RNS Number:2323Z
Capital Radio PLC
01 June 2004

                                                                   1st June 2004


              CAPITAL RADIO PLC DAB VENTURE WITH HUTCHISON WHAMPOA


Capital Radio plc and i.Tech Dynamic Ltd. ("i.Tech"), part of Hutchison Harbour
Ring Ltd. (a member of the Hutchison Whampoa Group) have joined together to
develop the UK DAB digital radio market.

The project, worth #5m, sees Capital Radio plc establish a licensing and
marketing partnership with i.Tech's investment in the development of a
high-specification, Xfm branded DAB radio set for Christmas 2004 backed with a
national campaign targeted at 15-35 year olds.

Joint activity will include the design, manufacture and marketing of sets and
will involve exploring ways of using DAB technology to create value from premium
content, new forms of advertising and one-to-one relationships with listeners.
The DAB radio sets will incorporate the latest DAB technology including MP3 and
a "rewind" facility, and will be co-designed and branded by Capital Radio and
manufactured in the Far East by i.Tech.

Capital Radio's Chief Executive David Mansfield commented, "Digital development
is a core part of our strategy, and we have made good progress in developing Xfm
from a London station into a national brand. This is an exciting and innovative
opportunity to position the brand at the leading edge of DAB."

Mr. Mansfield added, "The UK has seen significant increase in the sale of DAB
sets but most have been sold to people in their 40s. Xfm's audience profile is
attractively positioned 15-34's and their listeners regularly access the station
online and through digital television so we expect this group to lead uptake
amongst the younger demographic.

Patrick Tsang, General Manager (Marketing and Technology) of i.Tech said,
"Hutchison Harbour Ring Ltd. has an established track-record of bringing
innovative products to new markets and we are determined to be at the forefront
of innovation in this fast-growing market.

"We are working together with Capital Radio plc because they have enormous
expertise in the DAB market and influential brands, like Xfm, which can take our
products to the difficult-to-reach youth market."


Contact details

Capital Radio                         Hutchison Harbour Ring Ltd.
Elly Smith                            c/o Clare Barrette
30 Leicester Square                   9 Queen Street
London WC2A 7LA                       London W1J 5PE
Tel: +44 (0) 207 766 6484             Tel: +44 (0) 207 491 1915
Fax: +44 (0) 207 766 6097             Fax: +44 (0) 207 629 8717
Email:elly.smith@capitalradio.com     Email:clare.barette@hwel-hhr.co.uk Website:
Website:www.capitalradiogroup.com     www.itechdynamic.com


Notes for editors

1.   About Capital Radio

Capital Radio is the UK's leading radio group and a significant investor in
digital radio with an annual investment of #5.0m each year in DAB technologies.
The Group has a total of 59 digital licenses across the UK broadcasting to 85%
of the population. In addition, the Group has shareholding in 14 digital
multiplexes throughout the UK. As multiplex owners, content providers and owners
of data spectrum, the Group is uniquely placed to harness the opportunities
offered by the roll-out of DAB radio.

Xfm is the UK's leading alternative music radio station with a national audience
of 678,000 listeners (Rajar W1:04) broadcasting on 18 digital licenses across
the UK. Xfm continues to take advantage of brand extension opportunities through
CD's online and events. Xfm is available across the UK on Sky digital, 864 Ntl
891 and on www.xfm.co.uk.

2.   About Hutchison Harbour Ring Ltd. ("HHR")

Hutchison Harbour Ring Limited ("HHR") is a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa
Limited ("HWL"), one of the largest companies listed on the main board of the
Hong Kong Stock Exchange, is the holding company of the Hutchison Whampoa Group
of companies. As one of the earliest big "hongs", or trading companies, in Hong
Kong, Hutchison's history dates back to the 1800s. Today, HWL is a
multi-national conglomerate with businesses spanning 40 countries. With over
170,000 employees worldwide, HWL operates and invests in five core businesses:
ports and related services; telecommunications; property and hotels; retail and
manufacturing; and energy and infrastructure.

HHR designs, manufactures and delivers high quality products to customers across
the world in a timely, cost-effective manner. With four manufacturing facilities
in the Pearl River Delta region in southern China employing over 25,000 staff,
HHR aims to build on its position as a world leading manufacturing services
provider for toys and electronic consumer products.

i.Tech Dynamic Limited ("i.Tech") was established in 2002 as a division of HHR
to specialize in the design, manufacture, marketing and sales of mobile phone
accessories, computer peripherals & wireless consumer products.

As a young, forward looking enterprise, i.Tech benefits from the experience,
expertise and support of both Hutchison Harbour Ring Ltd. (HHR) and of Hutchison
Whampoa Limited (HWL).

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