China-News - justtravelchina.com http://www.justtravelchina.com/articles/China-News_Summary.html The first step you must follow in order to have a memorable vacation in China is to keep up with the newest information regarding this country. If that your purpose is, take a look at some of the press releases we have at your disposal in this website. en-us iPod and PSP Accessories Top the List of China-made Wholesale Products http://www.justtravelchina.com/articles/China-News_6332.html Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:37:33 CST iPod accessories and PSP accessories are top in Global Sources Direct’s list of high-demand wholesale products purchased in small lots from China.

(I-Newswire) - HONG KONG, March 15, 2006 – Global Sources ( NASDAQ: GSOL ) reported that iPod accessories, PlayStation Portable ( PSP ) accessories and key chain alcohol breath testers are the top-selling wholesale products purchased direct online from China in small lots by small and medium buyers at GlobalSourcesDirect.com.

iPod accessories are the most popular products offered at wholesale China prices on Global Sources Direct. Accessories for the popular MP3 player hold four of the top 10 sales slots. The five top-selling items are:

-    MP3/iPod FM transmitter
-    PSP USB cable
-    iPod car charger
-    iPod travel charger
-    Key chain alcohol breath tester

These products lead Global Sources Direct’s list of merchandise for sale online in categories that range from audio, car and video game accessories to clothing, health and beauty products.

Site enhancements for faster online purchasing on Global Sources Direct

Global Sources vice president of Community Development, Peter Zapf, said: “As the number of online transactions has grown, we’ve made enhancements to make Global Sources Direct easier for buyers to do better business.”

Products are now categorized into three sections:

-    Featured Products – Products with enough inventory for larger, repeat orders
-    Top-selling Products – The four top-selling products in the last seven days
-    Latest Products – The newest products available

Since its launch in September 2005, Global Sources Direct has been used by wholesalers, eBay Power Sellers and retailers around the world, including Europe, the United States and Australia.

Global Sources Direct enables small and medium companies to buy from China. Ready-to-export products are offered online with: pre-negotiated factory prices, fast delivery by air courier, small lot orders and easy online purchasing.

Prices of some items on the Global Sources Direct Website, excluding shipping, are:

-    PSP Car Charger -- 60 Units for US$114.00 
-    FM Transmitter -- 25 Units for US$104.40 
-    PSP Screen Protector -- 100 Units for US$88.00
-    iPod Case with Speaker -- 24 Units for US$155.00

Global Sources Direct is part of the company’s sourcing and product information services, which include Global Sources trade magazines, Global Sources Online and the China Sourcing Fairs.
China Sourcing Fair is Giving Away a Hotel Stay in Hong Kong http://www.justtravelchina.com/articles/China-News_6338.html Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:36:46 CST China trade shows are common but China Sourcing Fair the host of the upcoming trade show in China is set to give away hotel accommodations in Hong Kong to lucky china tradeshows attendees.

(I-Newswire) - Attend the China Sourcing Fair for Fashion Accessories or the China Sourcing Fair for Electronics andamp; Components this year and you could win free hotel accommodations in Hong Kong for the event. Going to a China Trade Show is something that many people haven’t done due the distance and cost to attend, but this years China Sourcing Fair which is being held for the first time in Hong Kong making it easier for people to attend.

Even I was thinking about going down to the event, but was reluctant until I realized that attendance of this China Trade Show is free. In addition by registering for the trade show I am eligible to win free accommodations in Hong Kong.  "Hotels in Hong Kong are very costly especially when an event like this happens", said David Green, the manager of my local import/export committee.  David Green was very pleased to see that China Sourcing Fair is willing to give away accommodations to one lucky china trade show attendee.

There are two shows that China Sourcing Fair is putting on, the one is Fashion Accessories trade show, and the other is the Electronics andamp; Components trade show,  it appears what their offer is if you register for either of these tradeshows in China then you are eligible to win one of their 6 prizes, I’m hoping to win the free hotel accommodations in Hong Kong during the China tradeshow.

