SB-2/A 1 formsb2_a.htm CWTD FORM SB-2/A2 07/12/2005 CWTD Form SB-2/A2 07/12/2005

 


Commission File No. 333-122092
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 


AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
ON
FORM SB-2/A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
 

 
CHINA WORLD TRADE CORPORATION
(Name of small business issuer in our charter)
 
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
   
 3751
(Primary standard industrial  
 classification code number)
 87-0629754
(I.R.S. Employer
    Identification No.)
   
3rd Floor, Goldlion Digital Network Center
138 Tiyu Road East, Tianhe
Guangzhou, The PRC
011-8620-3878-0286
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)
   
Chi Hung Tsang
Chairman and President
China World Trade Corporation
138 Tiyu Road East, Tianhe
Guangzhou, The PRC
011-8620-3878-0286
(Name, address and telephone of agent for service)
 
Copies to:
 
Bernard Chan, CFO
Harold H. Martin, Esq.
China World Trade Corporation
17111 Kenton Drive
Room 1217, 12th Floor
Suite 100B
10 Metropolis Drive
Cornelius, North Carolina 28031
Hunghom, Hong Kong
(704) 894-9760 Office
(852) 2330-6622 Office
(704) 894-9759 Fax
(852) 2333-8844 Fax
 
 
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this registration statement.
 



 If any of the Securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, check the following box: x

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, please check the following box and list the Securities Act of 1933 registration number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box and list the Securities Act of 1933 registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box and list the Securities Act of 1933 registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o

If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, please check the following box. o

Title of each
class of securities
to be registered
Amount to
be
Registered
Proposed maximum
Offering price per
Share (1)
Proposed maximum
Aggregate offering
Price(1)
Amount of
Registration
Fee (1)
 
Common Stock
($.001 par value)
 
16,981,717 (2)
 
$2.10
 
$35,661,605
$4,518.33
Totals
   
$35,661,605
$4,518.33
 
(1)  
Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), based upon the average of the bid and asked price for the common stock of $2.10 as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board on June 17, 2005.

(2)  
Pursuant to Rule 416(a) of the Securities Act this registration statement shall be deemed to cover additional securities that may be offered or issued to prevent dilution resulting from stock splits, stock dividends or similar transactions.

The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. Our company and the selling stockholders may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

We hereby amend this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until we shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until this Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to Section 8(a) may determine.


16,981,717

CHINA WORLD TRADE CORPORATION

COMMON STOCK
 
This prospectus relates to the offering for sale of up to 16,981,717 shares of our common stock, par value $.001, by the selling stockholders identified in this prospectus. The common stock covered by this prospectus includes up to 14,285,714 shares of common stock issuable from time to time to Cornell Capital Partners, LP, which will become a shareholder pursuant to a Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, dated November 15, 2004 (hereinafter the “Standby Equity Distribution Agreement”). We are not selling any securities in this offering and therefore will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the shares. We will, however, receive proceeds from the sale of securities under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement that we have entered into with Cornell Capital. In the aggregate, Cornell Capital has committed to provide us with up to $30.0 million in order to purchase our common stock, subject to the terms and conditions of the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. All costs associated with the registration of all securities offered hereby will be borne by us. In addition, we have agreed to pay a total amount equal to 9.0% of each advance under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement and 375,000 shares of our common stock as fees in connection with this offering. In the event that we draw down the maximum amount under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, we will incur $2.7 million in fees, in addition to the shares of our common stock that were issued.

The selling stockholders consist of (i) Bridges & PIPES, (ii) Cornell Capital, (iii) Duncan Capital, (iv) Stealth Capital, LLC, and (v) TCMP3 Partners. The selling stockholders will receive all of the amounts received upon any sale by them of the common stock, less any brokerage commissions or other expenses incurred by them.

Our common stock is quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol CWTD.OB. On June 17, 2005, the reported closing price of our stock on the OTC Bulletin Board was $2.10 per share.

Cornell Capital is an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with the resale of common stock under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. We have engaged Cambria Capital, LLC, an unaffiliated registered broker-dealer, as Placement Agent, to advise us in connection with the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement.

Brokers or dealers effecting transactions in these shares should confirm that the shares are registered under the applicable state law or that an exemption from registration is available.

These securities are speculative and involve a high degree of risk. Please refer to “Risk Factors” beginning on page 19.

Our common stock is a “penny stock”, and compliance with requirements for dealing in penny stocks may make it difficult for holders of our common stock to resell their shares.

The Securities and Exchange Commission and state securities regulators have not approved or disapproved of these securities, or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

The date of this prospectus is July 14, 2005, subject to completion.


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The following is a summary of the pertinent information regarding this offering. This summary is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information and financial statements and related notes included in this Prospectus. The Prospectus should be read in its entirety, as this summary does not contain all facts necessary to make an investment decision.

CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

All references to "China" or "PRC" in this prospectus are references to The Peoples’ Republic of China. Unless otherwise specified, all references in this prospectus to "U.S. dollars," "dollars," or "$" are to United States Dollars; all references to "Renminbi" or "RMB" are to Renminbi, which is the official currency of China. Unless otherwise specified, for the convenience of the reader, translation of amounts from Renminbi to U.S. dollars has been made.
 

CHINA WORLD TRADE CORPORATION

We were incorporated in the State of Nevada in 1998 under the name Weston International Development Corporation. On July 28, 1998, China World Trade changed its name to Txon International Development Corporation. On September 25, 2000 we changed our name from Txon International Development Corporation to China World Trade Corporation. We will refer to our company as “China World Trade” herein. Our executive office is located at 3rd Floor, Goldlion Digital Network Center, 138 Tiyu Road East, Tianhe, Guangzhou, the PRC 510620.

OUR BUSINESS

Our business plan involves the pursuit of three distinct lines of business. These include (i) the business clubs located in major cities of China, including Guangzhou, the PRC and Beijing, the PRC, with plans to open clubs in Shanghai and Shenzhen, the PRC, each club in association with the World Trade Center Association, by which we have positioned ourselves as a platform to facilitate trade between China and the world market, (ii) the business travel services, in which our latest acquisition, the New Generation Group of companies, an indirect majority owned subsidiary, operates as a consolidator of airline tickets and hotel accommodations in China, and also as an agency for life and accidental insurance in the Guangdong Province, and (iii) the business value-added services, in which we will concentrate on trading operations and providing interactive marketing and incentive programs for merchants, financial institutions, telecom operators, and large corporations with significant client bases, as well as on consultancy services. The business clubs commenced operations in August 2002; the business travel services in August 2004, resulting from the acquisition of New Generation Commercial Management Limited; and a small part of the business value-added services commenced operations in the year 2002. Our growth in the industries of trade, travel and finance, should enable us to provide value added services and target many cross marketing opportunities. For a more complete discussion of our business, please refer to the section entitled “Description of Business” beginning on page 51.

No assurances can be given, however, that we will be successful in our endeavors.

 
Our growth and development as a business enterprise has been marked by a number of significant corporate events. Pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement, dated as of August 10, 2000, between Virtual Edge Limited (“VEL”) and Main Edge International Limited (“Main Edge”), Main Edge transferred all of the issued and outstanding shares of the capital stock of VEL to China World Trade in exchange for 1,961,175 shares of our pre-split common stock, representing approximately 75% of our outstanding shares of the common stock. According, we controlled the operations of VEL, and Main Edge became our majority stockholder. We then undertook an 8-for-1 forward split that was effective on 15th day of September 2000, which resulted in Main Edge owing 15,689,400 shares of our common stock. Then, three major developments occurred. These were: (i) the consummation of two private placement financings by Powertronic Holdings Limited (“Powertronic”) in September 2002 and December 2002 in which it acquired shares of our common stock, (ii) an acquisition of all the issued and outstanding shares of General Business Network (Holdings) Ltd. in December 2002, and (iii) a 1-for-30 reverse stock split that was effective on September 1, 2002. As a result of these transactions, Mr. Chi Hung Tsang became the new major shareholder owning 4,000,000 shares of our common stock and Powertronic owned 2,000,000 shares. Mr. Chi Hung Tsang is currently Chairman of our Board of Directors. On May 7, 2004, China World Trade, through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, acquired 51% of the capital stock of CEO Clubs China Limited, a Hong Kong corporation (“CEO Clubs China”), for a total consideration of cash and shares of our common stock in the amount of US$360,000 and a commitment to provide a cash injection in the amount of US$120,000 for operating funds. CEO Clubs China is a separate entity with an authorized chapter to operate under the “CEO Clubs” trademarks in the Greater China Region, including the PRC, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Comprised of thirteen chapters in the U.S. and China, the CEO Clubs in the United States is a 25-year old not-for-profit association, organized on a by-membership-only basis. Members must be CEO’s of businesses, which have over $2.0 million in annual sales. The annual sales of our corporate club members average $20,000,000. In December of 2002, CEO Clubs China opened its first international chapter in China.

Finally, on August 2, 2004, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours consummated an acquisition of 51% of the capital stock of Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited, a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the PRC (“New Generation”), for an aggregate consideration of US$10,232,000, payable approximately US$2,741,000 in cash and approximately US$7,487,000 in market value of common stock of China World Trade. New Generation is in the travel agency business through operations of its ten subsidiaries in Southern China. It has a substantial market share in ticketing sales for international and domestic flights as well as inbound business travel. It aims to become one of the leading consolidators of airline tickets and hotel rooms in China. New Generation has already acquired the necessary licenses to operate as a ticketing and travel agent in the PRC, a highly regulated business. In addition, Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited, one of the New Generation Group of companies, is also a licensed insurance agent in China and provides, in particular, accidental and life insurances to individual policyholders in the Guangdong Province of China. While there can be no assurances of success, we believe that the New Generation Group of companies will contribute a significant revenue base to our company.

We currently have approximately 600 employees.

 

This offering relates to the sale of common stock by certain persons who are the selling stockholders consisting of (i) Cornell Capital, who intends to sell up to 15,860,714 shares of common stock, 14,285,714 of which are under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Standby Equity Distribution Agreement”), 900,000 of which are shares of our common stock which it owns, 450,000 of which are shares that it may sell underlying Series A Warrants to purchase our common stock, and 225,000 of which Cornell Capital received as compensation under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, (ii) Bridges & PIPES, who intends to sell 333,334 shares of our common stock which it owns, and may exercise and sell the shares of our common stock underlying Series A Warrants to purchase 250,001 of our shares, (iii) Duncan Capital, who (a) intends to sell 150,000 shares of our common stock, which it received as compensation for serving as Placement Agent in connection with the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement under a Placement Agent Agreement with us dated November 15, 2004, until its termination on June 30, 2005, and (b) may exercise and sell shares of our common stock underlying Placement Agent’s Warrants to purchase 112,667 of our shares, which it received for acting as placement agent under two separate financings with us, the first of which closed on August 26, 2004, and the second of which closed on December 3, 2004, (iv) Stealth Capital, LLC, who intends to sell 66,667 shares of our common stock which it owns, and may exercise and sell the shares of our common stock underlying Series A Warrants to purchase 33,334 of our shares, and (v) TCMP3 Partners, who intends to sell 100,000 shares of our common stock which it owns, and may exercise and sell the shares of our common stock underlying Series A Warrants to purchase 75,000 of our shares. The Series A Warrants to purchase shares of our common stock are hereinafter referred to as the “Warrants”.

The commitment amount of the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement is $30.0 million. At an assumed price of $2.10 per share, we would only be able to receive net proceeds of $27.3 million using the 14,285,714 shares being registered in this registration statement under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. In the event that the market price of our common stock were to decline significantly as a result of sales of shares by Cornell Capital under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, we may need to register additional shares and to obtain shareholder approval to increase the authorized shares of common stock to access additional amounts under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement.

Pursuant to the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, we may, at our discretion, periodically issue and sell to Cornell Capital shares of common stock for a total purchase price of $30.0 million. The amount of each advance is subject to a maximum advance amount of $1.5 million, except for the first advance, which may be in the amount of $3.0 million. We may not submit any advance within seven trading days of a prior advance. Cornell Capital will pay us 99% of, or a 1% discount to, the lowest closing bid price of the common stock during the five consecutive trading day period immediately following the notice date (the “Pricing Period”). Of each advance made by us, Cornell Capital shall retain 4% of each advance. Accordingly, Cornell Capital will pay us a total of 95%, or a 5% discount to, the lowest closing bid price of the common stock during the Pricing Period. In addition, Cornell Capital received a one-time commitment fee in the form of 225,000 shares of our common stock on November 30, 2004. Cornell Capital intends to sell any shares purchased under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement at the then prevailing market price.

 
Cornell Capital currently is the beneficial owner of 900,000 shares of our common stock and 450,000 Series A Warrants to purchase shares of our common stock, representing a total beneficial ownership of 1,350,000 shares of our common stock or 4.4% of our total issued and outstanding shares of our common stock as of March 31, 2005. Under Section 2.2(c) of the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, Cornell Capital is prohibited from owning more than 9.9% of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock. Accordingly, Cornell Capital may own an additional 5.6% of our common stock without exceeding the ownership limitations set forth in Section 2.2(c), unless it sells a portion of the 1,350,000 shares which it beneficially owns. If Cornell Capital does not sell any of such shares, we could sell to them at most 1,708,110 shares of common stock by advance notice, which would yield net proceeds to us of $3,262,490, assuming a market price of $2.10 per share of our common stock. It is important to note that Cornell Capital has disclosed its intention to sell any shares that it owns concurrent with sales under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, so that, as a practical matter, its current beneficial ownership of 4.4% of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock should not restrict sales under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement.

It is important to note that Cornell Capital is entitled to sell our shares during any applicable Pricing Period, which may tend to put downward pressure on the market for our shares. Such downward price pressure may reduce the amount that Cornell Capital would have to pay us for shares of common stock which we have issued for sale to them.

We engaged Duncan Capital to act as Placement Agent with respect to the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, pursuant to a Placement Agent Agreement, dated November 15, 2004. Duncan Capital received 150,000 shares of our common stock, and China World Trade agreed that Duncan Capital would also retain 4% of the gross proceeds of each advance held in escrow, as compensation for its services. We terminated Duncan Capital as Placement Agent in light of the decision of management of Duncan Capital to cease operations. Pursuant to a letter agreement dated as of June 30, 2005, among other things, we consented to Duncan Capital’s retaining the 150,000 shares of our common stock for services that it had provided, and Duncan Capital agreed to forfeit its 4% retainage. As of June 30, 2005, we engaged Cambria Capital to be the successor Placement Agent to Duncan Capital. In our new Placement Agent Agreement with Cambria Capital (the “Placement Agent Agreement”), we agreed that Cambria Capital would retain 4% of the gross proceeds of each advance held in escrow as compensation for its services.

The total amount of the discounts and retainage fees kept by Cornell Capital and Cambria Capital in this offering amount to 9% of the gross proceeds of each advance.

The Placement Agent Agreement provides that the services of the Placement Agent consist of reviewing the terms of the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement and advising us with respect to those terms. Cambria Capital is not participating as an underwriter in this offering.

 
The 225,000 shares of our common stock paid to Cornell Capital as compensation under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, as well as the 150,000 shares of our common stock paid to Duncan Capital under its Placement Agent Agreement, are subject to a lock-up arrangement which assures us that they will not be immediately sold on the market at a low price per share. This arrangement provides that, for a period of ninety days, Cornell Capital and Duncan Capital will not sell their shares of common stock if the volume weighted average price of our common stock, as quoted by Bloomberg, LP (the “VWAP”), is less than $1.50. Thereafter, they are entitled to sell their shares free of any limitation other than as hereinafter set forth. In addition, for a period of twelve months following the declaration of effectiveness of this registration statement, Cornell Capital and Duncan Capital will not sell more than 25% of their shares every thirty calendar days if the VWAP of our common stock is less than $2.50. If the VWAP of our common stock is higher than $2.50, Cornell Capital and Duncan Capital are entitled to sell their shares free of any limitation.

In addition, pursuant to a letter agreement dated November 19, 2004, we agreed with Bridges & PIPES and TCMP3 Partners that we would not submit our initial advance notice to Cornell Capital for the purchase of common stock under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement for a period of thirty (30) days after the date of effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. In return, Bridges & PIPES and TCMP3 Partners agreed to waive their demand rights under a Registration Rights Agreement that gave them the option to be the sole registrants, without Cornell Capital, on this registration statement. Bridges & PIPES received 83,334 Series A Warrants and TCMP3 Partners received 25,000 Series A Warrants, among other things, in consideration of their agreement. Finally, Cornell Capital agreed to a lockup and a “no trade” provision with respect to any shares of common stock that it owns until thirty (30) days after effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.

Among other things, this prospectus relates to shares of common stock to be issued under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. There are substantial risks to investors as a result of the issuance of shares of common stock under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. These risks include dilution of shareholders, significant decline in our stock price and our inability to draw sufficient funds when needed.

There is an inverse relationship between our stock price and the number of shares to be issued under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. That is, as our stock price declines, we would be required to issue a greater number of shares under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement for a given advance. This inverse relationship is demonstrated by the following table, which shows the number of shares to be issued under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement at a recent price of $2.10 per share and 25%, 50% and 75% discounts to the recent price.
 
 
Recent
25%
50%
75%
Purchase Price:
$2.10
$1.58
$1.05
$0.53
No. of Shares (1):
14,285,714
18,987,341
28,571,428
56,603,774
Total Outstanding (2):
45,175,711
49,877,338
59,461,425
87,493,771
Percent Outstanding (3):
31.6%
38.1%
48.1%
64.7%
 
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(1)
Represents the number of shares of common stock to be issued to Cornell Capital under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement at the prices set forth in the table, assuming sufficient authorized shares are available.
 
(2)
Represents the total number of shares of common stock outstanding after the issuance of the shares to Cornell Capital under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement.
 
(3)
Represents the share of common stock to be issued as a percentage of the total number of shares outstanding.

 
We have incurred losses each year since inception. For the year ended September 30, 2001, our net loss was $1,455,610. For the year ended September 30, 2002, our net loss was $1,633,817. For the year ended September 30, 2003, our net loss was $2,205,536. Finally, for the year ended December 31, 2004, our net loss was $7,594,393. While we anticipate an improvement in the current year, there can be no assurances that we will not continue to have negative earnings results.

