News Releases

NYSE Launches Chinese Language Website Page

BEIJING , Dec. 11, 2007 – China ’s Vice Premier Madame Wu Yi, U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr., China Securities Regulatory Commission Vice Chairman Tu Guangshao, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, U.S. Ambassador to China Clark Randt,  and Beijing Vice Mayor Ji Lin today officially inaugurated the New York Stock Exchange’s Beijing office in an historic opening ceremony hosted by NYSE Euronext CEO Duncan L. Niederauer. Joining these officials during the opening ceremony in the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse were the CEOs of NYSE-listed Chinese companies and invited guests.

The NYSE, a subsidiary of NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX), on Sept. 4 became the first foreign exchange to obtain approval by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to open a representative office in Beijing . 

“We are privileged to have an office in Beijing , which will serve to provide on-the-ground support for our listed companies and strengthen our presence in China ,” said Mr. Niederauer. “This is an historic day for China and the United States , and the opening of our Beijing office highlights the progress in the strategic economic dialogue between our two countries. As a global economic powerhouse, China will continue to develop its capital markets, and we will go forward as partners making this journey together.”

“The NYSE’s historic Beijing office opening is good for Beijing and New York City , as it will enhance the competitiveness of China , the U.S. and the global capital markets,” said Mr. Bloomberg. “Access to global markets helps the free flow of capital that fuels growth, creates jobs and opportunities, and facilitates strategic partnerships. The NYSE’s representative office in Beijing further strengthens the China-U.S. relationship.” 

Coinciding with the office opening today, the NYSE launched a Chinese audience page on its website dedicated to online readers in Chinese, available by clicking on nyse.com/China.

The Chinese language audience page has sections for listed companies, with news releases, investor information, CEO profiles, broadcasts of NYSE events, as well as a listed company directory and information on the NYSE.

As part of today’s official office opening celebrations, Mr. Niederauer hosted a lunch and with senior officials, listed company CEOs and other invited guests.

Please see below for photos from today's event.

China and U.S. Dignitaries Join NYSE for the Official Opening of its Representative Office in Beijing, China (11 Dec. 2007)
PHOTO: Please click here for an image from the Ribbon ceremony.
CAPTION: On Tuesday, 11 Dec. 2007, the New York Stock Exchange, a subsidiary of NYSE Euronext, officially opened its representative office in Beijing, China. In addition to CEO's of NYSE-listed Chinese companies and invited guests, participating in the historic ribbon cutting ceremony held in the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse were (foreground, pictured left to right): US Ambassador to China, Clark Randt; China Securities Regulatory Commission Vice Chairman, Tu Guangshao; U.S.Treasury Secretary, Henry M. Paulson, Jr.; Vice Premier Madame Wu Yi; NYSE Euronext CEO Duncan L. Niederauer; and Beijing Vice Mayor Ji Lin. 

NYSE Opens Representative Office in Beijing, China (11 Dec. 2007)
PHOTO: Please click here for an image from the Ribbon ceremony.
CAPTION: (foreground, pictured left to right) U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr., China’s Vice Premier Madame Wu Yi, and NYSE Euronext CEO Duncan L. Niederauer today officially inaugurated the New York Stock Exchange’s Beijing office in an historic opening ceremony held in the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. Joining these officials during the opening ceremony in the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse were the CEOs of NYSE-listed Chinese companies and invited guests.

####

View listed companies from Mainland China.

View listed companies from Hong Kong.

View listed companies from Taiwan.

About NYSE Euronext
NYSE Euronext, a holding company created by the combination of NYSE Group, Inc. and Euronext N.V., commenced trading on April 4, 2007. NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) operates the world’s largest and most liquid exchange group and offers the most diverse array of financial products and services.   NYSE Euronext, which brings together six cash equities exchanges in five countries and six derivatives exchanges in six countries, is a world leader for listings, trading in cash equities, equity and interest rate derivatives, bonds and the distribution of market data.  Representing a combined $30.3 trillion/€21.3 trillion total market capitalization of listed companies and average daily trading value of approximately $139 billion/€103 billion (as of September 30, 2007), NYSE Euronext seeks to provide the highest standards of market quality and integrity, innovative products and services to investors, issuers, and all users of its markets.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning NYSE Euronext's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on NYSE Euronext's current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause NYSE Euronext's results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: NYSE Euronext's ability to implement its strategic initiatives, economic, political and market conditions and fluctuations, government and industry regulation, interest rate risk and U.S. and global competition, and other factors detailed in NYSE Euronext’s reference document for 2006 ("document de référence") filed with the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (Registered on June 6, 2007 under No. R.07-0089), 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, and other periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers. In addition, these statements are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to change. Accordingly, actual results may be materially higher or lower than those projected. The inclusion of such projections herein should not be regarded as a representation by NYSE Euronext that the projections will prove to be correct. This press release speaks only as of this date. NYSE Euronext disclaims any duty to update the information herein.