China BAK to Supply High-Power Batteries to Brilliance Auto Group

SHENZHEN, China, June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China BAK Battery, Inc. ("China BAK", the "Company", or "we") (Nasdaq: CBAK), a leading global manufacturer of lithium-based battery cells, today announced that the Company has agreed to supply high-power batteries to Brilliance Auto Group, one of the largest state-owned automobile manufacturers in China.  For more information regarding Brilliance Auto, please visit http://en.brilliance-auto.com.

Under this arrangement, China BAK will deliver a sample order of five lithium-ion high-power battery units to Brilliance Auto by July 2012. Brilliance Auto will utilize the high-power battery units to power its electric cars to test the performance and reliability of the battery cells.

"Brilliance Auto is one of the distinguished automobile manufacturers in China and we are excited to deliver our sample battery units to power their electric cars. Our cooperation with Brilliance Auto demonstrates our market recognition and the strong commitment of our team to expand our customer base. Upon successful testing, we expect to receive additional orders and expand the scope of our cooperation," commented Mr. Xiangqian Li, CEO of China BAK.

About China BAK Battery, Inc .

China BAK Battery, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAK) is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-based battery cells. The Company produces battery cells that are the principal component of rechargeable batteries commonly used in cellular phones, smartphones, notebook computers, e-bikes, electric vehicles, power tools, uninterruptible power supplies, and portable consumer electronics such as portable media players, portable gaming devices, personal digital assistants, or PDAs, camcorders, digital cameras, and Bluetooth headsets. China BAK Battery, Inc.'s production facilities, located in Shenzhen and Tianjin, PRC, cover over three million square feet. For more information regarding China BAK Battery, Inc., please visit 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: the ability of the Company to meet its contract obligations; the uncertain market for the Company's high-power lithium and other battery cells; business, macroeconomic, technological, regulatory, or other factors affecting the profitability of battery cells designed for electric vehicles; and 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, 2011, as well as China BAK's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q that have been filed since the date of such annual report, 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.

SOURCE China BAK Battery, Inc.

For further information: Mr. Ke Marcus Cui, Chief Financial Officer of China BAK Battery, Inc. at Tel: 86-755-61886818 ext 6856 or E-mail: ir@bak.com.cn; Mr. Roger Ellis, Partner & SVP for Market Intelligence of CCG Investor Relations at Tel: +1 310-954-1332 or E-mail: roger.ellis@ccgir.com