SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of October, 2000
GLOBAL SOURCES LTD.
Cedar House, 41 Cedar Avenue, Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F /X/ Form 40-F / /
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b).
YES / / NO /X/
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Exhibit 1 Press release dated July 28, 2000 announcing the formation of
joint venture between Global Sources Ltd. and CMP Media Inc.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
GLOBAL SOURCES LTD.
/s/ Eddie Heng
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By: Eddie Heng, Director
Date: October 24, 2000