Winner or not, I look forward to attending these trade show in China.
Asound International to Exhibit Branded Products at China Sourcing Fair http://www.justtravelchina.com/articles/China-News_6336.html Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:35:44 CST (I-Newswire) - Asound International Computer, a major supplier of networking items, plans to showcase 36 networking items at the China Sourcing Fair to expand its international buyer base at the China Sourcing Fair.

Spokeswoman Ms. Ellen Mo says “We are excited to work with OEM/ODM clients and when the opportunity exists, we look to further our own Asound brand.”

The China Sourcing Fair; Electronics andamp; Components ( Hong Kong, April 15-18 ) will host international manufacturers and suppliers attending and exhibiting.

Asound will be at Booth 10M27 exhibiting its networking products and promoting the Asound brand name.

Buyers interested in previewing Asound International Computer’s products before the trade show can visit their Global Sources homepage.
Steve Dickinson and Dan Harris recognized as top lawyers in International Law http://www.justtravelchina.com/articles/China-News_6335.html Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:34:01 CST (I-Newswire) - SEATTLE, WA – ( March 16, 2006 )  Washington CEO magazine just released its list of “Amazing Lawyers,” as determined by its extensive survey of lawyers and judges, and Harris andamp; Moure garnered two of the three slots for Amazing International Lawyers.  On top of this, the magazine itself highlighted five lawyers it deemed to be the “Most Amazing” and Steve Dickinson of Harris andamp; Moure was one of those.  These awards were announced in the March, 2006, issue of Washington CEO magazine.  The March issue was a special edition focused on lawyers and legal issues. 

Dubbed “The Communicator,” Dickinson was recognized for his unique abilities to use his knowledge of Chinese language and culture to handle a wide range of legal issues involving China.  After obtaining his law degree at the University of Washington, Dickinson spent several years working and teaching in Japan and China.  Dickinson then went into the private practice of law in Seattle for many years, where he eventually headed up the international law group at one of Seattle’s biggest law firms.  Dickinson then left private practice to teach international law at the University of Washington Law School and to head its program training Chinese legal professionals.  Dickinson returned to private practice with Harris andamp; Moure in 2004 and headed straight to China, where he currently spends about 80% of his time.  “The Chinese lawyers with whom we work in China are always marveling at Steve’s deep knowledge of China and I have no doubt that gives him a huge edge over there,” says Dan Harris, founding partner of Harris andamp; Moure.  “Washington CEO certainly got it right on Steve -- he really is amazing and we are thrilled to have him.” 

Dickinson writes and lectures extensively on Chinese law and he recently completed a chapter on China’s new company law for the leading international corporate procedure deskbook.  His work in China consists mostly of assisting non-Chinese companies in protecting their intellectual property rights ( IPR ) in China and in establishing the proper corporate form ( joint venture, wholly foreign owned entity or WFOE, or representative office ) for direct investment in China.  Dickinson also oversees civil and criminal litigation in China involving Western companies and individuals. 

Not only was Dickinson honored as one of just five “Amazing Lawyers” but he also was named, along with firm founder Dan Harris, as one of the top three International Lawyers in Washington State.  Washington CEO conducted a survey of lawyers throughout Washington, asking attorneys to name the “most amazing lawyers” in several areas of expertise.  Dickinson and Harris were cited by their peers as being tops in the field of International Law.  Dan Harris heads up the King County Bar’s International Law Section and he too often writes and lectures on international law issues.

Harris andamp; Moure is a Seattle based International Law firm that focuses on China, Russia, Korea, and Europe.  It has Russian, German, and Spanish licensed lawyers on staff and it publishes the China Law Blog.

About Harris and Moure pllc

Harris andamp; Moure is one of the only small firms in the United States’ whose primary focus is to assist Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises ( SMEs ) with their international law needs.  Its clients come from all around the world and its attorneys have experience handling legal matters in most countries in Asia, Europe and North America.
China Industrial Nanotechnology Report 2006 http://www.justtravelchina.com/articles/China-News_6337.html Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:29:00 CST Sydney, Australia: 20 February 2006: nABACUS® Pty Ltd today announced that the company released the first industry report for 2006 in its BlueBook® Series of industrial Nanotechnology reports. “The China Industrial Nanotechnology Report 2006 is the culmination of twelve months analysis of commercially available original Nanotechnology and Nanotechnology enhanced products in China,” said Yingqui He, Chief Analyst China of nABACUS®.

