WEI LI became our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board on March 12, 2004. Prior to the Tintic/Kiwa merger, Mr. Li was the acting Chief Executive Officer of Kiwa Bio-Tech Products Group Ltd. since January 1, 2004. Mr. Li founded Kiwa Bio-Tech Products Group Ltd. to capitalize on the growth of the ag-biotechnology industry in China. Prior to founding Kiwa Bio-Tech Products Group Ltd., Mr. Li founded China Star Investment Group (China Star")
