Canton Venture Capital Company Opens U.S. Office.

Business Editors

While U.S. stock markets languish, China continues to offer very attractive opportunities for U.S. investors and technology companies. Financial analysts have repeatedly pointed out that, despite the recent global economic slowdown, there is a good chance that Chinese stock markets will enter a ten-year cyclical bull market in much the same way as markets in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, and the United States have previously.

One of the most practical ways to capitalize on the booming Chinese economy is to work with a partner in China. The Canton Venture Capital Company (CVCC) sees itself as a "gateway to China" for U.S. investors and for U.S. companies wanting to explore opportunities in the world's largest market. Founded in 1999, CVCC is a $75 million venture capital firm headquartered in Guangzhou, China, specializing in equity financing for high-tech companies at various stages of development, venture investment fund management and investment consulting. CVCC is particularly interested in co-funding ventures with portfolio companies of U.S. venture firms and in facilitating new Chinese ventures with U.S. technology companies. CVCC's current holdings include interests in over twenty technology companies ranging from telecommunication and IT to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

In order to overcome barriers of language, culture, time and distance that make it difficult for most U.S. investors and companies to explore business and investment opportunities in China, CVCC has opened an office in the San Francisco Bay Area. With both native English and Chinese speakers in the U.S. backed by an experienced team of financial, legal and technology specialists in China, CVCC can provide its U.S. partners with a variety of services including market research, opportunity analysis, due diligence and deal negotiation in China. CVCC is actively soliciting inquiries from interested investors, entrepreneurs and executives.

Guangzhou (formerly Canton) is located in southern China roughly two hours north of Hong Kong. With over 10 million residents, Guangzhou is China's fourth largest city and one of country's largest international telecommunications and internet hubs. The U.S. office of the Canton Venture Capital Company can be reached at 925/372-0150 or [e-mail]. U.S. representation is provided by Westwind Associates, an East Bay consulting firm. More information is available at www.cvccusa.com.