Global Sources, one of the most notable Hong Kong trade shows organizer, is introducing MATCH Express, a customized business-matching service connecting buyers and suppliers worldwide.

This online initiative is amied to jumpstart the recovery of global supply chains and trade disruptions due to effect of the global health situation affecting the world.

Global Sources is a professional B2B trade platform with over 1.5 million users making it one of the preferred sourcing platforms for high-end buyers worldwide. 

Global Sources is also an internationally oriented media company and exhibition organizer based in Hong Kong for 49 years, organizing world-class sourcing events (including the world's largest electronics sourcing show), serving tens of millions of buyers and suppliers globally.

MATCH Express is an innovative approach to boost international exports as mainland China manufacturers from most industrial sectors have resumed their business.

Global Sources’ statistics show that online buyer inquiries have soared in the past two months, with demand for smart thermometers, surgical masks and electric vehicles rising quickly.

Buyers who attended and are scheduled to attend the Global Sources shows in 2019 and 2020 will receive an email invitation to the MATCH Express section on GlobalSources.com. 

Suppliers and products are conveniently categorized according to their pavilions at the show. After buyers fill out and submit a request form, their sourcing requests are posted in real time in the MATCH Express section so that qualified Verified Suppliers can directly get in touch with them. Buyers may also proceed with their transactions and use the Sample Order service for free.

Smart Sourcing Virtual Summit

Together with MATCH Express, Global Sources is scheduled to present the Smart Sourcing Virtual Summit on Apr 21-22, 2020. Focusing on best sourcing practices during these uncertain times, the two-day online event offers over five live panel discussions and more than 10 on-demand presentations given by 15 sourcing experts, CEOs and founders from all around the world covering global sourcing trends, low-risk supply chains, the future of e-commerce, supplier-vetting diligence, alternative markets, and more. Details are available here.

To meet international trade requirements, the Global Sources website has launched a special section that displays a map and list of export and manufacturing companies in mainland China that have resumed business operations. 

Our Global Sources O2O (online to offline) platform enables buyers to obtain new product information from verified suppliers and, at the same time, directly place sample orders. The platform’s mobile app allows buyers to make purchases anytime, anywhere. Said Hu Wei, CEO of Global Sources.