We have incurred an accumulated deficit since inception. For the year ended September 30, 2001, our accumulated deficit was $5,557,162. For the year ended September 30, 2002, our accumulated deficit was $7,190,979. For the year ended September 30, 2003, our accumulated deficit was $9,396,515. Finally, for the year ended December 31, 2004, our accumulated deficit was $17,964,755. While we anticipate a reduction in our accumulated deficit for the current year, there can be no assurances that such deficit will not continue to increase.

Our auditors have raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern in their opinion, dated April 14, 2005. This is a serious qualification and we commend the opinion and our financial statements to you for review. Our plans with respect to addressing this qualification are described in Note 3(b) to the Financial Statements.

Our stock is considered to be “penny stock” within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in “penny stocks.” Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00, other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on NASDAQ, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system. Because our shares are subject to the penny stock rules, you may find it more difficult to sell your shares. These requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for our stock.


TERMS OF THE OFFERING

 
Common Stock Offered
 
 
16,981,717 shares by the Selling Stockholders
 
   
 
Offering Price
 
 
Market price
 
   
Common Stock Outstanding Before
 
the Offering (1)
 
 
30,889,997
 
   
Use of Proceeds
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock. However, we may receive proceeds upon the exercise of the Warrants owned by certain of the Selling Stockholders. In addition, we may receive proceeds from Cornell Capital under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. All proceeds that we receive will be used for general working capital purposes.
 
   
Risk Factors
The securities offered hereby are speculative and involve a high degree of risk, including the risk of substantial and immediate dilution. See “Risk Factors” at page 19 and “Dilution at page 36. In addition, there are substantial risks to investors in our common stock as a result of the issuance of shares of common stock under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. These risks include dilution of shareholders, significant decline in our stock price and our inability to draw sufficient funds when needed.
 
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(1)  
Excludes up to 14,285,714 shares of common stock to be issued under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, 4,952,500 options and warrants to purchase our common stock.


Our Corporate Structure

We do business in China, through twenty-three, direct and indirect, majority and wholly-owned subsidiary companies. Seven of these companies are incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands, five of these companies are incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong, and the remaining five are incorporated in the Peoples’ Republic of China. All of our business operations are located in China. Set forth below is an organizational chart depicting the relationships among our various companies and our percentage of ownership interest in each.

Corporate Structure
 
 
 
 
We offer our customers services in three distinct lines of business. These include: (i) our business club operations; (ii) the business travel services, including insurance services (both a part of the New Generation Group of companies); and (iii) the business value-added services. Set forth below is a table which discloses the percentage of revenues which we receive from each of our lines of business.

China World Trade Corporation Group - Operating Revenue
 
 
   
Jan to Mar 2005
(unaudited)
 
Jan to Mar 2005
 
Jan to Dec 2004
 
Jan to Dec 2004
 
Jan to Dec 2003
(unaudited)
 
Jan to Dec 2003
 
Oct to Sep 2002
 
Oct to Sep 2002
 
   
USD
 
 %
 
USD
 
%
 
USD
 
 %
 
USD
 
 %
 
Business Clubs
   
335,379
   
17.5
   
551,497
   
17.8
   
1,485,440
   
45.5
   
193,024
   
100.0
 
Business Travel
                                                 
Traveling Services
   
929,512
   
48.6
   
1,571,412
   
50.8
   
N/A
   
0.0
   
N/A
   
0.0
 
Insurance
   
85,340
   
4.5
   
100,193
   
3.2
   
N/A
   
0.0
   
N/A
   
0.0
 
Business Value Added
   
291,681
   
15.3
   
40,695
   
1.3
   
212,605
   
6.5
   
N/A
   
0.0
 
Others (1)
   
271,305
   
14.1
   
828,947
   
26.8
   
1,566,566
   
48.0
   
N/A
   
0.0
 
                                                   
     
1,913,190
   
100.0
%
 
3,092,744
   
100.0
%
 
3,264,611
   
100.0
%
 
193,024
   
100.0
%
(1)
Other revenues in years 2003 and 2004 were mostly generated from trading business and rental of our properties.

We began our business club operations in August 2002, with the completion of our first business club in Guangzhou, China. Thereafter, we completed our second business club in Beijing, China, which opened for operations in August 2004. We are currently negotiating contracts for the build-out of our clubs in Shanghai and Shenzhen, China.

We began our travel services operations in July of 2004 with the acquisition of 51% of the capital stock of New Generation for an aggregate consideration of US$10,232,000. We believe that New Generation is a formidable competitor in ticketing sales through the operations of its ten subsidiaries in southern China. It is also a consolidator of airline tickets and hotel rooms in China. Finally, Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency, one of the New Generation Group of companies, is a licensed insurance agent in China and provides accidental and life insurance to individual policy holders in the Guangdong Province.

We began our insurance services in July of 2004 with the acquisition of 51% of the capital stock of New Generation, which is the majority owner of Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency. We believe that Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency is a well-positioned competitor in insurance brokerage of personal lines in the Guangdong Province. In particular, it specializes in accidental and life insurance sales to individual policy holders.

We began a relatively small operation in our value added services in October 2002 with the establishment of Virtual Edge Limited. Through our value added services we currently concentrate on providing interactive marketing and incentive programs for a number of commercial customers. In addition, we plan to the provide business consultancy services by focusing on (1) the financial advisory sectors including market and industrial researches as well as corporate restructuring and planning; (2) developing the international trade dimension of China enterprises and assisting foreign companies to establish their businesses in China; and (3) formulating marketing strategies.
 

SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ASSETS
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
   
Unaudited
 
Audited
 
Audited
 
   
3 months ended
 
Year ended
 
Year ended
 
   
3/31/2005
 
12/31/2004
 
9/30/2003
 
Current assets
             
Cash and cash equivalents
   
1,844,750
   
1,824,268
   
273,220
 
Trade and other receivables
   
3,005,670
   
2,743,798
   
240,293
 
Rental and other deposits
   
1,899,409
   
1,702,856
   
363,833
 
Prepayments
   
202,099
   
63,007
   
30,031
 
Inventories
   
51,145
   
171,020
   
325,494
 
Available-for-sale securities
   
1,110,000
   
--
   
--
 
Short-term investment
   
--
   
24,163
   
--
 
                     
Total current assets
   
8,490,577
   
6,529,112
   
1,232,871
 
                     
Intangible asset
   
--
   
1,410,000
   
--
 
Property use rights
   
1,567,103
   
1,576,639
   
--
 
Goodwill
   
11,279,314
   
11,279,314
   
251,448
 
Available-for-sale securities
   
100,000
   
--
   
--
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
3,440,535
   
3,310,791
   
2,881,585
 
                     
Total assets
   
24,877,529
   
24,105,856
   
4,365,904
 
                     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                   
Current liabilities
                   
Trade and other payables
   
6,474,639
   
6,425,786
   
1,809,380
 
Deferred income
   
184,894
   
26,723
   
39,991
 
Short-term bank loan
   
1,812,229
   
1,812,229
   
300,000
 
Long-term bank loan - current portion
   
--
   
--
   
42,994
 
Mortgage loan
   
437,289
   
448,418
   
--
 
                     
Total current liabilities
   
8,909,051
   
8,713,156
   
2,192,365
 
                     
Long-term bank loan - non-current portion
   
---
   
--
   
459,344
 
Due to a shareholder
   
--
   
320,536
   
--
 
                     
Total liabilities
   
8,909,051
   
9,033,692
   
2,651,709
 
                     
Minority interest
   
2,257,211
   
2,143,897
   
3,531
 
                     
Commitments and contingencies
   
--
   
--
   
--
 
                     
Stockholders' equity
                   
Preferred stock, par value of US$0.001 each; 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding
   
--
   
--
   
--
 
Common stock, par value of US$0.001 each;
50,000,000 shares authorized, 30,889,997 shares
issued at March 31, 2005
   
30,890
   
30,890
   
10,971
 
Common stock, par value of US$0.001 each; 100,000 shares to be issued
   
100
   
--
   
--
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
31,017,628
   
30,817,729
   
11,096,208
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
760,000
   
--
   
--
 
Statutory reserve
   
79,488
   
--
   
--
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(18,176,839
)
 
(17,964,755
)
 
(9,396,515
)
                     
Total stockholders' equity
   
13,711,267
   
12,928,267
   
1,710,664
 
                     
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
   
24,877,529
   
24,105,856
   
4,365,904
 



   
UNAUDITED
3 MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2005
 
AUDITED
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2004
 
 AUDITED
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
 
   
US$
 
US$
 
 US$
 
               
Operating revenues
   
1,913,190
   
3,092,744
   
2,885,600
 
                     
Operating costs and expenses
   
(351,718
)
 
(729,803
)
 
(1,213,169
)
                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
(1,523,533
)
 
(8,133,140
)
 
(3,767,788
)
                     
Other expenses
   
(52,792
)
 
(1,438,435
)
 
(186,278
)
                     
Loss from operations
   
(14,853
)
 
(7,208,634
)
 
(2,281,635
)
                     
Non-operating income (expense)
                   
                     
Other income
   
18,445
   
140,014
   
2,490
 
                     
Interest expenses
   
(39,169
)
 
(65,909
)
 
(14,811
)
                     
Equity in net loss of affiliate
   
--
   
--
   
(32,051
)
                     
Loss before income taxes and minority interest
   
(35,577
)
 
(7,134,529
)
 
(2,326,007
)
                     
Income taxes expense
   
(28,110
)
 
(46,553
)
 
--
 
                     
Loss before minority interest
   
(63,687
)
 
(7,181,082
)
 
(2,326,007
)
                     
Minority interest
   
(113,314
)
 
(413,311
)
 
120,471
 
                     
Net Loss
   
(177,001
)
 
(7,594,393
)
 
(2,205,536
 
                     
Fair value adjustment on available-for-dale asecurities
   
760,000
   
--
   
--
 
                     
Comprehensive income (loss)
   
582,999
   
(7,594,393
)
 
(2,205,536
)
 

China World Trade Corporation
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated State of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2004
   
GNGCM
 
The Company
 
Pro forma
adjustments
 
 
 
Pro forma
consolidated
balance
 
   
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
 
 
US$
 
Operating revenues
                     
Club and business centre
   
-
   
551,497
               
551,497
 
Business traveling services
   
4,989,881
   
-
               
4,989,881
 
Business value-added services
   
-
   
40,695
               
40,695
 
Rental
   
-
   
701,284
               
701,284
 
Trading and others
   
7,577
   
123,496
               
131,073
 
                                 
     
4,997,458
   
1,416,972
               
6,414,430
 
Operating costs and expenses
                               
Club and business centre
   
-
   
(91,415
)
             
(91,415
)
Business traveling services
   
(334,184
)
 
-
               
(334,184
)
Business value-added services
   
-
   
(1,841
)
             
(1,841
)
Rental
   
-
   
(403,735
)
             
(403,735
)
Trading and others
   
-
   
(120,224
)
             
(120,224
)
                                 
     
(334,184
)
 
(617,215
)
             
(951,399
)
 
Other expenses
                               
Depreciation
   
(97,967
)
 
(185,225
)
             
(283,192
)
Impairment losses on intangible assets
   
-
   
(222,676
)
             
(222,676
)
Impairment loss on goodwill
   
-
   
(388,118
)
             
(388,118
)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
   
-
   
(594,343
)
             
(594,343
)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
(2,529,451
)
 
(7,290,150
)
             
(9,819,601
)
                                 
     
(2,627,418
)
 
(8,680,512
)
             
(11,307,930
)
                                 
Profit (Loss) from operations
   
2,035,856
   
(7,880,755
)
             
(5,844,899
)
                                 
Non-operating income (expenses)
                               
Other income
   
410,790
   
139,816
               
550,606
 
Interest expenses
   
(202,007
)
 
(32,965
)
             
(234,972
)
                                 
Profit (Loss) before income taxes and minority interests
   
2,244,639
   
(7,773,904
)
             
(5,529,265
)
                                 
Income before income taxes and minority interests
                               
Income taxes expense
   
(136,366
)
 
-
               
(136,366
)
                                 
Profit (Loss) before minority interest
   
2,108,273
   
(7,773,904
)
             
(5,665,631
)
                                 
Minority interests
   
(93,183
)
 
628
   
(987,394
)
 
(a
)
 
(1,079,949
)
                                 
Net loss
   
2,015,090
   
(7,773,276
)
             
(6,745,580
)
                                 
Loss per share of common stock
                               
- Basic
         
(0.37
)
             
(0.32
)
                                 
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding
         
21,102,405
               
21,102,405
 
 
Footnotes:
 
(1)
For an explanation of note (a), refer to the pro forma adjustments set forth on page 215 of this prospectus.
 
(2)
GNGCM is an abbreviation for Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Peoples’ Republic of China.
 
(3)    
The Company refers to China World Trade Corporation.

 
 

We are subject to various risks that may materially harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other information in this prospectus before deciding to purchase our common stock. If any of these risks or uncertainties actually occurs, our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially harmed. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment.

Risks Related To Our Business and Industry.

We Have Had Net Losses From Our Operations And Anticipate That Losses Will Continue. We May Not Be Able To Become Profitable In The Future.

We have had a history of losses from our operations. We had a net loss from operations for the year ended September 30, 2003 of $2,205,536. We also had a net loss from operations for the year ended December 31, 2004 of $7,594,393. The current year-end loss was primarily attributable to the non-cash accounting treatments in provision, impairment, and share issuance to employees resulting from them exercising their stock options and the issuance of shares to various third parties for their respective services rendered in areas of marketing; information technology; investor relations and research; and financing. We may not be profitable in the future.

If We Are Unable To Raise Additional Capital, We Will Likely Have To Curtail Our Operations.
 

We presently have limited operating capital. We have banking facilities of $2.5 million, and our only other committed source of capital comes from Cornell Capital’s $30.0 million commitment pursuant to the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement financing. We believe we need at least $2.5 million in additional capital in 2005 to maintain our current operations. The Standby Equity Distribution Agreement is intended to provide funds for general working capital to us, although there can be no assurances as to the amount of funds it will be able to make available. Current revenue from our operations is not sufficient to cover our costs, our current expansion or our plans for the future. We may be unable to expand credit arrangements on satisfactory terms, especially since for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, our independent auditors have raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. There is a risk that we will be unable to obtain additional capital when needed even if advances are made under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, which would require us to curtail our operations.

We Are A Holding Company That Depends On Our Foreign Subsidiaries For Distributions Of Funds To Meet Our Working Capital Needs And To Pay Dividends To Our Shareholders; Given Restrictions Under Chinese Law, Such Distributions May Never Be Made.

We are a holding company incorporated under the laws of Nevada. Our business activities are presently carried out through twenty-three majority and wholly-owned subsidiary companies. Seven of these companies are incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands, five of these companies are incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong, and the remaining five are incorporated in the Peoples’ Republic of China. Accordingly, we must rely entirely upon distributions from the subsidiaries to generate funds for our working capital needs and to pay dividends to shareholders. In China, there are legal restrictions that may limit the ability of our company to pay dividends to a foreign holding company except out of accumulated profits, which are determined in accordance with Chinese accounting standards and regulations. Some of our Chinese subsidiaries do not currently have any accumulated profits. Hence, this limitation may restrict our ability to make distributions to meet our working capital needs and to make dividend payments.

 
We Operate A Diverse Line Of Businesses And There Can Be No Assurances That We Have The Management Skills To Successfully Integrate Our Operations.

While all of our business activities are focused on the servicing, trade, travel and finance industries within China, we currently operate three divisions, one engaged in business clubs in China since August 2002, one engaged in providing business travel services principally in the airline ticketing and hotel room consolidation market and in providing insurance services, since August 2004, and one that provides business value-added services, such as credit card services and merchant related businesses, including consultancy services, since March 2003. All three divisions are currently operational and have facilities and employees. Some of our services face intense competition and they require management personnel with different and varying skill sets. There can be no assurances that we have the necessary management skills to successfully manage our diverse interests.

We May Not Be Able To Successfully Commercialize Our Business Club Operations, In Which Case We Would Have To Close Them At Great Expense To Our Company.

Our strategy for our business clubs is to grow through our subsidiaries by serving domestic companies attempting to enter into the international business community, as well as companies attempting to do business with China. Our success will depend on our ability to deliver quality support services to our customers. In addition, finding, training and retaining qualified bilingual persons with knowledge of the requirements, business practices and customs of both the United States and China is expensive, time consuming and difficult. If we cannot serve our target market or recruit talented employees, we may have to close our business clubs at a great expense to our company.

The Revenue Of Our Business Clubs Is Dependent Upon Harmonious Political Relations Between The United States And China, And Any Deterioration In Those Relations Would Negatively Impact The Revenue And Operating Profit Of Our Clubs.

Our business endeavors involving the China World Trade Association and our business clubs focus on fostering business relations with the Peoples’ Republic of China. Two of our subsidiaries operate business clubs in Guangzhou and Beijing, the PRC for foreign business interests. Our revenue is directly affected by political and economic conditions in China and would be adversely affected by disruptions in the diplomatic and political relationships between the U.S. and China. Further, public opinion of U.S. corporations conducting business with the Chinese may fluctuate and could impact the success of this aspect of our business plan.

 
The Markets In Which Our Business Clubs Operate And The Demand For Our Services Is Characterized By Rapidly Evolving Developments And Frequent Service Improvements By Competitors, All Of Which Could Render Our Existing Business Club Services Obsolete And Unmarketable.

Our plan for the business clubs is based on the need for foreign companies to have introduction and access to the economic opportunities of the Peoples’ Republic of China. We believe that there is a legitimate demand by foreign companies for our product. However, the market for these types of services is characterized by rapidly evolving developments and frequent improvements. There are a number of competitors including government and nonprofit associations that provide some or all of the same services as we provide. In such a competitive marketplace our business clubs may not continue to be accepted and services of another competitor may replace the services that we offer.

Our Business Clubs Operations Are Subject To The Foreign Investment Climate And International Trade Operations In China Which Currently Enjoy Favorable Trade Policies With The West; If The Chinese Government Discontinues These Policies, Our Operations Could Be Severely Affected And We Could Be Forced To Close Our Business Clubs.

