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                                  Exhibit 10.16

                                 Lease Agreement

This Lease is made by and between LESSOR : Lu, Tsong-Lian [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]
(hereinafter referred to as "Party A") and LESSEE : Chiu, De-Tsai (hereinafter
referred to as "Party B") and Party B's Guarantor : (Intentionally Blank)
(hereinafter referred to as "Party C") for the lease of premises hereunder. Both
parties agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth as follows:

1.   Premises under the Lease : Party A hereby leases the premises located at
     3rd Floor, No. 108, Mingcheng Road, Hsintein City, Taipei County (the front
     section of premises is about 150 pings, but the parking space of B2 is not
     included) under the Lease.

2.   The Term of the Lease : The term of the Lease shall be TEN years,
     commencing from June 10th 1997 to June 9th, 2007.

3.   The monthly rental : NT$85,000(EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND New Taiwan Dollars)
     (with a receipt originally issued for the payment of the rental by Party A)
     shall be paid by Party B without delay or rejection in any circumstances
     (the aforesaid rental is exclusive of electricity and water charges).

4.   The rental shall be paid before the 10th of each month. The rental shall be
     paid basing on one month period, Party B shall not delay in paying any
     rental due in any excuse.

5.   Party B shall pay a rental deposit of NT$ 300,000 (THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND
     New Taiwan Dollars) to Party A upon signing of this Lease. The said rental
     deposit shall be returned to Party B without interest upon expiration of
     this Lease, when Party B does not request for a lease renewal and vacates
     and surrenders the Premises to Party A.

6.   Upon expiration of this Lease when no renewal is agreed by Party A, Party B
     shall restore the Premises to the original condition thereupon, vacate and
     surrender the Premises to Party A without making any excuse or claiming any
     right. In case the Premises shall be surrendered to Party A after delays,
     Party B shall be liable for a default penalty equivalent to 500% of the
     rental on a monthly basis until the date of surrender of the Premises, to
     which Party B and Party C shall have no objection.

7.   During the term of this Lease before its expiration, in the event that
     Party B desires to move out of the Premises, Party B shall not request any
     rental refund, moving costs or other royalties under other denominations
     from Party A, and Party B shall unconditionally restore the Premises to the
     original condition and return the Premises to Party A without objection.

8.   Prior to consent by Party A during the term of this Lease, Party B shall
     not, in whole or in part, have the Premises subleased, transferred,
     mortgaged to any third party, or in any other way provided for use by any
     third party.

9.   Party B may make alternations of partitions and/or facilities in the
     Premises as Party B deems necessary; construction work can only begin upon
     consent given by Party A and shall not damage the main structure and the
     facilities of the building. Upon expiration of the terms of this Lease,
     Party B shall be responsible for the restoration of the Premises.

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10.  Party B shall not use the Premises for any illegal use, nor for storing
     hazardous articles that will cause public danger.

11.  Party B shall use the Premises with the degree of care of a responsible
     administrator. If the damage or destruction is made by any personal
     factors, Party B shall be responsible for the reparation. If the Premises
     provided by Party A are damaged or destroyed due to act of God or any other
     force majeure, or due to normal wear and tear, Party A shall be responsible
     for the reparation.

12.  In the event violations of any provisions of this Lease or the damage to
     Party A are due to Party B's fault, Party B hereby shall be fully
     responsible for compensating such damage or loss. Party B shall pay for
     Party A's court costs and attorney's fees in the event that the court
     action is instituted.

13.  In the event that Party B violates any provisions of this Lease or causes
     damages to the Premises, Party C shall be jointly liable for the loss Party
     A shall incur and abandon the right of counteraction voluntarily.

14.  Parties A, B and C shall observe and abide by the provisions of this Lease,
     in the event that any provision thereof is violated, Party A may terminate
     this Lease thereupon, thus Party A shall in no circumstances have any
     concern with the loss to Party B.

15.  Stamp duties are borne by both Parties, respectively. All taxes relating to
     the Premises shall be borne by Party A; whereas the expenses involved in
     the water supply, electricity and other business operations of Party B
     shall be borne by Party B.

16.  In the event that the house tax and income tax owing to the leased Premises
     are heightened due to the leased Premises by Party B, Party B shall bear
     the difference incurred therefrom without objection.

17.  Any article or furniture left inside the Premises, upon expiration of this
     Lease after Party B vacates the Premises, shall be deemed to be abandoned
     at the disposal of Party A as waste, to which Party B shall have no
     objection.

18.  The rental tax payable shall be borne by Party A/Party B to the tax
     collection office upon receiving tax statement(s).

19.  In the event that Party B desires, during the period of this Lease, to
     terminate this Lease, a written notice shall be given to Party A at least
     three months in advance; otherwise Party B shall pay to Party A a penalty
     equivalent to three months of rent.

