Cooper City, FL --(www.EquityIRNews.com)-- 04/17/2006 - China Direct Trading Corporation (OTCBB: CHDT), a public trading company sourcing and selling Chinese-manufactured products to meet North American market needs, today announced the launch of a new corporate web site at www.chdt.us.

"The new site provides a single access point to China Direct corporate, subsidiary and product information," stated Howard Ullman, Chairman and CEO of China Direct. "In line with our stated strategic plan for 2006 and beyond of expanding domestic distribution opportunities through strategic investment and acquisition, the new site provides clear and concise information on our operations and plans for enhancing revenue, net worth and cash flow. We will continue to expand distribution channels and marketing opportunities with domestic distribution companies that can leverage China Direct's extensive sourcing network of China-based manufacturers. We welcome interested partners, distributors and investors to visit www.CHDT.us."

China Direct had traditionally been a trading company with low overhead focused on exploiting its sourcing ability to meet China Direct's customer needs. Ownership of, or investment in, companies that are established distributors in the U.S. and potential distribution channels of Chinese-made products in the U.S. is now part of the company's long-term growth strategy.

About China Direct:

China Direct (www.chdt.us) is a holding company engaged through its operating subsidiaries in the following business lines: Overseas Building Supply (OBS) is engaged in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics of building materials including but not limited to generators, roof tiles, interior doors, and insulation materials. CPS, www.completepower247.com, is a majority-owned subsidiary engaged in a turnkey solutions for standby commercial and residential power generation. Souvenir Direct Inc. (SDI), www.souvenirdirect.com, is engaged in product development, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and product placement into mass retail of souvenir and gift items in 29 countries. None of the web site URLs listed in this press release are incorporated into or are part of this press release.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release, including the financial information that follows, contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on China Direct's and its subsidiaries' management's current expectations and assumptions, and involve risks and uncertainties. Such expectations and assumptions may prove to be faulty or incorrect. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated results set forth in the statements. The forward-looking statements may include statements regarding consumer demand, product orders, product development, product potential or financial performance. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. China Direct undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements in this press release and risks associated with any investment in China Direct, which is a "penny stock" company, should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect our business, particularly those mentioned in the cautionary statements in current and future China Direct SEC Filings, which statements we incorporate by reference herein.

Contact Information:
Rich Schineller
941.918.1913
rich@chdt.us

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