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THE LETTER OF INTENT

                   FOR DEVELOPMENT OF DALIAN METROPOLITAN AREA

                           BROADBAND NETWORK BUSINESS

Dalian  Metropolitan  Area Network  center  (hereinafter  " Party A"), a company
registered in City of Dalian,  the People's Republic of China, now is developing
an integrated broadband information network in the territory of city.

Big Sky Network Canada Ltd.  (hereinafter " Party B"), a company,  registered in
British Virgin Island and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, with the business in
broadband cable TV network investment,  development and construction, is willing
to  cooperate  with  Party  A in  developing  Internet  related  business,  data
transmission  business and other  value-added  network services on the broadband
network in Dalian. After exchange of information by both parties,  both mutually
agree there will be a good  opportunity for  cooperation and a potential  market
for the business on the Dalian Metropolitan Broadband Network (DMBN).

NOW,  THEREFORE,  Party  A and  Party  B  have  reached  an  agreement  for  the
cooperation  intent  and  planned  work  schedule  for next  three (3) months as
follows:

         1.  Party A and Party B hereby  agree that both  Parties  will  jointly
             develop  Internet  related  business,  broadband data  transmission
             business and value-added  network services on the network.  Party B
             will  provide  all  investment  funds,   equipment  and  technology
             required by the project to develop  business on DMBN.  Party A will
             offer  the  use  right  of its  DMBN  network  to  participate  the
             cooperation.

         2.  The  cooperative  joint  venture  will be established  in  City  of
             Dalian. Name of this Joint Venture will be determined in the timing
             to  be  coming.  The  investment amount,  registered  capital,  and
             distribution

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             of profits to both parties shall be  negotiated  and  confirmed  by
             both parties in the final contract.  The project period  shall  get
             into effect upon the commencement date of the planned  business and
             continue for a period of twenty (20) years.

         3.  Both Parties will set a joint feasibility research team discuss and
             arrange all related  contents of  cooperation  for  development  of
             broadband  cable TV network.  Both  parties  will  discuss  working
             timetable.

         4.  Each party will be responsible for its own expenses incurred during
             the period of preparation of joint venture.

         5.  This   agreement  is  written  both  in  the  Chinese  and  English
             languages.  Two (2) copies of both versions  shall be  respectively
             provided to both parties. This agreement,  which may be executed in
             counterparts,  is  executed  as of the date  below  written by duly
             authorized representatives of Party A and Party B.

Party A:                                            Party B:
Dalian Metropolitan Area                            Big Sky Network Canada, Ltd.
Network Center

By:    /s/ PING CHEN                                 By:    /s/ DAMING YANG
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Name:  Ping Chen                                    Name:   Daming Yang
Title: General Manager                              Title:  President
Date:  March 1, 2000                                Date:   March 1, 2000

                                                             [SEAL APPEARS HERE]

                                       2TRANSLATION OF LETTER OF INTENT

             FOR DEVELOPMENT OF HUNAN PROVINCE CATV NETWORK BUSINESS

Hunan Provincial  Broadcast and Television  Media Co. Ltd.  (hereinafter " Party
A"), is developing and investing the construction and development of HFC network
within the cities and countries in the territory of Hunan Province.

Big Sky Network Canada Ltd. (hereinafter "Party B"), a company with the business
of IT project investment with office in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and register in
British  Virgin  Island,  is willing to cooperate with Party A in developing new
business on the Hunan  Provincial cable TV network  (hereinafter  HPCATV) in the
territory of Hunan Province. After exchange of information by both parties, both
mutually agree there will be a good  opportunity for cooperation and a potential
market for the business on the HPCATV network.

