Market Regulation Services Inc.: Halt, Pacific Asia China Energy Inc.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 16, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today:

Company:             Pacific Asia China Energy Inc.
TSXV Symbol:         PCE
Reason:              Company request pending news
Halt Time:           9:25 e.t.