TechFaith to Showcase 17Vee Motion Gaming Platform, Motion Gaming Devices, and New Motion Games at ChinaJoy 2011 in Shanghai

BEIJING, July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China TechFaith Wireless Technology Limited (NASDAQ: CNTF) ("TechFaith" or the "Company") today announced it will showcase its 17Vee Motion Gaming line at ChinaJoy, the largest gaming / entertainment conference and expo in Shanghai, from 28th to 31st July 2011. The Company will showcase its integrated 17Vee mobile motion gaming platform, motion gaming set-top box, motion gaming devices and new motion games suitable for education and family entertainment purposes. Additionally, the Company plans introduce 5 new models of its proprietary motion gaming controllers with integrated mobile phone functionality. The Company will be located in the Shanghai New International Expo Center, Booth (W4-18).

About ChinaJoy

China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference (ChinaJoy) is among the top three expos in the world, ChinaJoy is the No.1 game expo in Asia. The exhibition annually attracts companies engaging in digital entertainment products and services globally. Each year, ChinaJoy received audience and media attention from 33 countries and regions, including China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, USA, Russia, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia, Germany, India, Canada, England, France, Malaysia, Colombia, Indonesia, Iran, Greece, Turkey, Denmark, Nepal, Syria, Hungary, New Zealand, Romania, Brazil, Spain, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Belgium and Pakistan. This high international turnout has brought this event, and in turn the Chinese market, under the spotlight in the industry. For more information please refer to http://2011en.chinajoy.net

About TechFaith

TechFaith (NASDAQ: CNTF) has three primary businesses. Under the TechFaith umbrella, the Company is a leading global ODP (Original Developed Product) mobile handset provider. Under its TecFace brand, the Company is a leading developer of specialized mobile phones for differentiated market segments, including the rapidly growing Smartphone market targeting Enterprise users and Operators through its TecFace brand; Outdoor and Sports enthusiasts through its Jungle brand; and the Teen market through licensed brands. Under the Company's 17Vee brand, the Company has built a leading, intellectual property based motion gaming business ranging from Bluetooth enabled motion gaming controllers and software to a planned proprietary set-top motion game box. For more information, please visit www.techfaithwireless.com and www.17vee.com.

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