20.  During the term of this Lease, both Parties agree to adjust the rental by
     adding NT$5,000(each month) to the rental of the preceding year from the
     third year to the fifth year of the Lease term. Both Parties agree that the
     rental at the seventh and the ninth period of the Lease term shall be
     adjusted. Both parties further agree that the rental, effective from the
     seventh year of the Lease term, shall not be adjusted if the Lease
     continues over ten years.

     Appendix : the rental shall be NT$90,000 at the third year of the Lease
     term and the rental shall be NT$95,000 at the fifth year of the Lease term.

21.  The administration fee of the Premises (for a total of 150 pings) shall be
     borne by Party B.

22.  Party B shall be responsible for the air-conditioning equipment
     maintenance.

23.  The income tax owing to the leased Premises included in the rent shall be
     borne by Party B. Both parties agree that declared monthly rental shall be
     NT$50,000 in total. Appendix : 1) Party B shall be transferred to Kid
     Castle Internet Technology Corporation effective from December 10th, 2002;
     2) The income tax owing to the leased Premises included in the rent shall
     be borne by Party B. Both parties agree that declared monthly

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     rental shall be amended to be NT$95,000(exclusive of value added tax).

In witness whereof both Parties have hereunto signed the Lease, which is made in
duplicate; each party bears one to refer.

     The Parties :
     Lessor (Party A)      : Lu, Tsong-Lian([ ][ ][ ])
     ID No.                : A102405853
     Address               : 6th Floor, No.       , Taipei City

     Lessee (Party B)      : Kid Castle Internet Technology Corporation
     ID No.                : (Intentionally Blank)
     Address               : 8th Floor, No. 100, Ming-Chuan Road, Hsintien City,
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                                  Exhibit 10.17

                                 Lease Agreement

This Lease is made by and between LESSOR : HWA NAN PLASTICS MFG. IND, LTD.
(hereinafter referred to as "Party A") and LESSEE : Kid Castle Internet
Technology Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Party B") for the lease of
premises hereunder.

Party A establishes an office situated at No. 160, Len Cheng Road, Chung Ho
City, Taipei County in accordance with the Company Law of R. O. C. and has the
ownership of construction on situated land of said location. Party B establishes
an office situated at 5th Floor, No. 160, Len Cheng Road, Chung Ho City, Taipei
County in accordance with the Company Law of R. O. C. By reason that Party B
plans to operate a warehouse in logistics system and desires to rent said
location at 5th Floor from Party A for business operation purposes, both parties
agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth as follows:

1.   Premises under the Lease : Party A hereby leases the premises located at
     5th Floor, No. 160, Len Cheng Road, Chung Ho City, Taipei County (see
     attached plan, hereinafter referred to as "the Premises") under the Lease,
     with a total area of 1,300 pings.

2.   The Term of the Lease : The term of the Lease shall be five years,
     commencing from June 15th, 2002 to June 14th, 2007. Upon the expiration of
     this Lease, Party B shall take priority of leasing the Premises. Prior to
     the expiration of the Lease term, both Parties shall give the written
     notices at lease six months in advance for the issues of either negotiating
     the lease renewal or terminating the lease before expiration of the Lease

3.   Rent and Terms of Payment

     A.   The monthly rent shall be NT$350,000 in total, inclusive of 5% value
          added tax, and shall remain unchanged from June 15th, 2002 to June
          14th, 2003. Upon expiration of the term period, both Parties shall
          re-negotiate rent for the following term period.

     B.   The rent of the first year (from June 15th, 2002 to June 14th, 2003)
          shall be payable at the first day of signing the Lease by twelve
          postdated checks from Party B to Party A. The rent for the next year
          period (from June 15th, 2003 to June 14th, 2004) must be honored by
          twelve checks on June 15th, 2003 to Party A. The rent for the
          following periods of the Lease shall be honored referring to terms
          illustrated hereto. Rent value added taxes shall be borne by Party A.
          Party A shall issue invoices to Party B on a monthly basis.

     C.   In the event that the monthly rent checks hereby reserved shall be
          unpaid or bounced as dated, Party B shall be liable for a penalty
          equivalent to 200% of the daily rent to Party A's assignee(s).

4.   Rental Deposit : Party B shall pay to Party A a rental deposit of
     NT$700,000 upon signing of this Lease. Upon expiration of this Lease when
     Party B vacates and surrenders the Premises,

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     Party A shall deduct from the rental deposit for any unpaid rent and/or
     extra expenses for the damage to the Premises, thereupon the rest of rental
     deposit shall be returned to Party B or Party B's assignee(s) without
     interest.

5.   Use of Premises : Party A leases the Premises to Party B for business
     operation as registered in Business Registration Certificate of Party B's
     company. Party B shall legally use the Premises in accordance with relevant
     regulations governed by competent authorities, and shall not use the
     Premises for interfering public security, mores, or operating businesses
     relating to contraband trading or other illegal use. Upon expiration or
     termination of this Lease, Party B shall immediately vacate, clean and
     surrender the Premises to Party A or Party A's assignee(s).

