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SHANGHAI, January 13, 2010 - Global Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) China Sourcing Fairs (http://www.chinasourcingfairs.com) in Shanghai Jan. 13-15, 2010 will feature over 800 booths - an increase of over 70 percent from previous events.

The China Sourcing Fairs: Baby & Children's Products, Fashion Accessories and Gifts & Premiums are being held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

More than 20,000 buyers have pre-registered to attend, including international buyers from B&Q, Coles Group, Li & Fung, Miu Miu, ThreeSixty Sourcing & Triumph. Domestic buyers from LianHua HuaShang, Home Shopping Shanghai, Bosideng, Hailuo Group, New World Department Store, Peak and SeptWolves have also registered to attend.

President of Global Sources Exhibitions, Tommy Wong, said: "These Fairs are unique in that they offer both opportunities to buy from China and to sell to the fast-growing domestic market."

"China's imports and retail sales are booming - up nearly 27 percent and 16 percent, respectively, in November 2009 from a year ago."

"These shows are the perfect platform for buyers to profit from China's domestic growth. They enable buyers to source more domestically for resale locally. In a survey we conducted last December, 81 percent of China buyers who source domestically indicated they plan to increase sourcing volumes in 2010. Seventy percent expected their sales to the domestic market to increase this year."

"Whether a supplier is focused on domestic or international markets, the China Sourcing Fairs in Shanghai offer a highly effective channel to profit from China's booming economy."

China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Premiums launches in Shanghai

"To meet demand from buyers, we have added our specialized Gift & Premiums fair to our line-up of Shanghai events," Wong said. "As companies in China spend more on marketing and promotions, gift and premium items have become a hot category."

"And, fashion accessories and baby and children's products are more popular than ever as personal incomes in China continue to rise and consumers are more likely to spend more on these kinds of items."

China Sourcing Fairs to feature free seminars and other value-added services

Free seminars covering a range of topics including buying from China, negotiating and industry trends will be held daily during the events. Special Buyers' Lounges are also available offering free Internet access, refreshments and sourcing information.

The three co-located shows are running on Jan. 13-15 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All qualified buyers are entitled to receive free admission, a free Show Guide and Venue Maps. For more information about the shows, please visit the China Sourcing Fairwebsite: http://www.chinasourcingfair.com.