The cover of our first trade magazine, Asian Sources, clearly stated our belief that... The cause for world peace through freedom from want is advanced by the establishment of long-lasting and mutually beneficial trade relations between private businessmen in the East and the West.

Global Sources was founded on the belief that international trade between individuals, companies and nations creates a prosperity whose interdependent nature brings people closer together, strengthens bonds and ultimately leads towards world peace.

We've seen firsthand the positive impact trade has had on economies across Asia – in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan – and now, mainland China.

Advancing Global Sources' Vision

We give suppliers the comprehensive channels they need to effectively market to quality buyers worldwide. These include online websites for lead generation, trade shows for face-to-face negotiation and orders, and print advertising for branding and differentiation.

Today, we are advance our vision through five specific areas:

1. Integrated B2B export marketing for Greater China suppliers
Our integrated online, face-to-face and print channels help Greater China suppliers reach and sell to our Ernst & Young-certified community of more than 803,000 active buyers. Global Sources Online 2.0 is our next-generation sourcing platform, which delivers comprehensive search results and verified suppliers.

2. Domestic B2B sales to the China market
Global Sources helps suppliers sell to buyers in China's booming B2B market through our Chinese-language marketplaces and domestic trade shows. We will continue to develop new media to reach buyers in this fast-growing market.

3. 'Design-to-Export' support for Greater China's electronics industry
Our Chinese-language media help companies reach the engineers and manufacturers driving innovation in Greater China's booming electronics sector. We then help suppliers market their finished consumer electronics to buyers worldwide through our multimedia export channels.

4. Management expertise websites & magazines for mainland China's high-wealth executives
For today's leading brands looking to sell into the world's fastest-growing luxury goods market, we offer targeted access to China's business elite through our leading management and lifestyle magazines, websites and forums.

5. Import & export solutions for India
Our expanded services for India's buyers and suppliers include Global Sources Online 2.0, the India Sourcing Fair in Hong Kong, the China Sourcing Fair in Mumbai, Private Sourcing Events and print services.

All of these products and services are designed to help our buyer and supplier communities conduct successful trade.

We are confident in the future of trade between Asia and the world and the unifying effect this will continue to have on nations and individuals.