The Chinese government owns the majority of productive assets in China. The Chinese government has recently attempted economic reforms to decentralize some industries and encourage private economic development. Our business plan seeks to capitalize on these reforms. If the reforms are inconsistent or ineffectual, the Chinese government may discontinue or alter the policies. If that happened, we may be forced to close our business clubs.

We Are Subject To The Uncertainty Of The Chinese Legal System, And Such Uncertainty May Be Unfavorable To Many Aspects Of Our Operations And To Our Stock Price.

Our business plan depends on fostering business relationships pertaining to the Peoples’ Republic of China. Our business clubs and all of our other activities operate from facilities located in China. Accordingly, we must conform to the governmental regulations and rules of China. The Chinese legal infrastructure is distinctly different in operation from its United States counterpart. The PRC legal system is a system based on written statutes, and, since 1979, the PRC government has been developing a comprehensive system of commercial laws, and considerable progress has been made in introducing laws and regulations dealing with economic matters such as foreign investment, corporate organization and governance, commerce, taxation and trade. These laws and regulations are relatively new, and because of the limited volume of published cases and their non-binding nature, interpretation and enforcement of these laws and regulations involve substantial uncertainties. Such uncertainties are unfavorable to many aspects of our operations and they may also negatively impact the market price of our common stock.

 
Our Limited Operating History May Not Serve As An Adequate Basis To Judge Our Future Prospects And Operating Results.

We have only a limited operating history from which you can evaluate our business and our prospects. Moreover, in August 2004, we acquired the New Generation Group of companies which increased our total assets six-fold and may or may not have a positive contribution to earnings in the future. As a result, you cannot judge our future prospects and operating results from our limited operating history.

Declines Or Disruptions In The Travel Industry Generally Could Reduce The Revenues Of Our Business Travel Operations.

Since our indirect acquisition of 51% of the capital stock of the New Generation Group of companies, our business is greatly affected by the health of the travel industry in China. Because travel expenditures are highly sensitive to the general business climate and personal discretionary spending levels, economic downturns and catastrophic events tend to have an adverse impact on the travel industry. Adverse trends or events that tend to reduce travel and are likely to reduce our revenues include:

·  
increases in prices in the airline, hotel or other travel-related sectors;
·  
increases in the occurrence of travel-related accidents;
·  
outbreak of war or conflict across the Taiwan Strait or elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region.
·  
increases in terrorism or the occurrence of a terrorist attack in the Asia-Pacific region or elsewhere;
·  
poor weather conditions or changes in climate throughout a particular region; and
·  
man-made or natural disasters that occur in any particular region.

As a result of any of these events, over which we have no control, our operating results and financial conditions could be materially and adversely affected.

We May Experience Difficulties Managing Our Rapid Growth Because Such Growth May Present Significant Challenges To Our Management And Administrative Systems And Resources.

We have experienced rapid growth primarily through the acquisition of control of the New Generation Group of companies during the previous fiscal year. On June 30, 2004, we had approximately 120 employees. After the New Generation acquisition on August 2, 2004, we had approximately 400 employees. As of March 31, 2005, we had a total of approximately 600 employees. Our integration of the New Generation employees and continued expansion may present significant challenges to our management and administrative systems and resources. If we are not able to successfully integrate the New Generation Group of companies into our management and administrative systems, our results of operations will be negatively affected.

If We Fail To Attract And Retain Customers In A Cost-Effective Manner, Our Ability To Grow And Maintain Profitability May Be Impaired.

Our business strategy is substantially dependent on our ability to increase the overall number of airline and hotel customer transactions with us in a cost-effective manner. In order to increase the number of transactions, we use a call center and website, in addition to general advertising and promotions at international airports. These efforts resulted in approximately 995,000 air tickets sold and 473 hotel bookings in 2004 and approximately 286,000 air tickets sold and 568 hotel bookings for the three months ended March 31, 2005. Although we have spent significant financial and other resources on sales and marketing and plan to continue to do so, we cannot assure you that these efforts will be cost-effective in attracting new customers or increasing transaction volume. If we do not achieve our marketing objectives, our ability to grow our revenues and maintain profitability may be impaired.

 
Our Business May Be Harmed If We Fail To Strengthen Our Corporate Image Recognition Among Current And Potential Customers, Suppliers And Business Partners.

We believe that we must be successful in the promotion of our China World Trade’s corporate image in order to continue to grow our business and secure new business relationships. We must introduce new consumers to our China World Trade and New Generation names and ensure that the name is associated with quality and value. We cannot assure you that we will be successful in our efforts to introduce the names to a wider group of consumers or that we will be successful in establishing our brand image among consumers. If we fail to strengthen our name recognition among our current and potential customers, suppliers and business partners, our operating results and financial condition may be adversely affected.

Our Travel Business Depends On The Technology Infrastructure Of Third Parties. If The Software And Communication Support Systems Of Such Third Parties Were Interrupted, It Could Impair The Quality Of Our Service.

We rely on third-party computer systems and other service providers, including the computerized reservation systems of airlines and hotels to make reservations and confirmations. We rely on TravelSky’s Eterm system as the reservation system for our air ticketing operation. We also employ company systems developed by A Point Limited for hotel reservations. Other third parties provide, for instance, telecommunications access lines (China Telecom and China Netcom), significant computer systems and software licensing (Symantec Corporation), as well as company system support and maintenance service (A Point Information Technology). Any interruption in these or other third-party services or deterioration in their performance could impair the quality of our service.

Our Online Business Relies On The Existence Of An Adequate Telecommunications Infrastructure For Continued Growth Of China’s Internet Market. If China’s Infrastructure Does Not Continue To Grow, Our Travel Service Operations Could Be Impeded.

Although private sector Internet service providers currently exist in China, almost all access to the Internet is maintained through a network owned by China Netcom under the regulatory supervision of China’s Ministry of Information Industry. In addition, the national networks in China connect to the Internet through a government-controlled international gateway. This international gateway is the only channel through which a domestic Chinese user can connect to the international Internet network. We rely on this infrastructure and China Netcom to provide data communications capacity, primarily through local telecommunications lines. We cannot assure you that this infrastructure will be further developed. In addition, we will have no access to alternative networks and services, on a timely basis if at all, in the event of any infrastructure disruption or failure. The Internet infrastructure in China may not support the demands associated with continued growth in Internet usage.

 
The Content On Our Website May Subject Us To Litigation, Which May Be Time-Consuming And Costly To Defend.

The content on our website contains information about flights, hotels and popular vacation destinations, as well as customer feedback about certain travel-related services. Third parties could take legal action against us for any false or misleading information accessible on our websites. Any claims could be time consuming to defend, result in litigation and divert management’s attention and resources, any of which could have a material and adverse impact on our operating results and financial condition.

New Generation’s Insurance Operations Experienced Negative Growth in Revenues From $929,916 For The Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2003 to $423,247 For The Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2004, then to $85,340 For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2005. It had Profit From Operations Of $653,566 For The Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2003; Profit From Operations Of $229,996 For The Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2004; and Profit From Operations Of $45,629 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005. There Can Be No Assurances That This Negative Trend In Revenue And Profitability Will Improve.

Due to a number of risk factors that are discussed below, the most important of which may be increasing competition in its markets with low barriers to entry for competitors, we can make no assurances that this negative trend in revenue or profitability will improve.

We Cannot Accurately Forecast Our Commission Revenues Because Our Commissions Depend On Premium Rates Charged By Insurance Companies, Which Have Historically Varied. Therefore, It May Be Difficult For You To Predict The Future Performance Of Our Insurance Operations.

New Generation’s insurance operations are primarily engaged in insurance brokerage and agency activities, and derive revenues largely from commissions paid by insurance companies. For the year ended December 31, 2004, we derived $423,247 from brokerage activities and agency activities. We do not determine or set insurance premiums. Premium rates are determined by insurers based on a fluctuating market. Premium rates depend on, among other things, line of business, geographical region, insurance carrier and specific underwriting factors. Because we do not determine the timing and extent of premium pricing changes, we cannot accurately forecast our commission revenues, including whether they will significantly decline. As a result, our budgets for future acquisitions, capital expenditures, dividend payments and other expenditures may have to be adjusted to account for unexpected changes in revenues.

 
We Derive A Substantial Portion Of Our Commission Revenues From One Insurance Company, The Loss Of Which Could Result In Additional Expense And Loss Of Market Share.

Our life and accident insurance programs are primarily underwritten by China Life Insurance and HuaAn Assets Insurance Co. Ltd. For the three months ended March 31, 2005, approximately $34,000, or 40%, of our commissions and fees were generated from policies underwritten by China Life Insurance. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 and the year ended December 31, 2004 approximately $404,000, or 41%, and $196,000, or 44%, respectively, of our commissions and fees were generated from policies underwritten by HuaAn Assets Insurance Co. Ltd. Other than HuaAn, we also derive revenues from China Union Assets Co. Ltd., China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Peoples’ Insurance Company of China (PICC), Pingan Insurance Company of China, and China Pacific Assets Insurance Co. Ltd., TianAn Assets Insurance Co. Ltd. and Tai Ping Insurance Co. Ltd. Commissions and fees generated from these companies is approximately 50% of our total revenue.

Because Our Insurance Business Is Highly Concentrated In The Guangdong Province, Adverse Conditions Or Regulatory Changes In This Province Could Adversely Affect Our Financial Condition.

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2003, our insurance operations derived $929,916, or 100% of its commissions and fees from the Guangdong Province. For the year ended December 31, 2004, our insurance operations derived $423,247, or 100% of its commissions and fees from the Guangdong Province. Also, for the three months ended March 31, 2005, it derived $85,340 or 100% of its commissions and fees from the Guangdong Province. We believe that the regulatory environment for insurance agencies in Guangdong currently is no more restrictive than in other provinces of China. Because our business is concentrated in one province, we face greater exposure to unfavorable changes in regulatory conditions in Guangdong’s insurance agencies than an insurance agency whose operations are more diversified through a greater number of provinces. In addition, the occurrence of adverse economic conditions, natural or other disasters, or other circumstances specific to or otherwise significantly impacting Guangdong Province could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

The Growth Strategy Of Our Insurance Business Depends In Part On The Acquisition Of Insurance Agencies, Which May Not Be Available On Acceptable Terms In The Future And Which, If Consummated, May Not Be Advantageous To Us.

Our growth strategy includes the acquisition of insurance agencies. Currently, we have branches in Foshan, Shunde, Dongguan, Zhongshan and Gaoming in Guangdong Province. We expand to other major cities in Guangdong through acquisitions to form a provincial network. Our ability to successfully identify suitable acquisition candidates, complete acquisitions, integrate acquired businesses into our operations, and expand into new markets, although we currently have no specific target markets selected, will require us to continue to implement and improve our operations, financial, and management information systems. Part of the time and expense related to newly acquired agencies includes the integration of an acquired agency's existing computer system into ours. Further, integrated, acquired entities may not achieve levels of revenue, profitability, or productivity comparable to our existing locations, or otherwise perform as expected. In addition, we compete for acquisition and expansion opportunities with entities that have substantially greater resources. Acquisitions also involve a number of special risks, such as: diversion of management's attention; difficulties in the integration of acquired operations and retention of personnel; entry into unfamiliar markets; unanticipated problems or legal liabilities; and tax and accounting issues, some or all of which could have a material adverse effect on the results of our operations and our financial condition.

 
The Current Market Share Of Our Business May Decrease As A Result Of Increased Competition From Insurance Companies And The Financial Services Industry.

The insurance agency business is highly competitive and we actively compete with numerous firms for clients and insurance carriers, many of which have relationships with insurance companies or have a significant presence in niche insurance markets that may give them an advantage over us. Because relationships between insurance agencies and insurance carriers or clients are often local or regional in nature, this potential competitive disadvantage is particularly pronounced outside of the Guangdong Province. In addition, a number of insurance companies are engaged in the direct sale of insurance, primarily to individuals, and do not pay commissions to agents and brokers.

In addition, because of legislation permitting banks, securities firms and insurance companies to affiliate, the financial services industry may experience further consolidation, and we therefore may experience increased competition from insurance companies and the financial services industry, as a growing number of larger financial institutions increasingly, and aggressively, offer a wider variety of financial services, including insurance, than we currently offer.

Our Operations Compete In Highly Regulated Industries, Which Results In Increased Expenses And Restrictions On Our Ability To Do Business.

We conduct business and are subject to comprehensive regulation and supervision by government agencies in Guangdong Province and in Beijing, China. For instance, our air-ticketing business is subject to the supervision of Civil Aviation Administration of China (GAAC) and its regional branch. The travel agency business is subject to the supervision of the China National Tourism Administration and local tourism bureaus. The insurance brokerage operations are under the supervision of the China Insurance Regulatory Commission. Our business conduct is also generally regulated by Chinese laws, central and local governmental regulations, as well as industry regulations. Such regulation results in increased legal expenses for our company and restricts our ability to conduct business without compliance with various laws and policies. These expenses and restrictions increase our cost of doing business and may reduce our overall profitability.

We Have Not Determined The Amount Of Resources And The Time That Will Be Necessary To Adequately Respond To Rapid Technological Change In Our Industry, Which May Adversely Affect Our Business And Operating Results.

Frequent technological changes, new products and services and evolving industry standards are all influencing the traveling and insurance businesses, and the Internet, for example, is increasingly used to transmit benefits and related information to clients and to facilitate business-to-business information exchange and transactions. We believe that the development and implementation of new technologies will require additional investment of our capital resources in the future. We anticipate an expenditure of approximately $1 million in fiscal 2005 to develop and implement these new technologies, which include the development of a travel networking system and the replacement of existing computer booking system. We have not determined, however, the amount of resources and the time that this development and implementation may require, which may result in short-term, unexpected interruptions to our business, or may result in a competitive disadvantage in price and/or efficiency, as we endeavor to develop or implement new technologies.

 
Quarterly And Annual Variations In Our Commissions That Result From The Timing Of Policy Renewals And The Net Effect Of New And Lost Business Production May Have Unexpected Effects On Our Results Of Operations.

Our commission income (including contingent commissions but excluding fees), which typically accounts for approximately 8% of our total annual revenues, can vary quarterly or annually due to the timing of policy renewals and the net effect of new and lost business production. The factors that cause these variations are not within our control. Specifically, consumer demand for insurance products can influence the timing of renewals, new business and lost business, which includes generally policies that are not renewed, and cancellations. In addition, as discussed, we rely on insurance companies for the payment of certain commissions. Because these payments are processed internally by these insurance companies, we may not receive a payment that is otherwise expected from a particular insurance company in one of our quarters or years until after the end of that period, which can adversely affect our ability to budget for significant future expenditures.

Quarterly and annual fluctuations in revenues based on increases and decreases associated with the timing of policy renewals have had an adverse effect on our financial condition in the past, and we may experience such effects in the future.

Our Business Value Added Services Represent An Unproven Business Model In China, And There Can Be No Assurances That Our Endeavors Will Be Successful.

The business model for our business value-added services is unproven in China, and there can be no assurances that our endeavors will be successful. Our business value-added services focus on interactive marketing and incentive programs for merchants, financial institutions, telecom operators, and large corporations with significant client bases. In some developed countries, these types of programs are well established and accepted by commercial enterprises. However, in China, our programs are considered innovative and there can be no assurances that they will be embraced by our target customers. A lack of customer acceptance would be very detrimental to our plan of operations.
 
We May Suffer Currency Exchange Losses If The Renminbi Depreciates Relative To The U.S. Dollar.

Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. However, a substantial portion of our assets and revenues are denominated in the Chinese currency, Renminbi, commonly referred to as RMB. Our assets and revenues expressed in our U.S. dollar financial statements will decline in value if the Renminbi depreciates relative to the U.S. dollar. Any such depreciation could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Very limited hedging transactions are available in China to reduce our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations and we do not intend to engage in any such transactions. In addition, our currency exchange losses may be magnified by Chinese exchange control regulations that restrict our ability to convert Renminbi into U.S. dollars.

 
We May Not Be Able To Freely Convert Renminbi Into Foreign Currency If The Chinese Government Reverses Its Current Policies, Which Would Impair Our Ability To Pay Dividends In A Foreign Currency.

A portion of our revenues and operating expenses will be denominated in Renminbi while a portion of our capital expenditures are denominated in U.S. dollars.

Under current Chinese regulations, the payment of dividends, trade and service-related foreign transactions to a foreign investor of a foreign-invested enterprise is treated as a “current account” payment for which the approval of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange is not required. However, in order to distribute dividends we may be required to file documentation to a designated foreign exchange bank. The Bank must certify that all requirements have been met, such as payment of taxes, directors’ approval and a capital verification report issued by an accounting firm. If a foreign-invested enterprise dissolves, a return of capital, which includes foreign direct investment, is treated as a “capital account” payment. This typically requires approval of the State Administration of Foreign Exchanges’ in addition to the filing of documentation.

China World Trade may currently convert Renminbi for transactions under the “current account” without the approval of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange for settlement of “current account” transactions, including payment of dividends, by providing commercial documents evidencing these transactions. They may also retain foreign exchange in their current accounts (subject to a ceiling approved by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange) to satisfy foreign exchange liabilities or to pay dividends. However, the relevant Chinese governmental authorities may limit or eliminate the ability to purchase and retain foreign currencies in the future. Such a change of policy would materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our Shareholders May Not Be Able To Enforce U.S. Civil Liabilities Claims Arising Under The Securities Laws Of The United States Or Any State Thereof.

Our operations and assets are largely outside the United States and are held through wholly-owned subsidiaries largely incorporated under the laws of China and Hong Kong. Many of our directors and officers are nationals and/or residents of China. All or a substantial portion of the assets of these persons are located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for you to effect service of process within the United States upon these persons. In addition, there is uncertainty as to whether the courts of the China would recognize or enforce judgments of United States courts obtained against us or such persons predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof, or be competent to hear original actions brought in these countries against us or such persons predicated upon the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof.
 
You Will Have Limited Participation In The Management Or Operations Of China World Trade.

