COOPER CITY, FL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/04/2007 -- China Direct Trading Corp. (OTCBB: CHDT) (China Direct), a Florida corporation, announced today the filing of a trademark application for the company's new "SIMPLY COMFORT" line of consumer comfort products to be sold by Capstone Industries ("Capstone"), a wholly owned subsidiary. Capstone, the Florida-based innovative designer, manufacturer, importer, distributor and holder of several patents in the consumer booklight and multi task lighting categories, is broadening their product category offerings. Capstone is leveraging their retail partnerships to create and market new consumer lifestyle categories such as comfort products and MP3 accessories.

The company has applied to trademark the name, "SIMPLY COMFORT," which consist of the latest comfort and speaker technology on the market today. Management will begin marketing the product line this month.

About China Direct: China Direct (http://www.chdt.us) is a holding company engaged through its operating subsidiaries in the following business lines: Capstone Industries, Inc. (www.capstoneindustries.com) is engaged in product development, manufacturing, distribution, logistics and product placement to importers, theme parks, and mass retail of souvenirs, gifts, and consumer products. Overseas Building Supply (OBS) is engaged in distribution of building materials including but not limited to roof tiles, interior doors, and insulation materials.

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