China Networks International Holdings Ltd. Completes Financing

China Networks International Holdings Ltd ("China Networks" or the "Company") (OTCBB:CNWHF), a television advertising operator based in China, announced today the completion of a financing in which the Company raised $11 million through the sale of senior secured convertible debentures with a conversion price of $1.14. Upon completion of financing, the outstanding capital of the Company will consist of 41,019,993 common shares,16,000,000 preferred shares and a total debt of $11 million.

China Networks offers domestic and international advertisers access to viewers and stations across its member network throughout China, and the net proceeds from the transaction will be used to fulfill the remaining payment obligations to its Kunming joint venture partners and for general working capital purposes.

Mr. Shuangqing Li, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer says, "We are pleased to report the completion of our financing. This infusion of additional capital significantly improves our current financial standing. By solidifying our position in Kunming, we look forward to the next phase of our development as we continue our operations in generating advertising revenue in tier 2 and 3 cities and pursuit of additional opportunities. We intend on actively pursuing potential acquisitions of additional TV stations in the coming years."

Chardan Capital Markets acted as lead placement agent and Euro Pacific acted as co-placement agent on this transaction.

About China Networks

China Networks International Holdings, Ltd., is a media advertising company focusing on providing international and domestic advertising to its exclusive networks in tier two and tier three cities in China. Currently the Company owns and operates a 50% interest in the Kunming Taishi Information Cartoon Co., Ltd. (Kunming) and Shanxi Yellow River & Advertising Networks Cartoon Technology Co., Ltd (Yellow River) Joint Ventures. Combined, Kunming and Yellow River represent coverage of 7 television channels and 1 radio station covering 36 million people. China Networks, along with its joint venture partners seeks to add more television stations to its advertising network. For more information about China Networks, visit www.chinanetworks.com.

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CONTACT: China Networks International Holdings, Inc.

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