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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF LOTUS PACIFIC, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND ARE QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> LOTUS PACIFIC, INC.

                             
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