SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 31 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China BAK Battery Inc. (Nasdaq: CBAK - News), one of the largest lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers in the world, as measured by production output, will host a conference call at 7:00 pm Eastern Time on Friday, January 23, 2009, to discuss results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009.

China BAK's senior management team, led by Xiangqian Li, China BAK's President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the conference call and answer questions.

To participate in the conference call, please dial the following number approximately fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time: 888-48.... International callers should dial (617) 8.... The pass code for the call is 525-335-07.

If you are unable to participate in the call at this time, a replay will be available on Friday, January 23 at 9:00 pm ET, through Saturday, February 7, at 9:00 pm ET. To access the replay, please dial 888.... International callers should dial (61... and enter the pass code 639-38-928.

This conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by all interested parties on the CBAK website at http://www.bak.com.cn/ . To listen to the live webcast, please go to the CBAK website at least fifteen minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call on CBAK's website for one year.

About China BAK Battery Inc.

China BAK Battery, Inc. is one of the largest manufacturers of lithium-based battery cells in the world, as measured by production output. It produces battery cells that are the principal component of rechargeable batteries commonly used in cellular phones, notebook computers and portable consumer electronics, such as digital media devices, portable media players, portable audio players, portable gaming devices and personal digital assistants (or PDAs), and other applications, such as cordless power tools and minings lamp. China BAK's 3.0 million square feet of facilities are located in Shenzhen and Tianjin, PRC, and have been recently expanded to produce new products. More information about China BAK (Nasdaq: CBAK - News) is available at http://www.bak.com.cn/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to change. The forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of China BAK Battery, Inc. and its subsidiary companies, which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ. These factors include but are not limited to: risks related to China BAK's business and risks related to operating in China. Please refer to China BAK's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, for specific details on risk factors. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. China BAK's actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. China BAK undertakes no obligation to revise or update its forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.