Global Sources Ltd. operates as a business-to-business media company and a facilitator of trade with Greater China. The company?s services enable global buyers to identify suppliers and products; and enable suppliers to market products to various buyers. It creates and hosts marketing Websites that present suppliers? product and company information. The company also organizes fairs, exhibitions, and conferences on technology related issues; licenses Asian Sources/Global Sources online and catalog services; re-sells products that are purchased on consignment basis; and engages in direct sale of products that are purchased. In addition, it offers information, media, and export marketing services on various industries, including auto parts and accessories, baby and children's products, computer products, electronics, electronic components, fashion accessories, garments and textiles, gifts and premiums, home products, hardware and DIY, security products, sports and leisure, and telecom products. The company delivers information on 4.3 million products and approximately 196,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, approximately 100 sourcing research reports, and 12 specialized trade shows, which run 29 times a year across 10 cities. It has a strategic alliance with Penton Media, Inc. to launch Electronic Design-China, a Chinese edition of Penton's electronics magazine. Global Sources Ltd. was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Aberdeen, Hong Kong.