More than 1,200 senior mainland China managers responded to the Chief Executive China (http://www.ceconline.com) survey, which shows that this year's Top 10 management practices (in alphabetical order) are:

• Blue ocean strategy
• Brand repositioning
• Corporate innovation
• Emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) management
• Employee innovation
• Employer image management
• Key staff management
• Mergers and acquisitions between strong domestic companies
• Organizational change
• Sports marketing

"This year's top 10 management practices highlight vital trends driving mainland China's economy," said editor-in-chief of Chief Executive China, Liu Lan.

"Mainland China's executives are more globally competitive. They are adopting international management strategies," Liu said. "For example, mainland China's managers are focusing on a 'blue ocean' strategy, which advocates capturing uncontested market space.

"The strong emphasis on human resources strategies indicates a new focus on attracting and retaining employees in mainland China's fiercely competitive marketplace."

Chief Executive China's Top 10 Management Practices Forum – Beijing, December 14

Global Sources Chief Executive China is scheduled to present detailed results of the 2006 Top 10 Management Practices at the December 14 Forum at Beijing's New Century (Nikko) Hotel.

Forum speakers who have been invited include management experts and senior managers from companies which exemplify the top 10 mainland China management practices. Scheduled topics and speakers are:

• Editor-in-Chief, Chief Executive China, Liu Lan – Mainland China Top 10 Management Practices' survey results
• National Model Worker and Professor, Alliance PKU Management Consultancy, Wang Pu – New Trends in Strategic Management
• Dean, Organization and Human Resources Academy, Renmin University of China, Wu Chun Bo – New Trends in Human Resources Management
• General Manager, Advantech China, He Chun Sheng – Self-innovation Enhances Competition Advantages
• CEO, China Clicks 2 Group, Guo Yang Dao – New Trends in Marketing Management
• CEO, HC International, Guo Fan Sheng – Brand Repositioning of HC International

Presenters will analyze case studies, share success stories and recommend ways to effectively implement best management practices. The forum is sponsored by Cadillac and its new executive-focused SLS luxury sedan.

More information about Chief Executive China and Chief Executive China Online can be found at http://www.ceconline.com . Further information about Global Sources can be found at http://www.globalsources.com .

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About Chief Executive China

Chief Executive China is the largest circulation management magazine in mainland China. It is published by Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL), a leading business-to-business (B2B) media company.

With the mission of excellent management practices for China's business leaders, Chief Executive China has successfully introduced and integrated advanced management ideas to China's business professionals since 1992. It presents practical and world-class management content that managers can implement effectively in China's business environment. This information helps China's business decision-makers improve upon their management knowledge and competitive strategies to succeed in today's global marketplace.

Verified by BPA Worldwide's audit report in June 2006, Chief Executive China has a circulation of 185,253, of which 68 percent are senior managers. In terms of audited circulation, influence, brand recognition, reader loyalty and content, Chief Executive China is the leading business publication in China.

Chief Executive China Online (http://www.ceconline.com) is the largest and most popular management website for China's executives with 720,000 registered users. It elaborates on the management topics covered in the magazine and offers interactive platform with peers and experts.