(I-Newswire) - nABACUS® Pty Ltd today announced that the company released the first industry report for 2006 in its BlueBook® Series of industrial Nanotechnology reports.
“The China Industrial Nanotechnology Report 2006 is the culmination of twelve months analysis of commercially available original Nanotechnology and Nanotechnology enhanced products in China,” said Yingqui He, Chief Analyst China of nABACUS®.

From the over 600 Nanotechnology firms investigated a selection of the 80 most active and to be watched firms made it into the BlueBook® report. Companies were analyzed for their degree of engagement in development or production of Nanotechnologies as wll as capacity to produce at industrial scale. “We were very impressed about the quality companies we came across. Over 90% of companies covered in the report are ISO certified,” said Ms He. 
What is included in this report?

The report only covers companies which reside in mainland China. Only companies with
demonstrated industrial scale activities of producing original Nanotechnology products or Nanotechnology enhanced products have been included in this report. A company had to have at least 10 million RMB of either annual turnover or registered capital to be considered for inclusion in this report, which made it possible to also highlight uniquely positioned, fast growing companies that might be of interest to foreign companies for licensing or investment opportunities. A large fraction of companies included in this report ( 50% ) have reported an annual turnover of over RMB 100 million.

What is not included in this report?

The number of Nanotechnology companies is growing on an almost daily basis, however, only a fraction of the widely published figure of Nanotechnology companies has some meaningful production output ( if at all ), or financial turnover or dedicated full time employees. In the selection of companies we excluded academic organizations acting as companies and the many very small companies affiliated to academic organizations which are frequently run on a part time basis by academics or academicians. Also not included are companies where we were unable to verify claims of active Nanotechnology development, Nanotechnology products or Nanotechnology usage in production. The report does not include companies with Nanotechnology developing and production sites in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

About The BlueBook® Series

The BlueBook® Series analyses companies and industry sectors in Asia and Australasia. The information provided in this Series comprises a collection of financial and technical data and background information relevant to the investment community; companies seeking to extend their market and to assess market risks and opportunities; and companies seeking opportunities to partner, joint venture or to become a licensor or licensee of a particular technology. The BlueBook® Series provides relevant information for industry bodies and policy makers who seek to assess industry sector trends and sector position within the international market.

About nABACUS®

nABACUS® is a Nanotechnology consulting and analysis company providing a well-defined range of expert services to a variety of industries and governments. nABACUS® core business is in the brokerage of Nanotechnology at large. Nanotechnology brokerage brings developers and manufacturers of Nanotechnology together with trading and distribution companies. nABACUS® analyses Nanotechnology and companies for their product, technology, trading and investment readiness. nABACUS® analyses Nanotechnology industry sectors for custom reports and as part of its Nanotechnology industry BlueBook® Series.
A Brand New Web Directory Debut http://www.justtravelchina.com/articles/China-News_6334.html Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:18:23 CST (I-Newswire) - Global Marketings LLC debuted their first human edited web directory several days ago. Thier chief, Jack Lee stated the directory will be a portal to quality websites, and they will do more efforts on it, aim for building a marked web library on the web.

Jack said " Due to the amount of websites is increasing much more, with the the advent of the search engine, we forget the web directory little by little, but we should face to a issue, there are many bad records in search engine. We can't drop directory, the originator of web index. Quality and Organized."

Global-markings.com has formed by three parts. The first part is a general web directory, it include nine categorized topics, such as "Automotive, Shopping, News", but it has huge difference from other directory, In every category, you may find a detailed explanation for the specific topics. Besides, it has clear navigation bar to make convenient for visitors. At the front page, you may find a speical top catalog, named "China Manufacturer Directory", due to China is the biggest products exporter in the world, its main fuction is to build a trade channel between Chinese suppliers and worldwide buyers. Speed the international trade. The China Manufacturer Directory is the second important part of Global-markings.com namely.

