SHENZHEN, China, April 27 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Information Security Technology, Inc., (NASDAQ: CPBY) ("China Information Security," "CIST" or the "Company"), a leading application software developer, systems integrator and full-service Geographic Information Systems solutions provider to public security and civil-use markets in China, has announced that the Company's 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") will be held at 9:00 am (China Time), on Friday, May 15, 2009, at the Company's headquarters at 21st Floor, Everbright Bank Building, Zhuzilin, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.

For details regarding proposals before the Company's stockholders at the Annual Meeting, see the Company's proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2009.

About China Information Security Technology, Inc.

Through its wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary, China Information Security Technology, Inc. headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a leading application software developer, systems integrator and full-service Geographic Information Systems ("GIS") solutions provider to the public security and civil-use markets in China, aiming to use information technology to improve public safety and information management. Its main business lines range from digital information security, to GIS solutions, and digital hospital information systems. The Company provides a broad portfolio of fully integrated solutions and services, including its First Responder Coordination Platform, Intelligent Border Control System, Residence Card Information Management System, Digital Hospital Information System and Police- and Civil-use GIS products, to serve the growing demand for digital hospital and electronic medical record systems in China. Its commitment to leading-edge technology and quality assurance has won the Company numerous government and enterprise contracts throughout China. To learn more about the Company, please visit its corporate website at http://www.chinacpby.com .

    For more information, please contact:

    Investor Relations Contact:
     Ms. Iris Yan
     Investor Relations Manager
     China Information Security Technology, Inc.
     Tel:   +86-755-8370-4767
     Email: ir@chinacpby.com
     Web:   http://www.chinacpby.com

Web site: http://www.chinacpby.com/