Mumbai, India, September 1, 2009 – More than 700 booths have been contracted to exhibit at the 2nd annual China Sourcing Fairs (http://www.chinasourcingfair.com) in Mumbai, expanding the events' size 100% compared to last year. Exhibitors will come from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, making the shows the largest of their kind ever to be held in India. The Fairs, to be held November 20-22, are managed by Pico Event Management, under license from Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL).

Expanded product categories

Returning this year are the co-located events China Sourcing Fair: Electronics & Components and the China Sourcing Fair: Hardware & Building Materials. New to the 2009 line up is the addition of the China Sourcing Fair: Auto Parts & Accessories.

"After last year's inaugural event, it was clear that demand for Greater China-made products is extremely strong in India," said Global Sources Exhibitions General Manager, Tommy Wong. "The expansion of India's construction industry has increased the need for quality hardware and building materials, while a growing middle class and increased discretionary spending have driven demand for consumer electronics and automotive products."

Strong mainland China government support

Based on the success of last year's China Sourcing Fairs in India, the 2009 events have attracted strong support from key government and private organizations throughout mainland China. China is India's largest trading partner. India also imports the largest percentage of its consumer electronics from China.

"The 2009 China Sourcing Fair: Electronics & Components in Mumbai is one of the top 10 important overseas trade shows approved by Guangdong Province," said Jiang Guanxiong, Vice President of CCPIT-ECC at a recent seminar in Shunde, China. "Mid-sized and small-scale companies in Guangdong that want to explore the India market by participating in the Mumbai China Sourcing Fair are eligible to receive a Guangdong Special Event subsidy," Jiang added.

Interest in the Indian market is not limited to electronics. "There are broad prospects for the Indian market. The show is a good opportunity for our fastener manufacturers to explore emerging markets like India," said Chen Guanda, General Manager of Haiyan Fastener Association.

"India has a huge population and is a strong potential market for Chinese companies," said Mao Wanqing, Chairman of CCPIT Taizhou. "India has maintained high economic growth during the financial crisis. Since the financial crisis, all of the small and medium enterprises in China are looking for emerging markets. India is a very good opportunity for our Chinese manufacturers."

Supporting organizations include:

1. Shenzhen Bureau of Trade and Industry
2. CCPIT-Taizhou
3. Ningbo Orient International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
4. Rui'an International Chamber of Commerce of China
5. Yongkang Foreign Economic & Trade Service Center
6. Haiyan Fastener Association / Zhejiang Fastener Association
7. Pinghu Bathroom & Sanitary Industry Association
8. Liaoning Provincial Bureau of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation
9. Harbin Municipal Bureau of Commerce
10. CCPIT - Changchun
11. CCPIT - Wuhan

The China Sourcing Fairs in Mumbai serve importers and volume buyers in India and surrounding markets who seek high quality products from competitive Greater China suppliers. More than 13,600 buyers attended last year's event.

More details about the China Sourcing Fairs in Mumbai are available at http://www.chinasourcingfair.com/india.