Currently, our officers and directors beneficially own approximately 54.8% of our common stock. The Chairman of our Board, Mr. Chi Hung Tsang currently is the beneficial owner of 17,105,948 shares, which is approximately 48.3% of our outstanding shares. As a result, he will have significant influence over all matters requiring approval by our stockholders without the approval of minority stockholders. In addition, he may be able to elect all of the members of our Board of Directors, which will allow him to significantly control our affairs and management. He will also be able to affect most corporate matters requiring stockholder approval by written consent, without the need for a duly noticed and duly-held meeting of stockholders. Accordingly, you will be limited in your ability to influence change in how we conduct our business.

 
There Is Limited Liability Of Our Management Under Our Articles Of Incorporation And By-Laws And They Are Held Harmless For Certain Actions Under State Law. Such Provisions Substantially Limit Our Shareholders’ Ability To Hold Officers And Directors Liable For Breaches Of Fiduciary Duty.

China World Trade has adopted provisions to its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws which limit the liability of its Officers and Directors, and provide for indemnification by China World Trade of its Officers and Directors to the full extent permitted by Nevada corporate law, which generally provides that its officers and directors shall have no personal liability to China World Trade or its stockholders for monetary damages for breaches of their fiduciary duties as directors, except for breaches of their duties of loyalty, acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or knowing violation of law, acts involving unlawful payment of dividends or unlawful stock purchases or redemptions, or any transaction from which a director derives an improper personal benefit. Such provisions substantially limit the shareholder's ability to hold officers and directors liable for breaches of fiduciary duty, and may require China World Trade to indemnify its officers and directors. This limits a shareholder's ability to hold officers and directors accountable in general, which renders their investment more risky.

Risk Related To This Offering

There Is Currently A Limited Market For Our Common Stock.
 
There is currently a limited trading market for our shares of Common Stock, and there can be no assurance that a more substantial market will ever develop or be maintained. Any market price for shares of our Common Stock is likely to be very volatile, and numerous factors beyond our control may have a significant adverse effect. In addition, the stock markets for small market capitalization stocks generally have experienced, and continue to experience, extreme price and volume fluctuations which have affected the market price of many small companies and which have often been unrelated to the operating performance of these companies. These broad market fluctuations, as well as general economic and political conditions, may also adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock. Further, there is no correlation between the present limited market price of our Common Stock and our revenues, book value, assets or other established criteria of value. The present limited quotations of our Common Stock should not be considered indicative of the actual value of China World Trade or our Common Stock

Future Sales Of Our Common Stock Could Put Downward Selling Pressure On Our Shares, And Adversely Affect The Stock Price. There Is A Risk That This Downward Pressure May Make It Impossible For An Investor To Sell His Shares At Any Reasonable Price.

Future sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market, or the perception that such sales could occur, could put downward selling pressure on our shares, and adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Such sales could be made pursuant to a registered offering such as the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, or Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as shares become eligible for sale under the Rule.

Sales Of Our Common Stock By Cornell Capital During The Pricing Period Will Put Downward Pressure On Our Stock Price, Which Could Directly Increase The Number Of Shares And Reduce The Price At Which Cornell Capital Will Purchase Shares Under The Standby Equity Distribution Agreement.

Cornell Capital may sell shares on the market during the five-day pricing period, which could put downward pressure on our stock price and significantly increase the number of shares which we must sell to it in order to realize a particular advance. As Cornell Capital sells more shares of our stock into the market, there will be additional downward price pressure. Under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, a falling stock price means that we may not be able to sell enough shares to Cornell Capital in order to realize a particular advance. This could have a spiraling effect that could make it difficult for us to realize our financing goals.

 
The Market Price Of Our Shares Of Common Stock May Be Depressed By The Overhang Of Certain Outstanding Warrants Issued To Insiders.

In 2002, China World Trade issued warrants to Powertronic and Mr. Tsang. These warrants permit Powertronic to purchase up to four million shares and Mr. Tsang to purchase up to four million shares of common stock. The warrants may be exercised within two years of their issuance at an exercise price of US$0.575 per share and US$0.92 per share, respectively, which is considerably below the current market price of our common stock. On December 5, 2003, China World Trade entered into another warrant agreement with Mr. Tsang in exchange for Mr. Tsang’s surrender of certain rents for space occupied by our company. This agreement permits Mr. Tsang to purchase up to six million additional shares at an exercise price, which starts at $0.75 per share. Exercise of all or part of the remaining 4,500,000 warrants to purchase shares of our common stock, which have “cashless exercise” provisions, could depress the market price for the shares

We Have Never Paid Dividends On Our Common Stock And You May Never Receive Dividends. There Is A Risk That An Investor In Our Company Will Never See A Return On Investment And The Stock May Become Worthless.

We have never paid dividends on our common stock, although none of our outstanding loans or other financial documents contain provisions that limit our ability to pay dividends. We intend to retain earnings, if any, to finance the development and expansion of our business. Future dividend policy will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be contingent upon future earnings, if any, our financial condition, capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors. Future dividends may also be affected by covenants contained in loan or other financing documents, which may be executed by us in the future. Therefore, there can be no assurance that cash dividends of any kind will ever be paid. If you are counting on a return on your investment in the common stock, the shares are a risky investment.

Because Our Common Stock Is Considered A Penny Stock, Any Investment In Our Common Stock Is Considered To Be A High-Risk Investment And Is Subject To Restrictions On Marketability.

Our Shares are "penny stocks" within the definition of that term under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are generally equity securities with a price of less than $5.00. Our shares will be subject to rules that impose sales practice and disclosure requirements on certain broker-dealers who engage in certain transactions involving a penny stock. Broker-dealers may be discouraged from effecting transactions in our shares because they are subject to the penny stock rules. These rules impose restrictions on the marketability of the common stock and may affect its market value.

 
Existing Shareholders Will Experience Significant Dilution From Our Sale Of Shares Under The Standby Equity Distribution Agreement.

The sale of shares pursuant to the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement will have a dilutive impact on our stockholders. For example, if the offering occurred on August 1, 2005, at an assumed offering price of $2.10 per share, the new stockholders would experience an immediate dilution in the net tangible book value of $0.03 per share. Dilution per share at prices of $1.50, $1.00, and $0.50 per share would be -$0.57, -$1.07 and -$1.57, respectively.

As a result, our net income per share could decrease in future periods, and the market price of our common stock could decline. In addition, the lower our stock price, the more shares of common stock we will have to issue under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement to draw down the full amount. If our stock price is lower, then our existing stockholders will experience greater dilution.

Under The Standby Equity Distribution Agreement Cornell Capital Will Pay Less Than The Then-Prevailing Market Price Of Our Common Stock, Which Will Create An Incentive For Sales Of The Discounted Stock And May Result In A Downward Spiral Of Our Stock Price.

The common stock to be issued under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement will be issued at a 1% discount to the lowest closing bid price for the five days immediately following the notice date of an advance. In addition, Cornell Capital will retain 4% from each advance. Based on this discount, Cornell Capital will have an incentive to sell immediately to realize the gain on the 1% discount. These discounted sales could cause the price of our common stock to decline, based on increased selling of our common stock. As the price of our common stock declines, Cornell Capital will have an even greater incentive to increase the number of shares that it sells, which may have the effect of a downward spiral on our stock price.

The Selling Stockholders Intend To Sell Their Shares Of Common Stock In The Market, Which Sales May Cause Our Stock Price To Decline.

The selling stockholders intend to sell in the public market 16,981,717 shares of common stock being registered in this offering. That means that up to 16,981,717 shares may be sold pursuant to this registration statement. Such sales may cause our stock price to decline. The officers and directors of our company and those shareholders who are significant shareholders as defined by the Commission will continue to be subject to the provisions of various insider trading rules and Rule 144 regulations.

 
The Sale Of Our Stock Under Our Standby Equity Distribution Agreement Could Encourage Short Sales By Third Parties, Which Could Contribute To The Future Decline Of Our Stock Price.

In many circumstances, the provisions of a Standby Equity Distribution Agreement for companies that are traded on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board have the potential to cause a significant downward pressure on the price of common stock. This is especially the case if the shares being placed into the market exceed the market’s ability to take up the increased stock or if we have not performed in such a manner to show that the equity funds raised will be used to grow our company. Such an event could place further downward pressure on the price of common stock. Under the terms of our Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, we may request numerous drawdowns pursuant to the terms of the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. Even if we use the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement to grow our revenues and profits or invest in assets that are materially beneficial to us, the opportunity exists for short sellers and others to contribute to the future decline of our company’s stock price. If there are significant short sales of stock, the price decline that would result from this activity will cause the share price to decline more so which in turn may cause long holders of the stock to sell their shares thereby contributing to sales of stock in the market. If there is an imbalance on the sell side of the market for the stock, the price will decline.

In addition to the possibility of short selling described above, Cornell Capital may, itself, engage in naked short sales in the market, which would have the effect of driving down the price of our stock. Cornell Capital can do so, pursuant to the terms of the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, as long as the short sales are not in excess of the amount of shares owned. Notwithstanding this ability, Cornell Capital has voluntarily agreed that it will not engage in short sale transactions in our common stock for the duration of the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement.

It is not possible to predict those circumstances whereby short sales could materialize or to what the share price could drop. In some companies that have been subjected to short sales the stock price has dropped to near zero. This could happen to our stock price.

The Price You Pay In This Offering Will Fluctuate And May Be Higher Or Lower Than The Prices Paid By Other People Participating In This Offering.

The price in this offering will fluctuate based on the prevailing market price of the common stock on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board. Accordingly, the price you pay in this offering may be higher or lower than prices paid by other people participating in this offering.

 
We May Not Be Able To Access Sufficient Funds Under The Standby Equity Distribution Agreement When Needed.

We are dependent on external financing to fund our operations. Our financing needs are expected to be provided, for the most part, from the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. No assurances can be given that such financing will be available in sufficient amounts or at all when needed, in part, because we are limited to a maximum draw down of $1.5 million (after the first draw down of $3.0 million) during any seven trading day period. In addition, the number of shares being registered may not be sufficient to draw all funds available to us under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. Based on the assumed offering price of $2.10 per share, and the 14,285,714 shares we are registering, we would not be able to draw the entire $30.0 million available under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. At this assumed price, we will be able to draw $27,300,000 with the 14,285,714 shares being registered. We would be required to register 1,285,714 additional shares at this assumed price to obtain the entire $30.0 million available under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. Based on the limited number of available authorized shares of common stock, in the event that the price of our common stock declines significantly, we would most likely need to obtain shareholder approval to increase the authorized shares of common stock to access additional amounts under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement.

We May Not Be Able To Draw Down Under The Standby Equity Distribution Agreement If Cornell Capital Holds More Than 9.9% Of Our Common Stock.

In the event that Cornell Capital holds more than 9.9% of the then-outstanding shares of our common stock, we will then be unable to draw down on the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. Currently, Cornell Capital has beneficial ownership of 4.4% of our common stock based on the 30,889,997 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2005, and therefore we would be able to draw down on the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement so long as Cornell Capital’s beneficial ownership remains below 9.9%. If Cornell Capital’s beneficial ownership increases to 9.9%, we would be unable to draw down on the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement.

We Have Issued Cornell Capital 225,000 Shares As A Commitment Fee Under The Standby Equity Distribution Agreement And Cornell Capital Has An Incentive To Sell Such Shares Immediately Before Any Decline In Our Stock Price, Which Selling Activity May Put Downward Pressure On Our Stock Price.

Pursuant to the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, we issued 225,000 shares of common stock to Cornell Capital as a commitment fee for agreeing to purchase up to $30.0 million of common stock from us. We issued such shares at zero cost to Cornell Capital which has a dilutive effect on our shareholders. In addition, Cornell Capital has an incentive to immediately sell these 225,000 shares in the market since the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement tends to put downward pressure on the price of our stock. Such sales, in and of themselves, may depress our stock price.


Included in this registration statement are various forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "believe" or other similar words. We have made forward-looking statements with respect to the following, among others: our goals and strategies; our ability to earn sufficient revenues; our ability to continue as a going concern; and our future revenue performance and our future results of operations. These statements are forward-looking and reflect our current expectations. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control.

The factors described above and the risk factors referred to in "Risk Factors" could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the forward-looking statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such factors. Further, we cannot assess the impact of each such factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

 

This prospectus relates to shares of our common stock that may be offered and sold from time to time by certain selling stockholders. There will be no proceeds to us from the sale of shares of common stock in this offering, other than any proceeds that may result from the exercise by the Selling Stockholders of the Warrants. However, we will receive the proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock to Cornell Capital under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. The purchase price of the shares purchased under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement will be equal to 99% of the lowest closing bid price of our common stock on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board for the five days immediately following the notice date. We will pay Cornell Capital 4% and Cambria Capital 4% of each advance as an additional fee.

Pursuant to the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, we cannot draw more than $1.5 million every seven trading days, except for the first draw which can be up to $3.0 million, or more than $30.0 million over twenty-four months. Since we have agreed to pay Cornell Capital a 1% discount and 4% of each advance as a fee; and to pay Cambria Capital 4% of each advance, we expect to receive only $1,365,000 of each advance net of this discount and fee, and $2,730,000 of the initial advance net of this discount and fee.

We have set forth below our intended use of proceeds for the range of net proceeds indicated below to be received under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. The table assumes estimated offering expenses of $85,000, plus 4% retainage and 1% discount payable to Cornell Capital under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement and 4% retainage payable to Cambria Capital under the Placement Agent Agreement. The figures below are estimates only, and may be changed due to various factors, including the timing of the receipt of the proceeds.

   
First
Advance
 
Succeeding Advances
 
Gross Proceeds
 
$
3,000,000
 
$
1,500,000
 
Net Proceeds
 
$
2,645,000
 
$
1,280,000
 
Number of shares issued under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement at an assumed price of $2.10 per share
   
1,428,571
   
714,286
 
               
INTENDED USE OF PROCEEDS
   
AMOUNT
   
AMOUNT
 
Acquisitions
 
$
1,000,000
 
$
600,000
 
Travel networking system
 
$
750,000
 
$
250,000
 
New World Trade Center Clubs
 
$
500,000
 
$
200,000
 
General Working Capital
 
$
395,000
 
$
230,000
 
TOTAL
 
$
2,645,000
 
$
1,280,000
 
 
 
 
The Standby Equity Distribution Agreement limits our use of proceeds to general working capital and prohibits the use of proceeds to pay any judgment or liability incurred by any officer, director or employee of our company, except under certain limited circumstances.

We have also set forth below a table that quantifies the total amount of proceeds which we expect to receive from the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, which is based on the $2.10 current market price of our common stock, as well as on additional prices that may result from downward price pressure from the purchase and sale of shares under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. Under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement with Cornell Capital the net proceeds are committed to our general working capital needs.

Assumed Per Share
Offering Price
Number of
Shares to be Issued
Gross Proceeds
Net Proceeds
General Working Capital
         
$0.25
120,000,000
30,000,000
27,215,000
4,445,117
$0.50
  60,000,000
30,000,000
27,215,000
4,445,117
$0.75
  40,000,000
30,000,000
27,215,000
4,445,117
$1.00
  30,000,000
30,000,000
27,215,000
4,445,117
$1.25
  24,000,000
30,000,000
27,215,000
4,445,117
$1.50
  20,000,000
30,000,000
27,215,000
4,445,117
$1.75
  17,142,857
30,000,000
27,215,000
4,445,117
$2.00
  15,000,000
30,000,000
27,215,000
4,445,117
$2.10
  14,285,714
30,000,000
27,215,000
4,445,117
$2.50
  12,000,000
30,000,000
27,215,000
4,445,117

Our Chairman has indicated that we intend to use the net proceeds of the initial two advances from the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement to acquire several smaller travel related, online booking and air ticketing companies in the Guangdong Province. An amount equal to approximately $1.6 million has been earmarked for such acquisitions, although no definitive agreements have been reached. In addition, he indicated that China World Trade will use approximately $1.0 million of the net proceeds from the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement to enhance our online and dial-up booking systems, as well as continuously develop the corporate image of our travel business group. Finally, approximately $700,000 of the net proceeds will be utilized to open new China World Trade Center Clubs in other major cities. The use of proceeds indicated by our Chairman, leaves $625,000 available for general working capital purposes. However, China World Trade does not have any material commitments for capital expenditures.

 

The net tangible book value of our company as of March 31, 2005 was $864,850 or $0.03 per share of common stock. Net tangible book value per share is determined by dividing the tangible book value of our company (total tangible assets less total liabilities) by the number of outstanding shares of our common stock. Since this offering is being made solely by the selling stockholders and none of the proceeds will be paid to our company, with the exception of the shares acquired upon the exercise of the Warrants, our net tangible book value will only be impacted in an insignificant way by this offering. Our net tangible book value and our net tangible book value per share, however, will be impacted by the common stock to be issued under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. The amount of dilution will depend on the offering price and the number of shares to be issued under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. The following example shows the dilution to new investors at an offering price of $2.10 per share, which is in the range of the recent share price.

If we assume that we had issued 14,285,714 shares of common stock under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement at an assumed offering price of $2.10 per share (i.e., the number of shares registered in this offering under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement), less retention fees of $240,000 and offering expenses of $85,000, our net tangible book value as of March 31, 2005 would have been $27,839,850 or $0.62 per share. Note that at an offering price of $2.10 per share, we would receive net proceeds of $27,300,000, or $2,700,000 less than the entire amount available under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. At an assumed offering price of $2.10, Cornell Capital would receive a discount of $300,000 on the purchase of 14,285,714 shares of common stock. Such an offering would represent an immediate increase in the net tangible book value to existing stockholders of $0.59 per share and an immediate dilution to new stockholders of $1.48 per share. The following table illustrates the per share dilution:

Assumed public offering price per share
$2.10
Net tangible book value per share before this offering
$0.03
Increase attributable to new investors
$0.59
Net tangible book value per share after this offering
$0.62
Dilution per share to new stockholders
$1.48

The offering price of our common stock is based on the then-existing market price. In order to give prospective investors an idea of the dilution per share that they may experience, we have prepared the following table showing the dilution per share at various assumed offering prices:

ASSUMED
OFFERING PRICE
NO. OF SHARES
TO BE ISSUED
DILUTION PER SHARE
TO NEW INVESTORS
     
$3.00
14,285,714
$2.38
$2.50
14,285,714
$1.88
$2.10
     14,285,714 (1)
$1.48
$2.00
14,285,714
$1.38
$1.50
14,285,714
$0.88
$1.00
14,285,714
$0.38
$0.50
14,285,714
-$0.12
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(1)  
This represents the maximum number of shares of common stock that are being registered under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement at this time.