NOW,  THEREFORE,  Party  A and  Party  B  have  reached  an  agreement  for  the
cooperation intent and planned work schedule as follows:

         1. Party A and Party B hereby agree that jointly  developing  broadband
            high speed  internet  connection,  broadband data  transferring  and
            network  value added  service  through  HPCATV which  control  three
            million  cable TV  subscribers  by Party A. Party B will provide all
            investment  funds and technology  required by the project to develop
            business on the HPCATV network  (these funds and  technology  mainly
            are for the head end room  equipment,  two way upgrade from Notes to
            end-user  and the  equipment  for  end-user)  . Now Party A owns and
            controls  HFC network and related  hardware  and soft ware  platform
            which will be used the broadband service in the future. Party A will
            deliver  the  exclusive  operation

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            right  of  its  current  network   facility  and  equipment  as  its
            contribution to JV.

         2. Party B will not share  any  current  interest  owned by Party A. JV
            project will not related with current business of television and the
            income from television program.

         3. The name of JV will be determined by both parties. Both parties will
            discuss  total  investment,   registration  capital,  and  ratio  of
            distribution  of net  profit.  Both  parties  agree that the term of
            contract  will be twenty  years  that will be  claimed  in the final
            contract.

         4. Both parties agree that official business negotiation will be called
            in city of Chungsha in next one month.

         5. This agreement is written both in the Chinese and English languages.
            Two copies of both versions shall be  respectively  provided to both
            parties.

         6. This agreement,  which may be executed in counterparts,  is executed
            as of the date below written by duly authorized  representatives  of
            Party A and Party B.

Party A: HUNAN PROVINCIAL TELEVISION                 PARTY B: BIG SKY NETWORK
TELEVISION AND BROADCAST MEDIA CO. LTD.                    CANADA LTD.

By:      /s/ ZHENG DE                                By:/s/ DONGHE XUE
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Name: Zheng De                                       Name: Donghe Xue
Title:                                               Title: Vice President

Date:  November 8, 2000                              Date: November 8, 2000

                                       2PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT TO FORM A
                        CONTRACTUAL JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN
      CHANGSHA GUANG DA TELEVISION BROADCASTING BROADBAND NETWORK LTD. AND
                           BIG SKY NETWORK CANADA LTD.

In  accordance  with the "Law of the People's  Republic of China on  Contractual
Joint  Ventures" and other  relevant  laws and  regulations  of Hunan  province,
adhering to the  principle  of equality  and mutual  benefits  and the spirit of
friendship and cooperation,  Changsha Guang Da Television Broadcasting Broadband
Network  Ltd.  ("Party A") and Big Sky Network  Canada Ltd.  ("Party  B"),  have
reached an agreement to form a  Contractual  Joint  Venture (the Company) at the
City of Changsha in the Province of Hunan.  The Parties have agreed to sign this
Agreement before signing a formal contract:

         1. The  Contractual  Joint Venture shall be  established at the City of
            Changsha,  in Hunan Province,  the People's  Republic of China.  The
            name of the Company will be decided in the future.

         2. The  objective  of the  Company  is to provide  Internet  technology
            services for data  transmission and Internet related business in the
            Hunan Province.  This will be  accomplished by economic  cooperation
            and  technical  exchanges  as  well  as  through  adopting  advanced
            technology and scientific management expertise,  in order to achieve
            reasonable  economic results and ensure a maximum rate of return for
            both Parties.

         3. The Scope of Business of the Company  shall include the provision of
            broadband  data  network  technology  services  including,   without
            limitation,  the  purchase,  processing,   upgrading,   development,
            installation,  operation,  maintenance  and  management  of  network
            platform  for  broadband  data  transmission,   network  based  data
            transmission   and  value-added   business;   application   software
            development;  and  technical,  consulting,  management  and training
            services.

