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Global China Technology announces joint venture
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EC-Founder
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Global China Technology Group
("Global China Technology", HKSE:1105) today announced
that it has formed a joint venture GCT InfoHub Ltd. with EC-Founder
Co. Ltd ("EC-Founder", HKSE: 0618), a leading provider
for advanced information technology products and services in the
Mainland China as part of its strategy to become a major multimedia
content provider for the Greater China region. The new company is
81% owned by Global China Technology and 19% by EC-Founder.
GCT InfoHub specializes in the provision of
sophisticated business intelligence with in-depth analysis on the
economic development of China from a wide variety of content sources.
Riding on a powerful infrastructure and knowledge management platform,
data and contents from different sources and in different formats
are aggregated, categorized, summarized, syndicated and repackaged
for efficient delivery to users. Users are able to access a vast
pool of information without having to invest substantial research
or technical resources. Target customers include research institutes,
universities, enterprises and companies that look for business intelligence
and information about the Greater China region.
"In today's Information Age, the business
landscape has been undergoing a revolutionary change. It is being
shaped by the advent of advanced communication technologies, and
has shifted towards a knowledge-based economy whereby an efficient
flow and exchange of premium business information is critical to
any business success", said Judy Inn, Chief Operating Officer
of the Global China Technology Group Ltd.
"With its vast, reliable content sources
supported by hassle-free delivery and user interface, GCT InfoHub
will be able to serve the growing needs of companies for quality
business information in a cost effective manner."
GCT InfoHub's content providers include China Economy Information
Network, China Industrial Network Information Center, China Daily,
Sing Tao Daily and its group publications, as well as over 70 industrial
newspapers in the PRC. GCT InfoHub is also the exclusive agent to
distribute Xinhuaonline's full range of products outside Mainland
China.
GCT InfoHub's services are tailored to meet
individual customer's requirements. Existing customers include PC
Home, a media conglomerate in Taiwan and FM 365, a business portal
of Legend Technology. Services are charged on a subscription basis.
"One of our corporate clients in Taiwan
is importing GCT InfoHub's data feed into their company intranet
directly. With the authoritative and instant information supply,
company staff are able to access to the latest development of the
particular area that they are interested in. It also provides the
necessary, up to date information to assist management in its decisions.
We are confident that our focus on providing Greater China region
information with the support of sophisticated technical platform
will bring solid, long term value to our customers," added
Fanny Chan, General Manager of GCT InfoHub Ltd.
About Global China Technology Group Ltd
Global China Technology Group (HKSE: 1105) is principally engaged
in information technology and Internet-related businesses. Its four
business focuses are broadband technology, media and information
service, education and training, as well as financial service. It
also holds approximately 75% of Sing Tao Group (HKSE: 233).
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The full text of this release can be accessed
through the Internet at: http://www.globalchina.com
or http://www.gctinfohub.com
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