GTC Commerce Announces Grand-opening of UniEClub and Holds Global Trade and eCommerce Dialogue in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GTC Commerce announced the grand opening of UniEClub with innovative features Sunday, Nov.18th at The Portman Ritz-Carlton in Shanghai.

Over 200 guests attended the grand opening ceremony, including: senior government officials from Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), China Customs General Administration (CGA), Shanghai Customs District, State General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, State Administration for Industry & Commerce; Consuls General and/or foreign commercial officials of United States, Italy, France, Belgium and Portugal Embassies or Consulates in China; Representatives from American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), EU Chamber of Commerce, China-Britain Business Council. Mr. Chris Gregoire, Governor of State of Washington of the United States has sent a congratulatory letter addressing the event.

During the Ceremony, Shanghai International Finance Research Center co-sponsored with GTC Commerce a dialogue featuring "Innovations for Global Trade and eCommerce."

Two major topics were highlighted at the dialogue. Firstly, to innovate e-commerce business models under current economic circumstances, optimize supply chain management, reduce transaction costs and facilitate international trade, and then in ways to introduce more premium, fine-quality, reasonably-priced foreign products to Chinese consumers; Secondly, to encourage foreign suppliers and retailers in China to enter Chinese consumer market through legitimate channels, process and fair trade, in ways to protect the intellectual property rights of manufacturers, interests of consumers, ensure fiscal revenue and regulatory control of relevant government bodies.

UniEclub (www.unieclub.com) is established by GTC Commerce (www.gtccommerce.com) with a membership-based e-commerce and lifestyle platform in China. Featuring premium consumer products mainly from Europe and Northern America, UniEclub aims to bring the elegant lifestyle to China's sophisticated and discerning middle class consumers, through GTC Commerce's reliable, legitimate and effective supply chain. UniEclub enjoys extensive product lines, ranging from foods and ingredients, healthy drinks, snacks, beverages, fine wines, products for household, kids, outdoor, fashion & accessories, customized furniture, etc. Products are natural, organic, environmental-friendly and healthy, targeting affluent Chinese consumers. Through its e-commerce platform and proprietary and seamless supply chain management, UniEclub eliminates the middleman and provides foreign boutique manufacturer's direct access to Chinese consumers, with product quality and timely delivery guaranteed. Serving the goal of improving consumers' quality of life, UniEclub's business ideas were highly recognized by government officials, foreign delegates and consumers at the grand opening. 

Contact:

GTC Commerce Ltd.
Marketing Department
Linda Zhang
+86-21-5032-8020 x1301  
lizhang@gtccommerce.com