China Techfaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited announced the appointments of Dr. Jy-Ber Gilbert Lee as an Independent Director and Mr. Yibo Fang as a director on the Company's Board of Directors. Dr. Lee replaces Hung Hsin (Robert) Chen, as an Independent Director, who resigned for personal reasons after serving in this capacity since 2005. Mr. Chen's decision is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company or its Board of Directors on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. Dr. Lee will also serve as a member of the Board's Compensation and Auditing Committees. Dr. Jy-Ber Gilbert Lee has served as the Company's Director since May 2005 and as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer from February 2006 to August 2008. Mr. Yibo Fang currently serves as the Company's Chief Technology Officer, after holding the position of Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of TechFaith China from August 2002 to March 2005.