 

The Selling Security Holders named in the table set forth below are selling the securities covered by this prospectus. The Selling Security Holders named below are not registered securities broker-dealers or affiliates of a broker-dealer.

The table indicates that all the securities will be available for resale after the offering. However, any or all of the securities listed below may be retained by the Selling Security Holders, and therefore, no accurate forecast can be made as to the number of securities that will be held by the Selling Security Holders upon termination of this offering. We believe that the Selling Security Holders listed in the table have sole voting and investment powers with respect to the securities indicated.


Name
Relationship With Issuer (2)
Amount Owned Prior to Offering
Amount To Be Registered
Amount Owned
After Offering
Percent Owned
Before/After Offering
Bridges & PIPES LLC.
Investor
 583,335
     583,335
0
   1.2%/0%
Cornell Capital Partners, LP
Investor
15,860,714
    15,860,714
0
   33.1%/0%
Duncan Capital, LLC
Investor
                262,667
              262,667
0
    0.5%/0%
Stealth Capital, LLC
Investor
                100,001
              100,001
0
    0.3%/0%
TCMP3 Partners
Investor
                175,000
              175,000
0
    0.4%/0%
TOTALS
 
            16,981,717
          16,981,717
0
    35.5%/0%
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(1)
This table assumes that all warrants owned by the selling security holders will be exercised and that Cornell Capital will purchase 14,285,714 shares of common stock from China World Trade and sell the same pursuant to this offering. We have also assumed, for purposes of calculating percentage ownership numbers, that all of the shares indicated as owned are outstanding, together with the 30,889,997 shares of China World Trade which are outstanding, for a total number of shares outstanding equal to 47,871,714.

(2)
None of the selling security holders has had any position, office, or other material relationship with China World Trade, or any of its predecessors or affiliates, within the last three years.

 

Summary

On November 15, 2004, we finalized a Standby Equity Distribution Agreement with Cornell Capital, pursuant to which we may, at our option, periodically sell to Cornell Capital shares of common stock for a total purchase price of up to $30.0 million. For each share of common stock purchased under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, Cornell Capital will pay 99% of, or a 1% discount to, the lowest closing bid price of our common stock on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board or other principal market on which our common stock is traded for the five days immediately following the notice date. The number of shares purchased by Cornell Capital for each advance is determined by dividing the amount of each advance by the purchase price for the shares of common stock. Further, Cornell Capital will retain 4% of each advance under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, and Cambria Capital will retain 4% of each advance under the Placement Agent Agreement. Cornell Capital is a private limited partnership whose business operations are conducted through its general partner, Yorkville Advisors, LLC. Duncan Capital, which was a registered broker-dealer, was engaged to advise us in connection the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement until its termination on June 30, 2005. Cambria Capital is a private limited liability company and registered broker-dealer, and is the successor Placement Agent to Duncan Capital. For all of its services, we agreed to pay Cornell Capital the 1% discount, the 4% retainage, and 225,000 shares of our common stock, which shares are subject to a lock-up arrangement previously described that is intended to prevent their immediate sale at a low market price. For all of its services, we paid Duncan Capital 150,000 shares of our common stock, which is also subject to the same lock-up arrangement. Finally, for all of its services, we have agreed to pay Cambria Capital the 4% retainage. The effectiveness of the sale of the shares under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement is conditioned upon us registering the shares of common stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission and obtaining all necessary permits or qualifying for exemptions under applicable state law. The costs associated with this registration will be borne by us.

The Standby Equity Distribution Agreement contains several conditions precedent to our right to deliver an advance notice and to the obligation of Cornell Capital to purchase shares of our common stock. These include: (i) China World Trade shall have filed with the Commission a registration statement with respect to the resale of the Registrable Securities and such registration statement shall have become effective; (ii) China World Trade shall have all requisite authority for the offer and sale of the shares of common stock; (iii) there shall not exist any fundamental changes to the information set forth in the registration statement which would require us to file a post-effective amendment to the registration statement; (iv) China World Trade shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with all of the covenants, agreements and conditions set forth in the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement; (v) there shall be no injunction or other statute, rule or regulation that prohibits or directly and adversely affects this offering or any proceeding relating thereto; (vi) our stock shall not have been suspended from trading or delisted; (vii) the amount of an advance requested by China World Trade shall not exceed the Maximum Advance Amount or cause Cornell Capital to own more than 9.9% of our then outstanding common stock; (viii) we shall have no knowledge of any event which would be more likely than not to cause the registration statement to be suspended or otherwise ineffective; and (ix) we shall have delivered to Cornell Capital a certificate to the effect that, among other things, we have performed all of our covenants and agreements under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. An example of a fundamental change to the information set forth in the registration statement requiring us to file a post-effective amendment to the registration statement could include, for example, the institution of a major legal action against us not in the ordinary course of business which was not disclosed in the registration statement, or an event of default under our indebtedness which was not disclosed in the registration statement, or the occurrence of any other event which is expected to have a material adverse effect on the business, properties, operations, financial condition, results of operations or our prospects which was not disclosed in the registration statement.

 
An Analysis Of The Standby Equity Distribution Agreement

Pursuant to the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, we may periodically sell shares of common stock to Cornell Capital to raise capital to fund our working capital needs. The periodic sale of shares is known as an advance. We may request an advance every seven trading days. A closing will be held six trading days after such written notice at which time we will deliver shares of common stock and Cornell Capital will pay the advance amount. The closing occurs subject to the terms of an escrow agreement between us, Cornell Capital and the Escrow Agent. In addition to the closing conditions set forth above, we must have filed our periodic and other reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission, delivered the stock for an advance, the trading of our common stock shall not have been suspended, and we shall have given written notice and associated correspondence to Cornell Capital. We are limited, however, on our ability to request advances under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement based on the number of shares we have registered on this registration statement. For example, at an assumed offering price of $2.10, we would not be able to draw the entire gross proceeds of $30.0 million available under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement with the 14,285,714 shares we are registering. We would be required to register 1,285,714 additional shares at this assumed price to obtain the entire $30.0 million available under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. Based on the limited number of available authorized shares of common stock, in the event of that the market price of our common stock declined significantly in the market, we may need to obtain shareholder approval to increase the authorized shares of common stock to access additional amounts under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. In order to access all funds available to us under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement with the 14,285,714 shares being registered under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement in this offering, the average price of shares issued under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement would need to be $2.34.

We may request advances under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement once the underlying shares are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Thereafter, we may continue to request advances until Cornell Capital has advanced $30.0 million or 24 months after the effective date of this registration statement, whichever occurs first.

The amount of each advance is subject to a maximum amount of $1.5 million, except for the first advance, which can be requested in an amount up to $3.0 million, and we may not submit an advance within seven trading days of a prior advance. The amount available under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement is not dependent on the price or volume of our common stock. Our ability to request advances is conditioned upon us registering the shares of common stock with the SEC. In addition, we may not request advances if the shares to be issued in connection with such advances would result in Cornell Capital owning more than 9.9% of our outstanding common stock. Cornell Capital’s current beneficial ownership of our common stock is 3.6% and therefore we would be permitted to make draws on the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement so long as Cornell Capital’s beneficial ownership of our common stock remains lower than 9.9%.

 
We do not have any agreements with Cornell Capital regarding the distribution of such stock, although Cornell Capital has indicated that it intends to promptly sell any stock received under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement.

We cannot predict the actual number of shares of common stock that will be issued pursuant to the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, in part, because the purchase price of the shares will fluctuate based on prevailing market conditions and we have not determined the total amount of advances we intend to draw. Nonetheless, we can estimate the number of shares of our common stock that will be issued using certain assumptions. Assuming we issued the number of shares of common stock being registered in the accompanying registration statement at a recent price of $2.10 per share, we would issue 14,285,714 shares of common stock to Cornell Capital for net proceeds of $27,300,000. These shares would represent 29% of our outstanding common stock upon issuance. We will need to register additional shares of common stock in order to fully utilize the $30.0 million available under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement if the average price at which we sell shares under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement is equal to $2.10 per share.

There is an inverse relationship between our stock price and the number of shares to be issued under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. That is, as our stock price declines, we would be required to issue a greater number of shares under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement for a given advance. This inverse relationship is demonstrated by the following table, which shows the number of shares to be issued under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement at a recent price of $2.10 per share and 25%, 50% and 75% discounts to the recent price. This table assumes that if we issue more than 14,285,714 shares of common stock for sale pursuant to the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement because our stock price has fallen, we will file a new registration statement with the Commission to register such shares for sale.

 
Recent
25%
50%
75%
Purchase Price:
$2.10
$1.58
$1.05
$0.53
Number of Shares (1):
14,285,714
18,987,341
28,571,428
56,603,774
Total Outstanding (2):
45,175,711
49,877,338
59,461,425
87,493,771
Percent Outstanding (3):
31.6%
38.1%
48.1%
64.7%
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(1)
Represents the number of shares of common stock to be issued to Cornell Capital under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement at the prices set forth in the table, assuming sufficient authorized shares are available.
 
(2)
Represents the total number of shares of common stock outstanding after the issuance of the shares to Cornell Capital under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, not including shares issued under the Warrants.
 
(3)
Represents the shares of common stock to be issued as a percentage of the total number of shares outstanding.

Proceeds used under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement will be used in the manner set forth in the “Use of Proceeds” section of this prospectus. We cannot predict the total amount of proceeds to be raised in this transaction because we have not determined the total amount of the advances we intend to draw. Cornell Capital has the ability to permanently terminate its obligation to purchase shares of common stock from us under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement if there shall occur any stop order or suspension of the effectiveness of this registration statement for an aggregate of fifty (50) trading days other than due to acts by Cornell Capital or if we fail materially to comply with certain terms of the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, which remain uncured for thirty (30) days after notice from Cornell Capital.

 

The selling stockholders have advised that the sale or distribution of our common stock owned by the selling stockholders may be effected directly to purchasers by the selling stockholders as principals or through one or more underwriters, brokers, dealers or agents from time to time in one or more transactions (which may involve crosses or block transactions) (i) on the Over-the-Counter market or in any other market on which the price of our shares of common stock are quoted or (ii) in transactions otherwise than on the Over-the-Counter market or in any other market on which the price of our shares of common stock are quoted. Any of such transactions may be effected at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to such prevailing market prices, at varying prices determined at the time of sale or at negotiated or fixed prices, in each case as determined by the selling stockholders or by agreement between the selling stockholders and underwriters, broker, dealers or agents, or purchasers. If the selling stockholders effect such transactions by selling their shares of common stock to or through underwriters, brokers, dealers or agents, such underwriters, brokers, dealers or agents may receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the selling stockholders or commissions from purchasers of common stock for whom they may act as agent (which discounts, concessions or commissions as to particular underwriters, brokers, dealers or agents may be in excess of those customary in the types of transactions involved). Notwithstanding the foregoing, this registration statement does not cover sales by donees, pledges, transferees, or other successors in interest of Cornell Capital.

Cornell Capital is an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with the sale of common stock under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. Cornell Capital will pay us 99% of, or a 1% discount to, the lowest closing bid price of our common stock on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board or other principal trading market on which our common stock is traded for the five days immediately following the advance date. In addition, Cornell Capital will retain 4% of the proceeds received by us under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, and received 225,000 shares of our common stock on November 30, 2004. The 1% discount, the 4% retainage and the 225,000 shares of common stock are underwriting discounts. In addition, we engaged Duncan Capital, and its successor Placement Agent, Cambria Capital, unaffiliated broker-dealers, to advise us in connection with the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. Duncan Capital entered into its Placement Agent Agreement with us, pursuant to which Duncan Capital reviewed the terms of the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement and advised us concerning these terms. Since the termination of Duncan Capital’s engagement as Placement Agent on June 30, 2005, Cambria Capital has entered into a Placement Agent Agreement with us, pursuant to which Cambria Capital has also reviewed the terms of the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement and has advised us concerning these terms. Cambria Capital, to our knowledge, will not be participating in the distribution of shares that may be issued under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. For its services in regard to the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, Duncan Capital received 150,000 shares of our common stock. For its services as Placement Agent in regard to the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, Cambria Capital will retain an amount equal to 4% of each advance. Both Cornell Capital and Duncan Capital, which received shares of common stock as compensation in connection with this offering, are subject to a lock-up arrangement with us, which generally prevents the immediate sale of their 225,000 and 150,000 shares, respectively, for a certain period of time at a low market price.

 
Cornell Capital was formed in February 2000 as a Delaware limited partnership. Cornell Capital is a domestic hedge fund in the business of investing in and financing public companies. Cornell Capital does not intend to make a market in our stock or to otherwise engage in stabilizing or other transactions intended to help support the stock price. Prospective investors should take these factors into consideration before purchasing our common stock.

Duncan Capital was formed in 2004 as a New York limited liability company and licensed broker-dealer. From time to time, Duncan Capital was engaged in an advisory capacity to clients that were parties to financing arrangements such as the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. As mentioned above, Duncan Capital entered into its Placement Agent Agreement with us, pursuant to which it agreed to review the terms of the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement and advise us with respect to those terms. Upon the execution of this agreement, we issued to Duncan Capital 150,000 shares of our common stock, and agreed to give Duncan Capital “piggy-back” registration rights which were triggered upon registration of any shares of our common stock by Cornell Capital. For a period of ninety (90) calendar days following the date of the Agreement, Duncan Capital agreed not to sell its shares of common stock if the market price is less than a certain amount.

Cambria Capital is a California limited liability company and licensed broker-dealer. Cambria Capital has entered into a successor Placement Agent Agreement with us, pursuant to which Cambria Capital has reviewed the terms of the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement and advised us concerning these terms. Cambria Capital is entitled to compensation in an amount equal to 4% of the amount of each advance under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. The obligations of Cambria Capital under the successor Placement Agent Agreement are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary conditions precedent. In addition, we have agreed to indemnify and hold Cambria Capital, its affiliates and certain control persons, harmless from any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, costs or expenses that may arise out of any material misstatement or omission in this prospectus or any breach by us of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement made by us in the successor Placement Agent Agreement.

In connection with this offering, Cornell Capital, Duncan Capital and Cambria Capital have agreed with us not to short sell shares of our common stock during the duration of the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement.

Under the securities laws of certain states, the shares of common stock may be sold in such states only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. The selling stockholders are advised to ensure that any underwriters, brokers, dealers or agents effecting transactions on behalf of the selling stockholders are registered to sell securities in all fifty states. In addition, in certain states the shares of common stock may not be sold unless the shares have been registered or qualified for sale in such state or an exemption from registration or qualification is available and is complied with.

 
We will pay the entire expenses incident to this registration, offering and sale of the shares of common stock to the public hereunder, including the commissions, fees and discounts of the statutory underwriter and Placement Agent, but excluding the commissions, fees and discounts of brokers, dealers and agents for the selling stockholders. As mentioned above, Cambria Capital will receive a 4% retainage, and Cornell Capital will receive a 1% discount, 4% retainage and 225,000 shares of our common stock. For its services, Duncan Capital received 150,000 shares of our common stock. We have agreed to indemnify Cornell Capital, Duncan Capital and Cambria Capital, and their controlling persons, against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. We estimate the out-of-pocket expenses of the offering to be borne by us will be approximately $85,000. These offering expenses consist of: an SEC registration fee of $4,518.33, legal fees of $50,000, state Blue Sky fees of $7,500 and miscellaneous expenses of $1,000. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of any of the shares of common stock under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement.

The selling stockholders should be aware that the anti-manipulation provisions of Regulation M under the Exchange Act will apply to purchases and sales of shares of common stock by the selling stockholders, and that there are restrictions on market-making activities by persons engaged in the distribution of the shares. Under Regulation M, the selling stockholders or their agents may not bid for, purchase, or attempt to induce any person to bid for or purchase, shares of our common stock while such selling stockholders are distributing shares covered by this prospectus. Accordingly, except as noted below, the selling stockholders are not permitted to cover short sales by purchasing shares while the distribution is taking place. Cornell Capital can cover any short positions only with shares received from us under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement. The selling stockholders are advised that if a particular offer of common stock is to be made on terms constituting a material change from the information set forth above with respect to the Plan of Distribution, then, to the extent required, a post-effective amendment to the accompanying registration must be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


We are not aware of any pending or threatened legal proceedings, other than as set forth below, in which we are involved. In addition, we are not aware of any pending or threatened legal proceedings in which entities affiliated with our officers, directors or beneficial owners are involved.

On December 10, 2004, Kenneth P. Silverman, Esq., as Trustee for the Estate of Chief Executive Officers Clubs, Inc. (the “Trustee”), filed a Complaint against CEO Clubs China Limited, China World Trade Corporation, Simon Guo and J.P. Li (the “Complaint”), which commenced an Adversary Proceeding relating to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case pending in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, captioned as In Re: Chief Executive Officers Clubs, Inc., Debtor. The Complaint alleges, among other things, that certain assets of the Chief Executive Officers Clubs, Inc. bankruptcy estate were transferred to China World Trade in violation of Section 549 of the Bankruptcy Code. It requests that the Bankruptcy Court order, among other things, a return of such assets by China World Trade and/or seeks a judgment against us in the amount of not less than $480,000.00.

 
As previously disclosed, on May 7, 2004, China World Trade acquired 51% of the outstanding capital stock of CEO Clubs China Limited, a Hong Kong corporation (“CEO Clubs China”), through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, for a total consideration of cash and shares of common stock amounting to US$360,000 and a commitment to provide an operating cash in the amount of US$120,000. CEO Clubs China is an authorized chapter to operate under the “CEO Clubs” trademarks in the Greater China region, including the Peoples’ Republic of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

We have engaged counsel and are vigorously defending the Adversary Proceeding. We filed a Motion To Dismiss which was heard on March 22, 2005, and the judge ruled in favor of the Trustee by refusing to dismiss the case at this preliminary stage of the proceedings. Notwithstanding that decision, our primary defense is that we purchased the stock of CEO Clubs China, and did not acquire any assets of the Chief Executive Officers Clubs, Inc. bankruptcy estate. We believe that this defense will be meritorious should the matter ever come to trial.