6.   Alternation of Premise :

     Party A agrees that Party B may amend the Premises and establishing water
     supply, electricity and fire apparatuses inside the leased Premises for the
     purposes of operating warehouse in logistics system. In the event that any
     construction work shall involve in the Premises alternations or additions,
     Party B shall inform Party A of such plan(s) in writing in advance. Only
     after Party A releases written approval, can construction work begin. Upon
     expiration or termination of this Lease when Party B surrenders the
     Premises to Party A, Party A shall acquire the Premises under present
     condition modified by Party B with free of charge, Party B shall not claim
     any expenses for compensation from Party A.

     During aforesaid construction work period, if the Premises provided by
     Party A are damaged or destroyed by Party B's employees or Party B's
     contractor's workers, Party B shall be fully responsible for restoring the
     Premises within a time limit and compensating such damage or loss.
     Excepting that Party A shall deliver the Premises to Party B or Party B's
     assignee(s) under present condition from the first day of this Lease term,
     shall Party A assure the structure safety of the Premises during the Lease
     term. Party A shall fully responsible for solving any problems, such as
     leak and gap on the leased Premises, water and electricity supply failures
     or elevator unloading problem, etc., as soon as possible.

7.   Obligations :

     A.   Party A guarantees that he has lawful title to the Premises and the
          right to make this Lease for the aforesaid term and that Party B shall
          enjoy the full possession for the premises without hindrance from any
          third party who may claim title.

     B.   Party B guarantees that he, his agents and employees shall maintain
          the Premises with the degree of care of a responsible
          administrator(s), use the Premises according to the purpose prescribed
          in this Lease and abide by regulations stipulated by competent
          authorities and other relevant laws governing safety guard, public
          facilities and cleaning of the environment.

8.   Sublease : prior to consent by Party A during the term of this Lease, Party
     B shall not, in whole or in part, have the Premises subleased, transferred,
     mortgaged to any third party, or in any other way provided for use by any
     third party.

9.   Termination of the Lease : Party A may terminate the Lease for any of the
     following conditions:

     A.   In the event that Party B shall fail to pay the amount of more than
          two months of rent;

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     B.   In the event that Party B violates either provision of this Lease and
          fails to improve within thirty days after receiving a written
          notification given by Party A;

     C.   In the event that Party B violates relevant regulations by competent
          authorities resulting in a disciplinary action of factory closure.

10.  Default and Penalty : Party A shall terminate this Lease according to the
     conditions prescribed in preceding Article and shall confiscate the rental
     deposit as a penalty. Party B shall be responsible for compensating any
     damage or extra expenses arising from Party B's default. When no renewal is
     agreed by Party A, a notice shall be given to Party B at least six months
     prior to the expiration of the term; otherwise in addition to the return of
     the rental deposit without interest, Party A shall further pay a penalty
     equivalent to six months of rent to Party B, and vice verse.

11.  Force majeure : In the event that any damage in the leased Premises is
     caused due to force majeure, such as earthquake, flood, typhoon and war,
     etc., Party A shall, basing on the obligation of a lessor, repair the
     damage and restore the Premises as soon as possible. In case any damage is
     made to decoration and additions of the leased Premises or Party B's
     property, Party A shall not be liable for such damage or loss whereof.

12.  Taxes : the house tax, land value tax, stamp duty, income tax owing to the
     leased Premises and all taxes relating to the Premises shall be borne by
     Party A; whereas other taxes involved in the business operations or other
     businesses by Party B shall be borne by Party B.

13.  The charges for electricity, water supply, liquefied petroleum gas
     telephone and cleaning :

     A.   The expenses involved in the electricity, water supply, liquefied
          petroleum gas, telephone and cleaning during the Lease terms shall be
          paid by Party B.

     B.   Party A provides designated car park spaces for unloading goods, all
          lessees shall park and unload goods at designated parking spaces.

     C.   All lessees of each floor shall be obligated to maintain good and
          clean environment.

14.  Court jurisdiction : in case of any disputes arising from this Lease, both
     Parties agree that case shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Taipei
     District Court for the first trial of such lawsuit.

15.  Complete Contract : this Lease constitutes the entire contract between the
     parties hereto. Any oral or written conditions prior to the signatures of
     the Lease have been contained and altered in the Lease, or excluded. No
     modification or additions of it shall be binding on either party unless
     made in advance in writing and signed by both Parties.

16.  This Lease with its attachments shall be in duplicate, each Party shall
     hold an original for record.

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     The Parties :
     Lessor (Party A)      : HWA HWA NAN PLASTICS MFG. IND, LTD.
     Responsible Person    : Yang, Kuo-Chin([ ][ ][ ])
     Business Uniform No.  : 33296200

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     Telephone             : 22406611
     Address               : No. 160, Len Cheng Road, Chung Ho City, Taipei
                             County

     Lessee (Party B)      : Kid Castle Internet Technology Corporation
     Responsible person    : Wang, Kuo-An
     Business Uniform No.  : 70676630
     Telephone             : 22185996
     Address               : 8th Floor, No. 98, Ming-Chuan Road, Hsintien City,
                             Taipei County

     Date: April 12th, 2002

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