HONG KONG, May 14, 2008 – Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) and its team members will donate up to RMB 1 million to aid those affected by the massive earthquake in southwestern China on May 12. Team members have also offered to volunteer for relief efforts in the region and the company is exploring ways to help communities rebuild hospitals and schools.

Global Sources Chairman and CEO, Merle A. Hinrichs, said: “With over two-thirds of our team members living and working in mainland China, this tragedy hits close to home for our team members in China and around the world.

“We have confirmed that all team members in the region are safe and have now turned our focus helping those affected by this tragedy.”

The company will donate RMB 500,000 to relief agencies working in the region. In addition, it will match contributions from team members of up to RMB 250,000, for a total donation of up to RMB 1,000,000.

Global Sources has been facilitating trade between Greater China and the world for over 37 years and has had a presence in mainland China for the past 27 years. Today, the company has over 2,100 team members in 44 locations in mainland China alone. Through education, charity and volunteerism, Global Sources has a long history of supporting people in need across Asia, with the core philosophy of giving back to the communities where it does business. More information about the company’s charitable efforts is available at http://www.corporate.globalsources.com/CR/HOME.HTM .