People can submit sites to appropriate category, and you also apply to become the category's editor. But the application will be under a strict review by Global-Markings.com team. Just like the application for ODP editor. What's the third one? Please keep patient. Global-markings.com need more and more content and suggestion from users, so the directory could not stop his step forever. the third one is his custom service.
Even as his slogan "Aim to collecting Quality Websites All over the Web! To Build a Comprehensive Web Library", we only to keep an eye on the web directory.
GCC International Limited: Industrial Placement Opportunity with Portsmouth University http://www.justtravelchina.com/articles/China-News_6331.html Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:17:38 CST
Shenzhen, China (PRWEB) November 26, 2004 -- GCC International Limited, the only independent designer and manufacturer of 100% Brand New OEM alternative toner cartridges for laser printers, copiers and fax machines, has sealed a training partnership with the University of Portsmouth, England.

In order to provide a valuable opportunity for work experience, and also to prepare the next generation of managers, the agreement between GCC and the University of Portsmouth will see students training for a whole year in both the Company's head office in China and at other locations, before returning to university to complete their final year leading up to graduation of BA (Hons) degree course.

"An incredible, unique learning experience" remarks Mr. William Gawler, the first student to take part in this program. After spending one month at GCC's UK sales office, Mr. Gawler is now half-way through his 11 month assignment in GCC's head office in China. Both GCC and the University of Portsmouth believe that this training will offer students experience in a wide range of new situations working in a dynamic international business environment, and will greatly assist them in developing both practical and personal skills.
LE Cooper Decodes Prediction of Mid East War Involving China http://www.justtravelchina.com/articles/China-News_6329.html Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:16:19 CST Predicted for 1,000s of years is a Mid East war with one side having an army of 200 million men-widly understood to be a Chinese army. The time of that war is now at the time of also predeicted 2nd Coming to earth of God. The war is likely over Mid East Oil and China being cut off from this oil supply.
SWF Text: Feature-rich Flash Text Animation Tool for Dummies http://www.justtravelchina.com/articles/China-News_6327.html Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:13:04 CST Shanghai, China (PRWEB) January 20, 2005 -- AntsSoft today announced the release of SWF Text, the first version of an innovative text animation tool for producing professional-quality Flash movies in five minutes. Designed primarily for users unversed in Flash technology, the application allows creating Flash logos, banners, and intro pages complete with rich text and background animation effects without the need to spend money on designers, training courses, and expensive Flash tools.

SWF Text features a simple, wizard-style interface that takes the user through all 7 stages of creating a Flash movie. The user starts by setting the movie size, playback speed, background color or image and selecting one of the 27 background animation effects. Furthermore, the user will be able to input the text and animate it, using one of the 155 unique text effects. By customizing the background and text effect properties, the user may create animations unmatched in their art finesse. The movie has a hyperlink that can be opened either by a left-click or automatically upon the end of the Flash playback.

"SWF Text is designed for a newbie and professional Web-designer and brings benefits for both," said Lewis Hong, public relations manager a AntsSoft. "Unlike complex Flash development suites, SWF Text is a simple, yet feature-rich tool requiring no profound skills in Web-design. So, making Flash movies with SWF Text is as simple as drawing with a pencil. Rich Effects library plus flexible customization options will appeal to professional designers. With SWF Text they can do their Flash jobs faster, and without much effort."

Below are some of the most significant SWF Text features:

- Customized setting of the size and playback speed of a Flash movie.
- Rich Effects library with over 150 text and over 20 background effects.
- Solid, gradient, or image Flash movie background.
- Customization of text properties including style, color, size, transparency, position, spacing, etc.
- Preview Window will be automatically refreshed upon any property change.
- Disable right-click context menu of a Flash movie.
- Flash movie compression.

Availability

SWF Text runs under Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP/2003 and costs $49.95
(USD) for a single-user license. Registered customers are entitled to unlimited functionality, free minor updates and lifetime technical support.
Amersin Life Sciences: Contract with China's International Tsunami Relief Program http://www.justtravelchina.com/articles/China-News_6326.html Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:12:30 CST Amersin, a public American holding company, supplies pharmaceuticals for Sri Lanka tsunami relief program under 6.4 million RMB contract through its Chinese subsidiary.