Electronics Manufacturers Unveil Latest Innovations at China Sourcing Fair: Electronics & Components in Hong Kong

Exhibitors at Global Sources' (NASDAQ-GS: GSOL) China Sourcing Fair: Electronics & Components are showcasing some of their latest innovations at the event's New Product Gallery in hall 10 of AsiaWorld-Expo. The Fair runs from Oct. 11 through Oct. 14 in Hong Kong.

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New products range from cutting-edge Bluetooth(R) and wireless devices to the latest portable media player and computer telephony products.

The makers and key features of some of the dozens of new products on display are:

-- Topcom Asia's SkyRacer USB 4101 -- One of the world's first wireless

USB Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) adaptors. The maker says it

is twice as fast as standard 802.11g products and has a six times

greater range.

-- Aztech System's Skype-Compatible DECT phone -- A Skype-Compatible phone

with advanced DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications)

capabilities.

-- Introad's IPD-200N -- At 18mm thick, one of the slimmest GPS devices

available with media player functions, according to the maker.

Global Sources Chairman and CEO, Merle A. Hinrichs, said: "Suppliers from China and across Asia are focusing more and more on innovation. The diverse range of new products on display at the China Sourcing Fairs is evidence of makers' focus on moving up the value-chain."

One exhibitor, Cord-it.com Product Manager, Michael Ma, said: "The China Sourcing Fair is an important platform for us to launch select products internationally. We're very keen to learn from buyer response and use their feedback to advance product development."

The Electronics & Components Fair features over 2,300 booths with pavilions for: Consumer Electronics; In-car Electronics; Global Positioning Systems (GPS); Health & Personal Care Electronics; Computer & Networking; Telecom Products & Accessories; Security & Safety; Electronic Components; Opto-Electronics; and Power Supplies.

China Sourcing Fair Show Dates and Times

China Sourcing Fair: Electronics & Components opening times are:

-- Oct. 12 and 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

-- Oct. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Easy Access to AsiaWorld-Expo by Airport Express Train, Free Shuttle Buses

AsiaWorld-Expo is one minute from Hong Kong Airport and 28 minutes from downtown via the Airport Express Train. Visitors who use a stored-value 'Octopus Card' will enjoy discounted fares for same-day return trips.

Global Sources provides free shuttle bus service to and from the venue from locations throughout Hong Kong. The venue is also easily accessible by public bus, taxi and private car. Buyers planning to visit the Fair can find more information, including transportation options, at http://www.chinasourcingfair.com .

The China Sourcing Fairs are an integral part of Global Sources' sourcing and product information services, which include Global Sources trade magazines, Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com ) and Global Sources Direct ( http://www.globalsourcesdirect.com ). Further information about Global Sources is available at http://www.corporate.globalsources.com .

About Global Sources

Global Sources is a leading business-to-business (B2B) media company and a primary facilitator of two-way trade with Greater China. The core business is facilitating trade from Greater China to the world, using a wide range of English-language media. The other key business segment facilitates trade from the world to Greater China using Chinese-language media.

The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 530,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex, overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in 230 countries.

The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on 1.8 million products and more than 130,000 suppliers annually through 11 online marketplaces, ten monthly magazines, over 100 sourcing research reports and 14 trade shows, including six China Sourcing Fairs. Suppliers receive more than 7 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com ) alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 35 years. In mainland China it has over 1,400 team members in 44 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for Chinese-language media.

Global Sources Press Contact in Asia:

Camellia So

Tel: +852-2555-5021

Email: cso@globalsources.com

Global Sources Investor Contact in Asia:

Eddie Heng

Tel: +65-6547-2850

Email: eheng@globalsources.com

Global Sources Press Contact in U.S.:

James W.W. Strachan

Tel: +1-602-978-7504

Email: strachan@globalsources.com

Global Sources Investor Contact in U.S.:

Kirsten Chapman & Moriah Shilton

Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.

Tel: +1-415-433-3777

Email: kirsten@lhai-sf.com

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