Directors and Executive Officers

Our Bylaws provide that we shall have that number of directors determined by the majority vote of the board of directors. Currently we have five directors. Each director will serve until our next annual shareholder meeting. Directors are elected for one-year terms. Our Board of Directors elects our officers at the regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors following the annual meeting of shareholders. Vacancies may be filled by a majority vote of the remaining directors then in office. Our directors and executive officers are as follows:

Name
Age
Position
     
William Chi Hung Tsang
43
Chairman, Director and President
Zeliang Chen
39
Vice Chairman and Director
John H.W. Hui
46
Vice Chairman, Chief Executive Office and Director
Chi Ming Chan
43
General Manager and Director
Chao Ming Luo
55
Director
Bernard K. Chan
41
Chief Financial Officer
Ye Xin Long
50
Independent Director
Hamid R. Seyedin
53
Independent Director
Samuel Yung
46
Independent Director
Chi Kin Ho
36
Independent Director
 
 
 
Backgrounds of Directors

Executive Directors

Mr. William Chi Hung Tsang, aged 43, is the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of China World Trade Corporation. Mr. Tsang has more than 15 years of experience in leatherwear manufacturing and property investment. Prior to joining China World Trade, he was an executive director with a listed company for over 10 years. He is a member of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; committee member of Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong; vice chairman of Hong Kong United Youth Association Limited; chief president of New Territories Commercial & Industrial General Association Ltd.; and vice chairman of both Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China - Guangdong and Guangzhou Federation of Industry & Commerce. He is also an honorary president of North-East Overseas Chinese Friendship Association U.S.A., and an honorable citizen of Guangzhou.

Mr. Zeliang Chen, aged 39, is the Vice Chairman and Director of China World Trade. Mr. Chen graduated with honors from Renmin University of China with a Bachelor of Law. He is the founder of Guangdong Hua Hao Group of Companies and is a committee member of the Private Enterprise Council of Guangdong Province. Mr. Chen now is a Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Guangdong New Generation Travel Service Co., Ltd., Director of Guangdong Huahao Industries Group of Companies, Director and Vice Chairman of China World Trade Corporation.

Mr. John H.W. Hui, aged 46, is the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of China World Trade. Mr. Hui has over 10 years experience in China trade and investment. He is responsible for the overall corporate development of China World Trade. Mr. Hui is also the President of Beijing World Trade Center Club and Guangzhou World Trade Center Club. He has excellent relationships with the China partners and the principals of the World Trade Center Association in New York and other WTCs around the world. Mr. Hui is a current member of the Canada Business Council Beijing, and American Chamber of Commerce, Guangdong.

Mr. Chi Ming Chan, aged 43, is a Director and General Manager of China World Trade. Mr. Chan is responsible for the strategic planning, corporate development and project implementation of China World Trade. Before joining us, Mr. Chan was a Corporate Development Strategist for Renren Holding Ltd., a publicly listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Mr. Chan founded Asian Information Resources (Holding) Ltd. in 1995, which eventually listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1999. A specialist in Chinese law and China affairs, Mr. Chan is an expert in networking, Internet technology, database technology and management of technical resources. He developed an electronic database system for the Law-on-Line project of the University of Hong Kong and has provided technical consultancy to this project since 1991. He has also developed the Dongguan Network, which has become a successful model for other cities in China. He was appointed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as a consultant for the TA Project No. 2702 - Study on PRC Legal Information System and the Electronic Data Expert for the TA project No. 3000. Mr. Chan holds a Master of Law degree from Lancaster University, the United Kingdom, a Master of Philosophy degree in Physics and Bachelor Degree in Physics both from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

 
Mr. Chao Ming Luo, aged 55, is a Director of China World Trade. Mr. Luo has long-term collaborative relations with Hong Kong business circles and associations. He was employed at the Xinhua News Agency Hong Kong from 1983 to 1996; he then joined the Xinhua News Agency Hong Kong Branch Guangzhou Representative Office in 1996 before joining China World Trade. He is the Chief Council Member of Guangdong Overseas Friendship Association, and Council Member of Guangzhou Overseas Friendship Association. Mr. Luo worked as the Electric Design Technician in Guangzhou Design Institute and the Assistant of Electric Technology Specialty, Electric Engineering Department in Guangdong University of Technology.

Independent Directors and Members of Audit Committee

Mr. Ye Xin Long, aged 50, is an Independent Director of China World Trade. Mr. Ye has over 35 years of experience doing business in China and investing in Chinese enterprises. He has an excellent relationship with the Beijing Municipal Government and the Guangzhou Municipal Government.

Mr. Hamid R. Seyedin, aged 53, is an Independent Director and a member of the audit committee of China World Trade. Mr. Seyedin is the CEO of First Washington Group and President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong. Under his leadership since 2003, the American Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong has grown by more than 83% in membership and 300% in revenues. In 1991, former U.S. President George Bush recognized him in writing for his involvement with the passage of the Fast Track Procedures for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Appointed by three governors of the State of Maryland to four terms of office, he served as the Chairman of Montgomery College and State Chairman of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges representing all seventeen colleges in the State. He served on the Board of Directors of the Kennedy Institute, by appointment of Cardinal James A. Hickey (then Archbishop of Washington). He was a recipient of an award in business from the U.S. Department of Commerce. He received recognition from the U.S. Senate Sergeant At Arms for his service to the U.S. Senate Deliberations. Finally, he served two terms on the Maryland Advisory Committee of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission.

Mr. Samuel Yung, aged 46, is an Independent Director and a member of the audit committee of China World Trade Corporation. Mr. Yung is a Senior District Director of American International Assurance Co. (Bermuda) Ltd., a member company of American International Group, Inc. He was the President of The Life Underwriters Association of Hong Kong in 1991, President of the General Agents and Managers Association of Hong Kong in 1996, and Advisory Board Chairman of the General Agents & Managers Association International between 1997 and 1999. Mr. Yung has also participated in numerous community services and served as council member for a number of government committees. In addition, he also serves as advisor to many educational associations. Mr. Yung is a Certified Financial PlannerCM, a Chartered Insurance Agency Manager, a Registered Financial Consultant, a Certified Manager of Financial Advisor, and a Chartered Financial Practitioner.

 
Mr. Chi Kin Ho, aged 36, is an Independent Director and a member of the audit committee of China World Trade. Mr. Ho is a principal of CCP C.P.A. Limited of Hong Kong, an accounting firm focusing on providing statutory audit service. Mr. Ho is a U.S. Certified Public Accountant, a member of AICPA, and associate member of Hong Kong Accounting Association. He has over ten years of experience in both U.S. and China in the area of financial accounting, U.S. taxation and reporting, as well as management advisory. Mr. Ho earned his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Hawaii Pacific University.

Officers

Mr. Bernard K. Chan, aged 41, is the Chief Financial Officer of China World Trade. He oversees M&A and financial projects of China World Trade Corporation. Mr. Chan has over 15 years of experience in the areas of financial advisory, direct private investments and corporate finance. He was a Managing Partner of a local corporate finance firm concentrating on providing advisory of U.S. listing and capital raising. Prior to that, Mr. Chan was a member of senior management for several listed companies in Hong Kong and the largest private landowner in Hawaii, focusing on direct investments and assets management. He is also a Registered Investment Advisor. Mr. Chan earned his Master of Business Administration Degree in International Management and Investment Finance, Master of Science Degree in Applied Econometrics, and Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Investment Finance, all from the University of Hawaii.

There are no familial relationships between our officers and directors.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Compliance

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires our executive officers and directors and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission initial statements of beneficial ownership, reports of changes in ownership and annual reports concerning their ownership of common stock and other equity securities, on Forms 3, 4 and 5 respectively. Executive officers, directors and greater than 10% shareholders are required by Commission regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they file. To the best of our knowledge (based solely upon a review of the Form 3, 4 and 5 filed), we believe that as of the end of this fiscal year, no officer, director or 10% beneficial shareholder failed to file on a timely basis reports required by Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

The following table sets forth the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned as of December 31, 2004 by (i) those persons or groups known to us who will beneficially own more than 5% of our common stock; (ii) each Director and director nominee; (iii) each executive officer whose compensation exceeded $100,000 in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004; and, (iv) all directors and executive officers as a group. The information is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act based upon information furnished by persons listed or contained in filings made by them with the Securities and Exchange Commission and upon information provided by such persons directly to us. Except as indicated below, the stockholders listed possess sole voting and investment power with respect to their shares.
 

Name/Address
Number of Shares
Percentage
Ownership(1)
     
William Chi Hung Tsang
Room 1217, The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Hong Kong
17,105,948
48.3%
Powertronic Holdings Limited
9 Des Voeus Road West, 12th Floor, Hong Kong
5,574,074
15.8%
Grand Perfection Limited
15th Floor, Rihang Hotel, 198 Linhe Road West, Guangzhou, PRC
2,040,619
5.8%
Bernard Chan
65 Cadogan Street, 2nd Floor, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
104,752
**
Chi Ming Chan
138 Tiyu Road East, 3rd Floor, Goldlion Digital Network Center, Guangzhou, PRC
53,272
**
Chao Ming Luo
138 Tiyu Road East, 3rd Floor, Goldlion Digital Network Center, Guangzhou, PRC
26,636
**
John Hui
7040 Granville Avenue, Suite 403, Richmond B.C. Canada
55,321
**
 
 
 
All Officers and Directors as a Group (6 persons)
19,386,548
54.8%
 
** Less than 1%
 
(1)
Based on 35,389,997 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2005 (including 4,500,000 shares of common stock issuable on the exercise of outstanding warrants).

Inasmuch as we do not have cumulative voting for the election of directors, and this offering of 16,981,717 shares of common stock would represent only 35.5% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock if all such shares were sold, the issuance of shares of common stock under this offering would not result in a change of control of China World Trade.

 

The following statements constitute summaries of the material provisions of China World Trade Corporation's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, as amended. Such summaries do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, which are contained in the Exhibits to this registration statement.

Our Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of up to 50,000,000 Common Shares, $.001 par value per common share and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share. As of March 31, 2005, we have issued 30,889,997 shares of common stock. No preferred shares are issued and outstanding:

Common Stock - General Provisions. Each share of Common Stock is equal to every other share of Common Stock. Each share of Common Stock shall entitle the holder thereof to one vote upon all matters upon which stockholders have the right to vote. There are no preemptive rights. Our Common Shares have a par value of $.001 per share, and have the following rights.

Liquidation Rights. In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, distribution or winding up of the Corporation, after distribution in full to the holders of shares of preferred stock, the Common Stock shareholders shall be entitled to receive all of the remaining assets of the Corporation legally available for distribution. The distribution to the stockholders will occur ratably in proportion to the number of shares of Common Stock held by them.

Dividend Rights. Subject to the rights of any outstanding preferred stock, (if issued) the holders of shares of Common Stock shall be entitled to receive dividends declared by the Board of Directors. Dividends may be payable in cash, stock or otherwise. China World Trade Corporation has not paid dividends to date and it is not anticipated that any dividends will be paid in the foreseeable future. Our policy has been to retaining earning, if any, to finance our future growth. Accordingly, future dividends, if any, will depend upon, among other considerations, on our need for working capital and other financial conditions.

Voting Rights. Holders of Common Shares of China World Trade Corporation are entitled to cast one vote for each share held at all shareholders meetings for all purposes. The holders of shares of Common Stock vote together as one class on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders of the Corporation.

Other Rights. Common Shares are not redeemable, have no conversion rights and carry no preemptive or other rights to subscribe to or purchase additional Common Shares in the event of a subsequent offering.

Options, Rights or Warrants. The Corporation has and may continue to make offerings of options, rights or warrants to subscribe for shares of capital stock.

Preferred Stock. The Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series. The preferred stock shall have voting rights of 100 to 1 per share over the voting rights of common stock. The Board of Directors hereby may issue preferred shares in one or more classes or series and with respect to each such class or series to fix and determine the designation, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of each such series and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof.

 

Our audit reports for the periods ended December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2003, the audit report for Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Ltd. for the periods ended March 31, 2004, December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002, and the audit report for Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency, Ltd. for the periods ended March 31, 2004, December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002 have been included in this prospectus in reliance upon Moores Rowland Mazars, independent Certified Public Accountants, as experts in accounting and auditing.

The Law Offices of Harold H. Martin, P.A. has rendered an opinion on the validity of our common stock being registered. Mr. Martin is not an affiliate of China World Trade.


China World Trade will indemnify to the fullest extent permitted by, and in the manner permissible under the laws of the State of Nevada, any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed claim, action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation) by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, partner, officer, employee or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise. The indemnification covers expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement. It also covers costs. Advancements towards these expenses may be made by China World Trade.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons, we have been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities, other than the payment by us of expenses incurred or paid by our directors, officers or controlling persons in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceedings, is asserted by such director, officer, or controlling person in connection with any securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issues.


Company History

China World Trade Corporation, ("China World Trade”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on January 29, 1998 under the name Txon International Development Corporation to conduct any lawful business, to exercise any lawful purpose and power, and to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation Laws of Nevada

 
On August 14, 2000, pursuant to a share exchange agreement dated August 10, 2000, by and among Main Edge International Limited, a British Virgin Islands corporation ("Main Edge"), Virtual Edge Limited, a British Virgin Islands corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Main Edge ("Virtual Edge"), Richard Ford, Jeanie Hildebrand and Gary Lewis, we acquired from Main Edge all of the shares of Virtual Edge (the "Acquisition") in exchange for an aggregate of one million nine hundred sixty one thousand, one hundred and seventy five (1,961,175) shares of our common stock, which shares equaled 75.16% of Txon International’s issued and outstanding shares after giving effect to the Acquisition. Both Main Edge and Virtual Edge were investment holding companies organized to own the stock of businesses which they acquired. On September 15, 2000, Txon International Development Corporation changed its name to China World Trade Corporation and effectuated an 8 for 1 forward stock split. As a result of the forward stock split, Main Edge held 15,689,400 shares of our common stock, which shares equaled 75.16% of our issued and outstanding shares.

In September 2002, China World Trade underwent a debt for equity capital restructuring whereby certain creditors of China World Trade converted an aggregate of $2,731,677 into an aggregate of 4,000,000 shares of common stock.

Powertronic Holdings Limited ("Powertronic"), a British Virgin Islands company, entered into a share purchase agreement dated September 3, 2002 (the "First Share Purchase Agreement") with China World Trade, to purchase 1,000,000 Shares and warrants (the "First Warrants") to purchase up to 2,000,000 Shares, for the total purchase price of US$500,000.00. Powertronic was an investment holding company. Additionally, Powertronic entered into a second share purchase agreement dated December 17, 2002 (the "Second Share Purchase Agreement") with China World Trade, to purchase an additional 1,000,000 Shares and warrants (the "Second Warrants") to purchase up to an additional 2,000,000 Shares, for the total purchase price of US$500,000.00. The First Warrants and the Second Warrants may be exercised within two years of their issue at an exercise price of US$0.575 per share. On September 12, 2002, 1,000,000 shares and the first warrants were issued pursuant to the First Share Purchase Agreement. The Second Share Purchase Agreement and the Share Exchange Agreement were each completed on January 24, 2003 and on that date one million (1,000,000) Shares, and the Second Warrants were issued to Powertronic.

China World Trade entered into a share exchange agreement (the "Share Exchange Agreement") dated as of December 17, 2002, with Mr. William Chi Hung Tsang ("Mr. Tsang"), the sole beneficial owner of the share capital in General Business Network (Holdings) Ltd. ("GBN"), a Hong Kong company. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, China World Trade acquired from Mr. Tsang all of the issued and outstanding shares of GBN in exchange for four million (4,000,000) Shares and warrants (the "Tsang Warrants") to purchase an additional four million (4,000,000) Shares. As of the date of acquisition, GBN owned two rental properties located at 20/F, Goldlion Digital Network Center, Unit 01-10, 138 Tiyu Road East, Tianhe, Guangzhou, the PRC and Flat B, 12/F., Champion Center, 301-309 Nathan Road, Hong Kong, collectively valued in excess of US$ 4,000,000. The Tsang Warrants may be exercised within two years of their issue at an exercise price of US$0.92 per Share. On January 24, 2003, four million (4,000,000) Shares and the Tsang Warrants were issued to Mr. Tsang.

 
On May 7, 2004, China World Trade, through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, acquired 51% of the capital stock of CEO Clubs China Limited (“CEO Clubs China”) for a total consideration in cash and shares of the common stock of China World Trade in the amount of US$360,000 and a commitment to provide an operating cash in the amount of US$120,000. CEO Clubs China is a Hong Kong corporation with authorized chapters to operate under the “CEO Clubs” trademarks in the Greater China Region, including the PRC, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Comprised of thirteen chapters in the U.S. and China, the CEO Clubs are a by-invitation-only membership association. Members must be CEOs of businesses that have above $2,000,000 in annual sales. Our average club member has $20,000,000 in annual sales. In fiscal year 2002, CEO Clubs opened its first international chapter in China.
 
On August 2, 2004, we consummated an acquisition of 51% of the capital stock of Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited, a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the PRC (“New Generation”), for an aggregate consideration of US$10,232,000, payable approximately US$2,741,000 in cash and approximately US$7,487,000 in market value of common stock of China World Trade. New Generation is a formidable competitor in the travel agency business through operations of its five subsidiaries and twenty-one selling points in Southern China. It is a significant competitor in ticketing sales for international and domestic flights as well as inbound business travel. In addition, its goal is to become one of the major consolidators of hotel rooms and airline tickets in China. New Generation has already acquired the necessary licenses to operate as a ticketing and travel agent in the PRC, a highly regulated business. In addition, New Generation’s business also includes insurance operations through its subsidiary, Huahao Insurance, and it is a licensed insurance agent in China to provide, in particular, accidental and life insurances. The two main revenues managed by New Generation are those from the travel agency business and the insurance business. The financial results from Huahao Insurance are consolidated with the financial results of New Generation after Huahao Insurance was acquired by New Generation on June 30, 2004. While there can be no assurances of success, China World Trade expects that New Generation will contribute a significant revenue base to our company.
 