         4. Terms and Conditions of  the  Cooperation:  Party A ensures that the
            Company shall be the exclusive  provider of the Internet  technology
            services in relation to the Network  (the  ownership  of the Network
            belongs  to  Party  A) and  enable  Party A to use the HFC  Network,
            Facilities and Frequencies to provide Internet connectivity services
            to  Party  A's  customers;  and  obtain  all  regulatory  approvals,
            licenses  and permits that either the Company or Party A may require
            to perform this

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            Contract,  including obtaining an Internet operating permit from the
            Ministry of  Information  Industries.  Party B shall provide  funds,
            technology and equipment required by the project.  Party A shall own
            the network.  The Contractual Joint Venture shall not be involved in
            the  basic   telecommunication   and  Party  A's   broadcasting  and
            television business.

         5. Party A and Party B will form a Joint Venture Company and to build a
            Data Transmission Platform.  Party B will not own shares of Party A.
            The net income will be distributed  in accordance  with Article 8 of
            this Agreement.

         6. Party  B's  budget  of  investment  for this  project,  based on the
            450,000  registered cable TV customers of Party A, is US$18,000,000.
            Party B shall  contribute  the  investment  in  accordance  with the
            regulatory  requirements  and the Contract of the Contractual  Joint
            Venture. If the project requires new capital investment, the Parties
            will  consult  to each  other  and Party B will be  responsible  for
            raising new capital.

         7. The term of the  Contractual  Joint  Venture  shall be eighteen (18)
            years from the Date of  Establishment.  Upon the  expiration  of the
            contract,  the fixed assets of the  Contractual  Joint Venture shall
            belong  to  Party  A, in  accordance  with  the  relevant  laws  and
            regulations  of the  People's  Republic of China.  After the Company
            pays all taxes,  fees and statutory duties as required by applicable
            laws and  regulations  of the  People's  Republic of China,  the net
            income shall be distributed as follows:

                                                    Party A            Party B
              Phase I   (2001*-2006):                35%                 65%
              Phase II   (2007-2012):                50%                 50%
              Phase III  (2013-2018):                60%                 40%
              *Or Effective Date which ever comes earlier.

         8. The  Board of  Directors  of the  Contractual  Joint  Venture  shall
            consist  of  seven  (7)  Directors.  The  Chairman  of the  Board of
            Directors  shall be  designated  by Party  A.  The  distribution  of
            Directors shall be as follows:

                                                Party A                Party B
              Phase I   (2001*-2006):              3                      4
              Phase II   (2007-2012):              4                      3
              Phase III  (2013-2018):              4                      3
              *Or Effective Date which ever comes earlier.

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         9. All documents  (including the Contractual Joint Venture Contract and
            Articles of Incorporation)  required for formal establishment of the
            Contractual Joint Venture,  in accordance with the relevant laws and
            regulations  of the People's  Republic of China,  shall be completed
            and submitted to the relevant authorities for approval after signing
            of this  Agreement.  This agreement will have its full legal effects
            after  completing  of  all  required   documentation  and  necessary
            approvals.  This Agreement will be no legal effect,  If the Contract
            and Article of Incorporation for the Joint Venture are not signed by
            the Parties within sixty (60) days after signing of this Agreement.

         10.This  Agreement  is  written  in  Chinese  and each  Party  shall be
            provided for Two (2) copies.

         11.This Agreement shall be signed by the authorized  representatives of
            the Parties and shall be legally effective on the date of signing.

IN WITNESS  WHEREOF,  the Parties  hereto have signed this Agreement on March 8,
2001.

Party A                                 Party B
(Authorized Representative):            (Authorized Representative):
/s/ QIUCHENG ZHOU                        /s/ WEI YANG
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Name: Qiucheng Zhou                     Name: Wei Yang
Title: Chairman                         Title: Vice President

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[AGREEMENT WRITTEN IN CHINESE LANGUAGE APPEARS HERE]

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[AGREEMENT WRITTEN IN CHINESE LANGUAGE APPEARS HERE]

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[AGREEMENT WRITTEN IN CHINESE LANGUAGE APPEARS HERE]

                                               [BIG SKY NETWORK CANADA LTD.
                                                SEAL APPEARS NEXT TO SIGNATURE
                                                PARTY B]

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