China Yuchai Appoints New Principal Independent Auditors

SINGAPORE, March 13, 2009: China Yuchai International Limited (''China Yuchai'' or the ''Company''), announced today that its Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has decided to appoint Ernst & Young LLP, Singapore (''E&Y'') as its new principal independent auditors subject to approval by shareholders at its forthcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 17, 2009 (''AGM''). A copy of the Notice of AGM together with proxy form has also been submitted on Form 6-K to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

The decision to change the Company's principal independent auditors from KPMG LLP, Singapore (''KPMG'') to E&Y followed the decision by KPMG not to stand for re-election at the forthcoming AGM. In addition, a detailed review of the Company's audit process by the Audit Committee together with the Board also suggested that a change is desirable for cost effectiveness and would improve the efficiency in the Company's financial reporting compliance. KPMG's resignation will become effective at the AGM if the appointment of E&Y is approved.

The Board and the Audit Committee would like to express their appreciation to KPMG for their services provided.