Overview

Our business plan involves the pursuit of three distinct lines of business. These include (i) the business clubs located in major cities of China, including Guangzhou, the PRC and Beijing, the PRC, with plans to open clubs in Shanghai and Shenzhen, the PRC, each club in association with the World Trade Center Association, by which we have positioned ourselves as a platform to facilitate trade between China and the world market, (ii) the business travel and related services, in which our latest acquisition, the New Generation Group of companies, a majority indirectly owned subsidiary, will continue as a consolidator of airline tickets and hotel accommodations in China, and as an agent for the provision of life and accident insurance in the Guangdong Province of China, and (iii) the business value-added services, in which we will concentrate on planning and operating interactive marketing and incentive programs for merchants, financial institutions, telecom operators, and large corporations with significant client bases, as well as consultancy services. The business clubs commenced operations in August 2002; the business travel services commenced operations in August 2004, resulting from the acquisition of the New Generation Group of companies; and the business value-added services commenced operations in year 2002, with a small contribution to earnings. Our growth in the industries of trade, travel and finance, should enable us to provide value added services and target many cross marketing opportunities. No assurances can be given, however, that we will be successful in our endeavors.

 
Our executive office is located at 3rd Floor, Goldlion Digital Network Center, 138 Tiyu Road East, Tianhe, Guangzhou, the PRC 510620.

We currently operate the Guangzhou World Trade Center Club, which is located at 3rd Floor, Goldlion Digital Network Center, 138 Tiyu Road East, Tianhe, Guangzhou PRC, and the Beijing World Trade Center Club, which is located at 2nd Floor, Office Tower II, Landmark Towers Beijing, 8 North Dongsanhuan Road, Beijing, the PRC. We expect to open World Trade Center Clubs in Shanghai and Shenzhen in 2005. As part of our Business Clubs, we plan to create a Chinese/English internet portal to serve foreign and Chinese small to medium sized businesses.

We are also, through our indirect acquisition of a majority of the capital stock of the New Generation Group of companies, a business travel service provider in China. In addition, through another New Generation company, we are actively running a life and accident insurance agency business in the Guangdong Province. Finally, through our business value-added services division, we provide business services in the areas of interactive marketing and incentive programs in China, as well as consultancy services.

Our financial statements are stated in United States Dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. In this Prospectus, unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States Dollars.

China World Trade Corporation
Segment Revenues
Year ended December 31 and Three months ended March 31

   
Three Months ended
March 31, 2005
(unaudited)
 
2004
 
2003
(unaudited)
 
   
US
 
%
 
US$
 
%
 
US$
 
%
 
Business Club
   
335,379
   
17.5
%
 
551,497
   
17.8
%
 
1,485,440
   
45.5
%
Business Travel
                                     
Traveling Services
   
929,512
   
48.6
%
 
1,571,412
   
50.8
%
 
-
   
0.0
%
Insurance
   
85,340
   
4.5
%
 
100,193
   
3.3
%
 
-
   
0.0
%
Business Value-added
   
291,681
   
15.3
%
 
40,695
   
1.3
%
 
212,605
   
6.5
%
Others (1)
   
271,305
   
14.1
%
 
828,947
   
26.8
%
 
1,566,566
   
48.0
%
TOTAL
   
1,913,190
   
100.0
%
 
3,092,744
   
100.0
%
 
3,264,611
   
100.0
%

 
(1)
Other revenues in year 2003, year 2004 and the first quarter of 2005 were mostly generated from trading business and rental of our properties.

 
History of Virtual Edge

Virtual Edge was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on February 18, 1999 as an investment holding company. We currently own 100% of the capital stock of Virtual Edge, through which we operate our Beijing World Trade Center Club and Guangzhou World Trade Center Club, in addition to the businesses of Infotech Enterprises Limited.

On October 5, 1999, pursuant to a share exchange, Virtual Edge acquired a majority interest in Infotech Enterprises Limited ("Infotech"). Infotech was incorporated on July 2, 1999 and is engaged in building a bilingual (Chinese and English) Business-to-Business internet portal.

On October 10, 1999, Virtual Edge signed an agreement with Belford Enterprises Limited ("Belford") pursuant to which Belford agreed to transfer its 75% interest in Beijing World Trade Center Club ("BWTCC") to Virtual Edge. BWTCC is engaged in the establishment of a club located in Beijing, the PRC, and provides recreation, business center services, communication and information services, products exhibitions services, commercial and trading brokerage services to its members.

On October 18, 2000, pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement with Vast Opportunity Limited, we acquired the remaining interest in Infotech.

On November 10, 2001, Virtual Edge Limited signed an agreement with Guangzhou City International Exhibition Co., Ltd. pursuant to which a co-operative joint venture company, Guangzhou World Trade Center Club ("GWTCC") was formed to operate a business club in Guangzhou, the PRC to provide services including food and beverages, recreation, business center, communication and information, products exhibitions, as well as commercial and trading brokerage services to its members. Virtual Edge shares 75% of the profits from the operation of GWTCC. Located at Goldlion Digital Network Center in Guangzhou, GWTCC had its grand opening on January 28, 2002.

Our Corporate Structure
 
We are a holding company for twenty-three, direct and indirect, majority and wholly-owned subsidiaries that operate businesses in China. Seven of these companies are incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands, five of these companies are incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong, and the remaining eleven are incorporated in the People’s Republic of China. All of our business operations are located in China. Set forth below is an organizational chart depicting the relationships among our various companies.
 
We carry out our Business Clubs operations through our subsidiaries Guangzhou World Trade Center Club Limited; Beijing World Trade Center Club; and CEO Clubs China Limited. The Business Clubs commenced operations in August 2002 by offering various services, including the virtual office services for our clients and members. We also plan to offer events management services through the operations of the Business Clubs. Our Business Travel operations are managed by New Generation which consists of a group of seven individual companies. The two main revenue streams generated by our Business Travel operations are from the travel agency business and the insurance agency business. Business Value-added services are offered through three of our subsidiaries. Guangdong WTC Link Information Service Limited has provided short message service and customer relationship management services since July 2004. Creative Idea Enterprise Limited and Virtual Edge Limited have provided consultancy services since October 2002. Our consultancy services include the provision of market and industrial research, corporate restructuring and planning; and introduction of potential business partnerships. The rest of our revenues are generated from rental income on investment property held by our subsidiary General Business Network (Holdings) Limited and from trading income earned by our indirect subsidiary Polysend Trading Limited. Our remaining eight direct and indirect subsidiaries are either dormant companies or investment holding companies without any current operations or share ownership.


Corporate Structure





OUR BUSINESS PLAN IN EACH AREA OF OPERATIONS

We are a holding company with twenty-three majority and wholly-owned subsidiaries incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands, Hong Kong and the Peoples’ Republic of China. We do not have any operations of our own, but rather hold equity positions in our operating companies. Our business operations are organized along the following lines: Business Clubs, Travel and Related Businesses (Including Insurance Services), Value Added businesses and Other Operations. In fiscal 2004, we derived approximately $551,000 in revenues, representing 17.8% of total revenues from our Business Clubs operations; approximately $1,672,000 in revenues, representing 54.1% of total revenues from our Travel and Related businesses; approximately $41,000 in revenues, representing 1.3% of total revenues from our Value Added businesses; and approximately $829,000, representing 26.8% of total revenues from Other Operations, including operations in rental property and trading businesses. For the quarter ended March 31, 2005, we generated approximately $335,000 in revenues, representing 17.5% of total revenues from our Business Clubs operations; approximately $1,015,000 in revenues, representing 53.1% of total revenues from our Travel and Related businesses; approximately $292,000 in revenues, representing 15.3% of total revenues from our Value Added businesses; and approximately $271,000, representing 26.8% of total revenues from Other Operations.

Business Plan For Our Business Clubs

The Opportunity in China

China has been considered one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The accession into the World Trade Organization (the “WTO”) will offer new opportunities for foreign companies to invest and do business in China. WTO membership for China will change the methods of market entry for overseas companies. Foreign companies will need to have well-tailored plans to cope with China's target audience, services, marketing, finance, and human resources for the effective entry into the China market. The unique business culture and legal system in China will cause the local business information and services in China to become a key component to commerce.

As a result of lower barriers to entry into the China market, and a more attractive investment environment in recent years, we believe that many small and medium sized foreign enterprises will have investment opportunities in China for the first time. These foreign companies will need up-to-date business intelligence and know-how to successfully invest in the Chinese market.

China's accession into the WTO also provides significant business opportunities to the small to medium size private Chinese companies. The increase in involvement from foreign companies and investors in the China market means more opportunities to do business with foreign companies. Under the trend of globalization, the Chinese market will evolve from many segmented and monopolized markets to an integrated national market that is open to the world economy. The small and medium sized companies in China will enjoy much lower cost to enter into the worldwide market but will also confront more competition, lowered profit margins, and new rules of the game. These Chinese companies will need up-to-date business intelligence, professional strategic planning and the access to the worldwide business networks to ensure success in the new environment. And with its imminent accession into WTO, there will be unique opportunities for foreign investment and international trade.

 
The World Trade Centers Association (“WTCA”) is a not-for-profit corporation that focuses on promoting and assisting world trade activities. Its mission is to encourage world trade by fostering and supporting the development and operation of World Trade Centers in every region of the world. WTCA was established in 1970 and has members from more than 330 cities in about 100 countries with global members of over 750,000 enterprises.

The World Trade Centers (“WTC”) are individually separate entities which are licensed by the WTCA that generate revenues and profits from operating businesses with access to a diverse array of state-of-the-art international trade services and facilities, which enables them to facilitate international trade. Under the jurisdiction of the WTCA, there are two types of licenses-one which enables the licensee to operate a World Trade Center Club, and one which enables the licensee to designate a building as a “WTC” but not operate a club. We have licenses that enable us to operate World Trade Center Clubs in cooperation with China’s Commission for the Promotion of International Trade (“CCPIT”). As mentioned before, we currently have two World Trade Center Clubs in operation.

In the WTCA, every local member of a WTC in a city is automatically a member of all WTCs worldwide. This helps the WTCs to market their local membership, and also vastly increases the amount of services that a WTC can offer to its local members. Therefore, the WTCs worldwide form a reciprocal business network for businesses to access the international trade resources that may be expensive and even inaccessible in a domestic environment.

Our plan is to open and operate World Trade Center Clubs (the "Business Clubs"), which will be licensed by the World Trade Center Association, in major cities in China, where Business Club members can relax, entertain, network and meet potential business partners in person, or via the Video Conferencing facilities of the WTCA worldwide network.

The World Trade Center Association has granted various licenses to the regional branches of CCPIT. China World Trade Corporation through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Virtual Edge Limited formed co-operative joint ventures with the business subsidiaries of CCPIT and acquired the operation rights of regular full membership from WTCA for running the world trade center clubs. The co-operative joint venture of our Beijing World Trade Center Club was formed on May 9, 1997 and our Guangzhou World Trade Centre Club was formed on November 10, 2001.

The facilities of the Business Clubs will likely include restaurants, a bar, a fitness center, saunas and spas, conference rooms, video conferencing facilities, smart offices and a library. The services to be offered by the Business Clubs may include the provision of trade agency and trade information, business services including smart offices, secretarial and translation services, conference room and video conferencing services. The Business Clubs may also operate a Business Consultation and Fulfillment and Logistics Counseling Service via a 24/7 call center manned by business professionals experienced in the China trade. Members of the Business Club will be entitled to WTCA membership and be entitled to the services and benefits of over 300 WTCs worldwide.

 
Facilities of the Business Clubs

China World Trade Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Virtual Edge Limited, formed cooperative joint venture companies with the provincial branches of the China Commission for the Promotion of International Trade to operate the Guangzhou World Trade Center Club and Beijing World Trade Center Club with regular full membership status granted and authorized by WTCA. In order to generate revenues and profits, Guangzhou World Trade Center Club and Beijing World Trade Center Club provide a full range of top quality commercial and recreational services to our members. The clubhouses are luxuriously decorated and provide an elegant environment under which members can enjoy our facilities that include:

·  
Chinese and western fine dining,
·  
Seminar and conference rooms,
·  
Library,
·  
Executive Suites,
·  
Office and meeting room packages,
·  
Videoconferencing facilities,
·  
Exhibition rooms, and
·  
Cigar and wine corner.

In terms of business services, they offer their members:

·  
Liaison work with potential trading partners,
·  
International economic and trade exhibitions and seminars,
·  
Interpreters and secretarial services,
·  
Organized trips to participate in World Trade Center Association sponsored activities,
·  
Reception of visiting delegations of foreign World Trade Center Association member units,
·  
Arrange meetings with Chinese government bodies, business corporations, and
·  
Legal consultancy and travel management services.

Events Management Services

China World Trade is planning to assist foreign companies to organize and participate in conferences and exhibitions in China and assist Chinese companies to organize and participate in conferences and exhibitions overseas. This is a service for fee business.

Virtual Office

Virtual office services help foreign companies to establish a presence in China at minimum cost. Each client will be assigned a dedicated phone number, fax number and mail address. The phone number can be forwarded to a number assigned by the client, or be answered by a well trained secretary who takes care of the communication for the client. Foreign companies can also manage their communication with their China partners over the Internet. These services started in 2004 and a monthly fixed fee is charged for each account.

 
Marketing Strategy

We plan to market Business Club memberships mainly to international companies and businessmen doing business in China and local Chinese companies and businessmen seeking business opportunities within and outside China. We will utilize the good reputation and recognition of WTCA and the recreational and business facilities which will be offered at each Business Club to establish the Guangzhou Club, Beijing Club and other potential Business Clubs in various cities in the PRC as the premier business clubs of their kind. We also hope to make the ChinaWTC.com website into a distinctive Chinese/English language Internet portal. We will achieve our goals by placing advertisements with traditional media, such as newspapers, television, radio, magazines etc.; placing banners on high traffic web sites; sending e-mails to potential users; participating in trade shows; employing the services of external public relations and marketing firms; television "infomercials" and talk shows; outdoor advertising signs and attending / holding press conferences.

We will form strategic alliances with companies that can contribute services and local expertise in various market sectors. These alliances will increase our content and navigation services, support our advertising services and expand our distribution networks. We will form vertical alliances, such as exhibition management companies and travel agents, which will either allow us to integrate their products to our services offerings or to access their distribution networks. We will also form horizontal alliances, such as golf clubs and other business clubs, to increase our client base.

An integral part of our success is dependent on the development and enhancement of our products and services. We will incorporate new technologies from third parties, expand products and services internally and conduct market research to remain aware and informed of the evolving user tastes and latest technologies. The New Generation acquisition has demonstrated the success of our strategies to grow the revenues of China World Trade through vertical consolidation. By acquiring New Generation, we have integrated the services offered by New Generation into the services offered by the Business Clubs. The Business Clubs services have also created value to New Generation by allowing New Generation to offer premium services to a selected group of important clients.

On the other hand, the acquisition of the CEO Clubs China is an example of our strategies to horizontally consolidate other business clubs so as to increase our client base.

Sources of Income

China World Trade will generate income from its Business Club activities in several ways. China World Trade’s goal is to be the operator of Business Clubs in major Chinese cities. While the worldwide business network from WTCA together with the reciprocal services will be the core attraction to businesspersons in China, the business community maintained by China World Trade covering major cities in China will be an even more valuable asset in the long term. Through its presence in major cities in China, China World Trade will develop a community of active businesspersons from small and medium sized enterprises with a common interest in world trade.

 
The Business Club is a core component of China World Trade. The target market for the Business Club will be the owners and senior managements of the small and medium sized enterprises in China. The Business Club will provide to members a full range of top quality commercial and recreational services, education programs and the business networking programs, and Business Club facilities together with an elegant environment.

Our Business Club will also help members to liaise with potential trading partners from overseas, to join international economic and trade exhibitions and seminars, and to organize international business trips.

As part of the reciprocal arrangement under the WTCA, the Business Clubs will also provide services to visiting delegations from foreign WTC members. The China World Trade Business Club will help foreign companies or businesspersons to minimize the barrier of doing business in China. Services provided to foreign companies and businessperson may include organizing meetings with Chinese government bodies, business corporations and potential partners.

The revenue of the Business Club business will come from membership fees, fees collected from training and events such as seminars.

At each Business Club will be a Business Center, which is operated for the benefit of the members and others. While the Business Center’s services are not confined to member of the Business Club, members of the Club will enjoy special discounts for the Business Center services and more dedicated support from the staffs under the Business Club. The Business Center will provide:

·  
Temporary offices
·  
Seminar and Conference rooms
·  
Video conferencing facility
·  
Exhibition rooms
·  
Interpreters and secretarial services
·  
Business consultation services

The revenue from a Business Center is derived from rental fees of facilities and service fees.

The clients of China World Trade’s Guangzhou World Trade Center Club in year 2004 included Fuji Xerox (China) Ltd., UT Starcom Telecom Co. Ltd. Guangzhou Branch, Air France, American International Assurance Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Branch, Hang Seng Bank Limited, Netbig Education Holdings Ltd., KPMG Huazhen Certified Public Accountants, China, and Sun Yaat-sen University.

The clients of China World Trade’s Beijing World Trade Center Club in year 2004 included Daimler Chrysler (China) Limited, VIZRT Media International, Schneider Electric (China) Investment Co. Ltd, International SOS, and other international companies.

Finally, China World Trade intends to negotiate and acquire the necessary approval from WTCA to license the China World Trade Center intellectual property rights including the logo and trademark to third parties. The licensees may use the logo and trademark of China World Trade to quickly establish a brand for their products such as office accessories, or to attract a group of clients for certain services such as credit cards offered by the Business Value-Added division. Revenue will be generated from royalty fees, which may be paid in cash, stock or other property.

