Sydney- Friday, 8th June 2007: ExpatriateConnect (EC), an Australia export mentoring program that assists Australian export motivated companies to 'go global with confidence' is pleased to name China Trade Gateway (CTG), a global trade facilitation company focused on trade with China, as EC's strategic partner for China.

"Collaboration with China Trade Gateway will accelerate ExpatriateConnect (EC) awareness amongst the expatriate Community in China" outlined Scott Gillespie of ExpatriateConnect. "With its focus on the Chinese market and local relationships it is anticipated that China Trade Gateway (CTG) will be able to identify Australian expatriates with first-hand China experience who are capable and motivated to mentor Australian companies, on their exporter journey."

The aim of ExpatriateConnect (EC) is to enhance Australia's export capability (currently less than 7% of Australian companies export) through delivery of export assistance, training, resources and mentoring, to provide Australian businesses with that personal support as they venture beyond Australian borders. The Commonwealth found in their 2005 enquiry into the Australian Diaspora that nearly 1 million Australians live overseas- some call this talent pool ambassadors, others pioneers, EC looks at them as in-market experienced advisers. ExpatriateConnect provides a matching service for mentors (expatriates and repatriates) with export motivated Australian companies which can be found at www.expatriateconnect.com.

China Trade Gateway (CTG) has built a reputation for assisting global companies to trade safely with China. CTG has clients in Australia, Brazil, USA, and South Africa that have trading mandates that require access to the Chinese markets for their goods or Chinese factories for future supply without becoming personal experts in what to them is a 'foreign market'. CTG provides a full service trading partner role from requirement to delivery without the headaches.

We are pleased to be representing ExpatriateConnect in China and excited to be part of this initiative which we believe will be invaluable in assisting Australian exporters navigate the difficult Chinese business terrain, says Damian Geleyns, Managing Director of China Trade Gateway.

Working with China-based partner companies and trade experts, on the ground in China, China Trade Gateway offers ExpatriateConnect access to representation and a business network in China that will complement its existing networks in other export markets and drive the success of its mentoring program in China.

About China Trade Gateway
China Trade Gateway is a global trade facilitation company with a special focus on China. We provide trade solutions to small and large companies wanting to do business in China. Working with a network of Partners and China Trade Experts based in China, we provide access to an integrated series of services related to China trade and business across a broad spectrum of industries and sectors.

About ExpatriateConnect
ExpatriateConnect is an export mentoring program, designed to accelerate Australian export outcomes. It offers a matching service that connects Australian expatriates & repatriates with global market experience to export motivated Australian companies seeking international business insights, to accelerate their export outcomes. This matching service provides a vital bridge to Australian innovations looking to expand overseas. For more information, please contact: