“Publishing Today – GuangDong 2002” To Spark Joint Project Talks

Event to Change the Global Publishing industry Launches In Bay Area

FREMONT, Calif. – (BUSINESS WIRE) November 25, 2002 – As a special tribute to the people of the Bay area, “Publishing Today - GuangDong 2002” will stage a special holiday expo beginning Thursday, November 28 at the Fremont Marriott.

This ground breaking event is sponsored by The Administration of Press & Publication of GuangDong, China’s premier Economic Development Opportunity Zone, and BayArea-based Smart Business Services, Inc. as an exciting way to link publishers, manufacturers and investors in Northern California with today’s top China-based manufacturing companies and publishing houses. The listed top officials are together for the first time in the U.S. anxious to discuss partnerships and projects for 2003 and beyond.

Meet Top China CEOS Highlights include the Opening Ceremony and “Thank You” Luncheon on November 28th at 12:30pm followed by the grand opening of the International “Publishing Today – GuangDong 2002” Expo. Attendees will meet 35 CEO’s representing the top publishing and manufacturing companies in China, enabling them to speak directly regarding a variety of outsourcing opportunities available to interested US parties. The event begins 12:30pm through 5:00pm. Register for this free event at http://english.s-b-s.net.

The Expo will remain at the Fremont Marriott through, November 30th, and then travel to Vancouver and New York.

About GuangDong Province Situated in the southern-most part of China directly across from Hong Hong, GuangDong is widely recognized as the next most important global center for technology, manufacturing, merchandising and publishing pursuits. GuangDong has been designated as an Economic Development Trade Zone by the Chinese government, enabling GuangDong to enact unique trade partnerships and agreements overseas. The Administration of Press & Publication of GuangDong Province is the official trade representative for 99% of press and publication businesses located there.

About Smart Business Services, Inc. SBS Inc is a dynamic company leveraging the power of people, media, technology and global sourcing (http://s-b-s.net). Since 1994, SBS connects buyers and sellers through our sources that offer comprehensive coverage of traditional media and interactive, database driven web sites. SBS Inc. Media presents the USA‘s largest Chinese media network in the American Chinese markets, publishes over 12 titles of business reference, 6 titles of trade publications including the national monthly Chinese Restaurant News (c-r-n.com) & How2USA magazines (How2usa.com).

For Additional Information, Please Contact: Betty Xie SBS INC. Fremont, CA betty@r4s.com