Explain media reporting

Subject: Explain media reporting

Contents:

1. Name of the reporting media: Apple Daily

2. Date of the report:2012/12/29

3. Content of the report:

It was heard that Hon Hai would invest one billion USD to set up research and development center in Japan.

4. Company's explanation of the reportage or provided information:

With regards to the company major investment projects, we based on the

confirmation of approval and official announcement only. All the major

investment projects will follow the evaluation due process, then submitted

to the approvals from the Company's Board of Directors and any relevant

authorities.