URL: http://entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2007/january/172006.html

If growing U.S. businesses want to maintain their competitive edge, they must effectively market their products to China's 1.3 billion consumers. Start by accessing these trade resources.

1. U.S. Commercial Service China  offers effective ways to grow sales in China.
2. UPS China Survey  finds that Chinese consumers want more American products!
3. China Commercial Brief  includes business tips, U.S. Embassy news, and summaries about developments in China's commercial sectors.
4. Country Commercial guide on china from the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service  gives information on economic and political situations in China relevant to U.S. business interests.
5. China Business Information Center  helps your company access the Chinese market.
6. Chinese Business World  presents tips on doing business and traveling in China.
7. AsiaNow e-News from the U.S. Commercial Service  offers complimentary monthly reports if your product or service is at least 51 percent U.S. content.
8. Alibaba.com  serves up buyers and sellers of goods throughout China.

Laurel Delaney runs GlobeTrade.com and LaurelDelaney.com, Chicago-based firms that specialize in international entrepreneurship.