NCTY [The9] S-8 POS: EXPLANATORY NOTE
[EXPLANATORY NOTE] [The9 Limited AMENDED 2004 STOCK OPTION PLAN 1. Purposes of the Plan The purposes of this Plan are: (a) to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility, (b) to provide additional incentive to Employees, Directors and Consultants, and (c) to motivate the participating personnel, promote their dedication, and encourage them to devote themselves to the] [POWER OF ATTORNEY Title Date Director August 12, 2010]