PT/EXPO COMM CHINA 2002, the leading telecommunications/IT event in Asia is a huge success.

Bethesda, MD, January 6, 2003 - PT/EXPO COMM CHINA 2002, Asia's largest telecommunications/IT exhibition and conference brought the world wide technology sector together for five days of deal making and dazzling product displays in Beijing, China, October 29 - November 2, 2002 at the China International Exhibition Center. With the global down turn in other telecommunications markets, China is the land of big budgets and hot sales leads for high technology equipment manufacturers and service suppliers. US, European and Asian tech firms flocked to PT/EXPO COMM CHINA as their best hope to generate new business in the world's largest and still growing telecommunications market.

E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc., (EJK) and EXPOCOMM EVENTS LLC, together with PTAC on behalf of the Ministry of Information Industry and CIEC on behalf of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade have been the co-organizers of the PT/EXPO COMM CHINA exhibition and conference since its inception.

"China has more than 160 million wireless subscribers, yet the penetration rate for mobile phones is still less than 15%", said Ned Krause, President and CEO of E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc. "The potential for massive expansion in the wireless sector will provide PT/EXPO COMM CHINA exhibitors ample opportunities for continued growth in the future", said Krause.

PT/EXPO COMM CHINA 2002: Host to the Super Carriers of the China Market.

China's leading carrier service providers China POST, China TELECOM, China NETCOM, China UNICOM, China MOBILE, and China SATCOM, aggressively support the show as their national procurement platform to engage the world's leading telecommunications equipment manufacturers and technology suppliers, all at one broad based, total industry event. With the restructuring of China's telecommunications sector, these super carriers of the China market are cooperating with the Chinese government to take on an expanded role in the construction and operation of China's public communications networks.

As a result, PT/EXPO COMM CHINA is that rare exception in the exhibition industry that continues to experience solid growth when compared to the long list of other technology events that have suffered huge losses in both attendee and exhibitor totals. With already one year past as a member of the World Trade Organization, combined with a decade of dedication to economic reform, China's gross domestic product exceeds $1.1 trillion dollars. "China has been able to reap the economic benefits of more than $45 billion dollars in direct foreign investment", said Ron Akins, Senior Vice President of E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc. "This is certainly a key factor as to why PT/EXPO COMM CHINA, ELE/EXPO COMM SHANGHAI and EXPO COMM CHINA SOUTH have grown to be the most successful telecommunications/IT events in the region", said Akins.

There is something very special about the way the world's leading equipment manufacturers and service providers have embraced PT/EXPO COMM CHINA as their promotional platform to announce and display new technology innovations. Almost 70% of this year's exhibitors have already signed contracts two years in advance to participate in the next show, PT/EXPO COMM CHINA 2004, October 26-30, 2004, Beijing, China. Judging from the excellent results reported by exhibitors and attendees, this is a healthy growth trend that will continue at PT/EXPO COMM CHINA for many years to come.

The global EXPO COMM series has grown over the years to include 13 nations, with particular strengths in Asia, Europe and Latin America. As a single platform for carrier, ISP, and enterprise networking, the EXPO COMM events offer a proven sales and marketing solution, in an education and demonstration environment which delivers a wide range of opportunities for customer acquisition and retention.

The EXPO COMM series attracts the highest quality buyers by addressing the needs of network professionals who require the most up to date knowledge in order to make informed buying decisions. As a result, EXPO COMM has become an institution in each of the global markets where the events take place.

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Founded in 1964, China National Postal and Telecommunications Appliances Corporation (PTAC) holds both import and export licenses authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation. PTAC is one of the most important state-owned enterprises under the direct leadership of the central government. With 13 direct subsidiaries all over China and headquarters located in Beijing, PTAC's business scope includes domestic and foreign trade, international and domestic exhibitions, technical exchange, consultant services, advertisement and material transportation. PTAC is an industry leading enterprise in communications appliances and the largest group company in China selling communications terminal products. PTAC enjoys a very well respected and high reputation both in and outside of China.

Founded in 1984, E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc. (EJK) (http://www.ejkrause.com) is one of the largest privately owned exhibition management companies in the United States. EJK is recognized worldwide as a major organizer of exhibitions and conferences. EXPO COMM is the market-leading series of trade shows and exhibitions servicing the telecommunications, wireless/broadband and networking industries. The EXPO COMM series is comprised of 16 international events in 13 countries that attract more than 1 million telecom professionals. With a total of 14 international offices, EJK produces events in the United States, Canada, Asia, Latin America and Europe. The global EXPO COMM series is managed by EXPOCOMM EVENTS LLC, which is co-owned by E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc. and Reed Exhibitions. Reed is one of the world's leading organizers of trade and public shows with a current portfolio of events in 24 countries. Over 100,000 exhibiting companies take advantage of Reed Exhibitions' marketing opportunities, which attract approximately 5.5 million buyers annually.

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