax benefits and etc     The Advanced Technology and High Technology certifications have strategic effects to the operation efficiency, corporate image and various kinds of policy benefit on DGCC.