EX-1.A 2 file002.htm JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

                                    EXHIBIT A

                             JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

         The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement
jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely
filing of such Schedule 13D and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness
and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but
none of them is responsible for the completeness or accuracy of the information
concerning the other persons making the filing, unless such person knows or has
reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.

Date: August 18, 2004




                                         PACIFIC ELECTRIC WIRE & CABLE CO., LTD.


                                         By: /s/ Andy Cheng
                                             ------------------------------
                                         Name: Andy Cheng
                                         Title: Executive Vice President


                                         PACIFIC USA HOLDINGS CORP.


                                         By: /s/ Michael Lee
                                             ------------------------------
                                         Name: Michael Lee
                                         Title: Chairman


                                         KINBONG HOLDINGS LIMITED


                                         By: /s/ Michael Lee
                                             ------------------------------
                                         Name: Michael Lee
                                         Title: Director







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