BEIJING, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LTUS) ("Lotus" or the "Company"), a growing developer, manufacturer and seller of medicine and drugs in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), announced today that it has engaged RedChip Companies, Inc., to lead its public and investor relations efforts.

"RedChip's integrity, professionalism, and established reputation for improving investor visibility in the small-cap space prompted us to choose them to lead our ongoing investor relations efforts," stated Dr. Zhongyi Liu, Chairman and CEO of the Company. "Their platform of media and investor relations services is the most comprehensive in the business. We look forward to working with them, and we are confident that RedChip's programs will enable us to build strong, long-term relationships with investors."

"We are pleased to have the opportunity to represent Lotus," said Dave Gentry, President and CEO of RedChip Companies, Inc. "China is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing pharmaceutical markets, with annual sales expected to reach $24 billion in 2010. Continued economic development within China, as well as Chinese government policies aimed at expanding citizens' access to healthcare, is anticipated to drive future growth in this sector. With its strong R&D capabilities, innovative product development pipeline and well-established national distribution network, Lotus is poised to become a market leader. We look forward to introducing them to our investor network as we implement a comprehensive investor relations program that includes research, radio programming, road shows and investor conferences."

About Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a growing developer and producer of drugs and a licensed national seller of pharmaceutical items in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Lotus operates its business through its two controlled entities: Liang Fang Pharmaceutical, Ltd. and En Ze Jia Shi Pharmaceutical, Ltd. Lotus' current drug development is focused on the treatment of cerebro-cardiovascular diseases, asthma and diabetes. Liang Fang sells drugs directly and indirectly through its national sales channels to hospitals, clinics and drugs stores in 30 provinces of the PRC.

About RedChip Companies, Inc.

RedChip Companies is an international, small-cap research and financial public relations firm headquartered in Orlando, Florida; with affiliate offices in Beijing, China; Paris, France; and Seoul, Korea. RedChip delivers concrete, measurable results for its clients through its extensive national and international network of small-cap institutional and retail investors. RedChip has developed the most comprehensive platform of products and services for small-cap companies, including: RedChip Research(TM), Traditional Investor Relations, Digital Investor Relations, Institutional and Retail Conferences, RedChip Small-Cap TV(TM), Shareholder Intelligence, Social Media and Blogging Services, Webcasts, and RedChip Radio(TM). To learn more about RedChip's products and services please visit: http://www.redchip.com/visibility/productsandservices.asp .

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Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, product demand, market competition, and risks inherent in our operations. These and other risks are described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Contacts:

    At the Company:
     Jeff Hon, CFO
     Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
     Mobile: +86-15-0179-98044
     Web:    http://www.lotuspharma.com

    Investor Relations:
     Dave Gentry
     RedChip Companies, Inc.
     Tel:    +1-800-733-2447, Ext. 104
     Email:  info@redchip.com
     Web:    http://www.RedChip.com

SOURCE Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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