 
Competition

There are a number of organizations utilizing the word of “Club” in China, such as the Beijing American Club, which offers more in terms of recreational facilities and services. There are other organizations, such as the American Chamber of Commerce, which provide limited trades and business information and networking capabilities. All other clubs and organizations in Guangzhou and Beijing only operate as clubhouses with local presence. On the contrary, we operation under the international brand name of “World Trade Center Club” exclusively in a certain region of PRC area. As a result, we out-compete the other players with our reciprocal membership advantage by leveraging on the global network of World Trade Center Clubs and among our World Trade Center Clubs in China. The management believes there will not be other business clubs in the regions that could operate under a similar model and this would provide the competitive advantage of our Business Clubs operations.

The management believes that there is no single source of information and research report which is sophisticated enough for us to provide a meaningful estimate of the number of competitors and our competitive position in the business clubs industry.

Employees

We have 68 employees in our Business Clubs as of March 31, 2005. None of them are parties to any union or collective bargaining agreement.

Governmental Regulation of Our Business Club Operations in China

The operation of our Business Clubs must conform to the governmental regulations and rules of the Peoples’ Republic of China.

The Chinese Legal System

The practical effect of the People’s Republic of China legal system on our business operations in China can be viewed from two separate but intertwined considerations. First, as a matter of substantive law, the Foreign Invested Enterprise laws provide significant protection from government interference. In addition, these laws guarantee the full enjoyment of the benefits of corporate Articles and contracts to Foreign Invested Enterprise participants. These laws, however, do impose standards concerning corporate formation and governance, which are not qualitatively different from the General Corporation Laws of the several states. Similarly, the People's Republic of China accounting laws mandate accounting practices, which are not consistent with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The China accounting laws require that an annual "statutory audit" be performed in accordance with People's Republic of China accounting standards and that the books of account of Foreign Invested Enterprises are maintained in accordance with Chinese accounting laws. Article 14 of the People's Republic of China Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise Law requires a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise to submit certain periodic fiscal reports and statements to designate financial and tax authorities, at the risk of business license revocation.

 
Second, while the enforcement of substantive rights may appear less clear than United States procedures, the Foreign Invested Enterprises and Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises are Chinese registered companies which enjoy the same status as other Chinese registered companies in business-to-business dispute resolution. Because the terms of the respective Articles of Association provide that all business disputes pertaining to Foreign Invested Enterprises are to be resolved by the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce in Stockholm, Sweden applying Chinese substantive law, the Chinese minority partner in our joint venture companies will not assume a privileged position regarding such disputes. Any award rendered by this arbitration tribunal is, by the express terms of the respective Articles of Association, enforceable in accordance with the "United Nations Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (1958). "Therefore, as a practical matter, although no assurances can be given, the Chinese legal infrastructure, while different in operation from its United States counterpart, should not present any significant impediment to the operation of Foreign Invested Enterprises.

China's Accession into the WTO

On November 11, 2001, China signed an agreement to become a member of the World Trade Organization, sometimes referred to as the WTO, which is the international body that sets most trade rules, further integrating China into the global economy and significantly reducing the barriers to international commerce. China's membership in the WTO was effective on December 11, 2001. China has agreed upon its accession to the WTO to reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers, remove investment restrictions, provide trading and distribution rights for foreign firms, and open various service sectors to foreign competition. China's accession to the WTO may favorably affect our business in that reduced market barriers and a more transparent investment environment will facilitate increased investment opportunities in China, while tariff rate reductions and other enhancements will enable us to develop better investment strategies and attract investment capital. In addition, the WTO's dispute settlement mechanism provides a credible and effective tool to enforce members' commercial rights. Also, with China's entry to the WTO, it is believed that the relevant laws on foreign investment in China will be amplified and will follow common practices.

Business Plan For Our Air-Ticketing and Hotel Booking Businesses

China World Trade engages in the air-ticketing, hotel room booking and travel agency businesses through its indirect 51% ownership of the New Generation Group of companies. New Generation has ten operating subsidiaries in Southern China through which it operates these businesses. We believe that there are significant opportunities in the travel and tourism industry in China, which are set forth below, although there can be no assurances that we will be able to capitalize on them.

 
Summary Of New Generation’s Business Travel Services

We seek to serve China’s emerging class of frequent independent travelers, or FITs, who engage in business and leisure travel on their own instead of traveling in groups. Through our professional team of staff, our nationwide 24-hour toll-free call center, our user-friendly Chinese and English language website and our extensive reseller network, we provide our customers with consolidated travel information and the ability to book airline tickets at discounted rates nationwide within China. We also provide our customers with the ability to book hotel rooms at discounted rates in over 200 cities in China. The majority of our hotel suppliers are three-, four- or five-star hotels, as rated by the China National Tourism Bureau, catering to higher-end travelers. We also offer other travel related services, such as vacation packages and corporate travel services, at competitive prices.

According to the Yearbook of China Tourism Statistics 2003, China’s domestic tourism spending totaled approximately RMB388 in 2002 and RMB344 billion in 2003. We note that there was a decrease of 11% in 2003 due to the outbreak of SARs. In the same period, CTRIP, one of the best known operators serving FITs in China, derived RMB105 million in 2002 and 183 million in 2003 from this market, increased 127% and 73% from the previous year, respectively. This fact to a certain extent reflects that FITs will be a fast-growing, yet relatively underserved segment in the travel business.

New Generation believes that it is a major provider of air ticketing services in China. Historically, the air ticketing business in China has been limited to a fragmented presence due to the licensing requirements and significant capital requirements. CTRIP and E-Long are among the best known participants in this business and their brand name recognition and volume of transactions is notable. CTRIP derived US$2.4 million from air ticketing in 2003. In comparison, New Generation reported US$1.98 million in 2003, and US$4.29 million as of the twelve months ended December 31, 2004.

Since its inception in 1998, New Generation has built a substantial air-ticketing distribution network in China. It offers customers a wide selection of flights in all major cities in China, usually at significant discounts to published rates. Our airline ticketing volume has increased from over 440,000 tickets for the six months ended June 30, 2004 to approximately 995,000 tickets for the year ended the December 31, 2004. This approximates US$43 million in value of transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and US$115 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004. For the three months ended March 31, 2005, our ticketing volume was over 286,000 tickets which translated to approximately US$32 million in value of transactions. We issue and deliver air tickets using a network of local agents throughout major cities in China. New Generation started its hotel booking business in April 2004 and revenue generated from this division is insignificant to date. At this stage in its development, management is concentrating on establishing a nationwide network through forging business partnerships and improving its information technology infrastructure. Up to December 2004, it had contractual arrangements with 300 hotels, and there are also more than 2,000 hotels in over 200 cities that can be accessed through subcontracts with other hotel booking agents. In addition, our hotel booking operations successfully entered a three-party agreement with China Southern Airlines (CZ), the largest airline group in China, and InterContinental Hotels Group, a leading global hospitality group. Under this agreement, New Generation can provide customers with access to any of InterContinental’s 38 hotels in China and any of China Southern Airlines’ tickets departing from Guangzhou (via e-ticketing) at special package prices.

 
To facilitate rapid growth in hotel booking business, New Generation has created a comprehensive IT platform to facilitate its operation. A call center and website approach are believed to be essential to overcome the requirement of having many geographic locations in order to conduct business. Through telephones and the website, New Generation’s hotel booking business is not limited to the established air ticketing network. Instead, New Generation is able to form a more extensive hotel booking network quickly, that will also benefit our air ticketing business. For these reasons, although at present the hotel booking volume appears small, with only 62 room-nights booked for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, and 473 room-nights booked as of December 31, 2004. For the three months ended March 31, 2005, our hotel bookings were 568 room-nights. We believe that this business has significant growth potential.

New Generation has experienced significant growth since commencing in 2002. For the year ended December 31, 2004, it generated revenues, including revenues generated from the insurance business, of US$5.2 million, an increase of 78% over US$2.9 million generated in the twelve months ended December 31, 2003. This US$2.9 million revenue generated for the year ended December 31, 2003 was a 52.9% increase from the same period in 2002. It recorded a net income of US$2.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, and a net income of US$0.5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003, an increase of 284.6%.

The Travel And Tourism Industry In China

The facts and statistics used in this registration statement relating to the travel industry and economy in China are derived from various government and institute research publications. While we have taken reasonable care to ensure that these facts and statistics presented are accurately reproduced from such sources, we have not independently verified them. These facts and statistics may not be comparable to similar facts and statistics collected for the industry or economy in the United States and other countries.

In terms of domestic tourism spending in 2002, the approximately RMB388 billion (US$46.9 billion) travel industry in China is large and growing rapidly. We expect the industry to continue to experience rapid growth as China’s economy continues to develop. Travel and tourism in China is characterized by a highly fragmented and inefficient travel service sector due to many factors, including the lack of consolidated hotel ownership, the lack of a centralized hotel reservation system, the localized nature of travel agencies and a dual regulatory regime. We believe that the fragmented nature of the travel market in China will create increasing demand for central reservation platforms such as our own capable of consolidating a wide range of travel information and negotiating favorable terms with travel suppliers on the basis of scale from our aggregated demand.

According to the China National Tourism Administration, as of the end of 2002, China had more than 11,500 travel agencies, with the top 100 domestic travel agencies having an aggregate market share of less than 2%. As the requirements of travelers become more complex, we believe that these local agencies, which had been accustomed to providing services using state-owned travel suppliers, have been increasingly unable to respond to the changing needs of business and leisure travelers in China. In addition, the development of China’s tourism infrastructure has resulted in an increasing number of travelers who choose to engage in leisure travel without the constraints inherent in packaged group tours. These frequent independent travelers, or FITs, represent a key segment of the growing travel industry in China that we seek to serve.

 
The increasing accessibility of the Internet in China creates a foundation for new markets and opportunities, providing the ability to bring together a large number of segmented suppliers and customers in a highly fragmented travel industry. We believe that we are well positioned to benefit from these trends in China’s travel industry.

According to market data from CEIC Data Company Ltd., the frequent independent traveler, or FIT, segment of travelers grew at an approximately 18% compound annual growth rate from 1999 to 2002 and is the largest growing group of travelers in China. FITs are defined as travelers who do not travel with tour groups and who require flexibility in the selection of accommodations and transportation. FITs are typically more sophisticated urban dwellers who value customized experiences. We expect that as Chinese travelers become wealthier and more experienced with leisure travel, the appeal of traditional tours will become less important than the ability to arrange one’s own schedule.

Traditionally, most companies in China have relied on either local travel agencies or their internal resources for business travel planning. Companies in China have begun to recognize the importance of focusing on their core competency by outsourcing non-critical functions. A growing number of medium and large-sized companies are beginning to centralize their corporate travel management by outsourcing to professional travel service providers.

Inefficiencies and Fragmentation in the Travel Market in China

The travel market in China is highly fragmented with an underdeveloped booking, reservation and fulfillment infrastructure, and with no dominant nationwide travel agencies. As a result of market reforms, a gradual shift from state-owned to privately-owned travel agencies and changing travel patterns, the travel market in China is undergoing a period of change. While competition among the older state-owned travel agencies and the privately owned travel agencies has significantly promoted the development of China’s travel service, the industry remains inefficient and is likely to remain so in the foreseeable future.

Inefficiencies in the air-ticketing system. Currently, TravelSky Technology Limited, or TravelSky, operates the only nationwide system for air-ticket reservations in China. Consumers in China do not have access to direct bookings on TravelSky unless it is done through individual travel agencies. Moreover, the delivery of air tickets remains inefficient. The majority of consumers in China receive their air tickets through physical delivery and payment to the travel agency is made upon delivery. The process of physical delivery means that consumers in China do not have a reliable or timely delivery process that can respond to last minute travel needs. For example, business travelers who change their flight destinations at the last minute often have to wait for the delivery of a physical ticket before they can initiate their travel. While some airlines in China have recently begun to offer electronic ticketing, there is currently no universal electronic ticketing system available. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently announced that all members should adopt electronic tickets in 2007. As the employment of e-ticketing requires more capital investment on IT and relevant facilities, as well as more investment on staff training, smaller players will most likely be shaken out of the market during the process. On the other hand, this trend implies that business opportunities for larger agencies with relatively mature business models and operating at a large scale, such as New Generation, would survive.

 
Inefficiencies in the hotel reservation system. According to the Year Book of China Tourism Statistics 2003, as of December 31, 2002, China had 3,656 three-, four- or five-star hotels. Hotels in China are generally run independently and are not part of large chains. The largest hotel chains in China are small relative to the larger hotel chains in the United States. There is no industry wide electronic reservation infrastructure similar to that available in the United States and parts of Europe.

There is no national distribution system for hotel rooms in China. Travel agents generally have to negotiate room availability and rates with the hotel each time they make a booking. Hotel suppliers in China are not able to benefit from an efficient distribution system that is managed by a centralized process. Until recently, travelers in China did not have access to comprehensive hotel information or a central location for bookings. Instead, travelers in China are still mainly interacting through walk-in room reservations, direct call-in reservations, business conventions and traditional travel agency bookings. There are some business operators, such as CTRIP and E-Long, developing centralized hotel booking platforms in China by utilizing scalable information technology platforms. At present, 70% transactions of CTRIP have been done through telephone and the rest 30% mainly fulfilled online.

In the on-line travel business, packaging air tickets with hotel room is increasingly popular for it reduces customers’ sensitivity on prices and the profit margin appears higher than traditional method providing ticketing and hotel booking separately. For Chinese companies conducting this business model, like CTRIP and eLong, hotel booking is the dominant source for revenues. In 2003, CTRIP derived US$18.5 million from hotel booking business, 84% of its total revenues. Air ticketing contributed 11% (US$2.4 million) in the same year. (Source: CTRIP Annual Report 2003). While in other countries where the “ticket + hotel room” model is more mature, air ticketing usually contributes to a larger portion of total revenues. Unlike either case, New Generation has been largely relying on air ticketing since its inception. As of nine months ended September 30, 2004, the revenue from air ticketing was about US$3.27 million, representing 90.2% of its total revenues.

Inefficiencies in traditional travel agencies. Travel agencies in China tend to be unaffiliated, small office operations. Due to local licensing requirements, even the four travel agencies that operate on a nationwide basis are mostly structured such that each office operates independently from the others. Consumers in China have generally not been able to enjoy the benefits that can be offered by a nationwide, integrated travel agency.

 
Inefficiencies created by separate regulatory regimes. Under current regulations, two distinct regulatory bodies regulate the travel industry in China. In order to sell air tickets, travel agencies must obtain a permit from the Civil Aviation Administration of China. If a travel agency intends to conduct the air-ticketing business in more than one city, an air-ticketing permit is required for every city, as there is currently no national air-ticketing license. In addition, in order to conduct other travel-related business such as hotel reservations, the travel agency must obtain a separate license from the China National Tourism Administration. Consumers who wish to purchase both air tickets and make hotel reservations through a single agency must use a travel agency that performs both functions. Many traditional travel agencies are unable to perform both functions given the limited number of licenses that can be issued and the costs associated with obtaining each license. As a result, consumers are often forced to arrange travel plans with multiple travel agencies.

The Opportunity for the New Generation Group

We expect the travel and tourism industry in China to continue to grow rapidly as China’s economy continues to expand. China’s travel service industry is fragmented and inefficient. This fragmentation creates a market opportunity for our centralized reservation system for air-ticketing and hotel reservations, which offers comprehensive information and favorable terms negotiated with travel service suppliers across China who are offered economies of scale from our aggregated demand.

Our Strengths

We have capitalized on the following competitive strengths in building our travel service business:

Established large scale ticketing business. New Generation has achieved a large scale of transactions in the flight ticketing services. The number of companies providing air ticketing services is much less than those providing services for room reservations in China. And few players engage in both businesses. On the supply side, there are thousands of suppliers for room reservation services, while there is a very limited number of airlines in China. As a result, hotel operators are confronting more fierce competition than airlines are. A small company can easily establish contacts with hotels and be their agents since the capital required is small and the relationship with suppliers is easy to manage. In contrast, to be an air ticketing agent, companies have to overcome high capital barriers first and then work hard to maintain good relationships with the airlines. Both are normally very scarce and critical resources in this business. Since New Generation has achieved large scale in its operations, it has formed mutually dependant relationships with its upstream suppliers and has thereby achieved a strong bargaining position with its suppliers. And the capital requirement is not a barrier to entry or growth for New Generation since its systems are already in place. New Generation has achieved the scale necessary to deal with its upstream suppliers, which include the airlines, as well as its downstream customers. Potential entrants into the industry face these capital and scale barriers to entry.

Extensive resources in the airport. New Generation is the first travel agent in China who provides customers with seamless pre-boarding services in the terminal. In 1998, it established “Red Carpet Service Zone” in the old Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, the third largest airport in China, to provide customers with extensive services ranging from air-ticketing, check-in services to airport pick-up. After that, Huahao Group, New Generation’s former parent company, and one of our shareholders, entered into a 10-year joint venture agreement with a subsidiary of Baiyun Airport Company Ltd. to provide easy boarding services. The joint venture was reported as the first example in China of cooperation between a private company and the highly regulated airport industry. It is indicative of our extensive resources and those of our affiliates employed at the airport.

 
Brand leadership. As one of the early movers in the industry to adopt modern communications and Internet technologies, we believe that we have established one of the best-known brands for travel services in Southern China. We believe our customers associate the New Generation brand with value, convenience and confidence.

Nationwide reach for nationwide travel destinations. Our customers can book domestic and international air tickets and make reservations for accommodations at over 2,300 hotels in more than 200 cities across China, vacation packages and rental cars by calling our centralized 24-hour call center from anywhere in China or by logging onto our website. New Generation is ranked one of the top air-ticketing companies in China, in terms of volume of tickets sold and value of transactions. We issue and deliver air tickets using a network of local agents in major cities in China, covering all of the 961 domestic routes.

Total customer focus. We provide our customers with comprehensive travel information, allowing them to conveniently compare prices, browse availability and amenity options, and select the price and supplier that best meet their individual travel needs. Our user-friendly websites, well trained call center representatives and continuous service development efforts reflect our focus on providing superior customer service.

Strong supplier value. We offer our travel suppliers access to aggregated consumer demand and the ability to promote their services to a large and growing base of frequent independent travelers seeking higher-end travel services. In addition, our call center and web-based transaction and service platform, with its easy-to-use supplier interface, allows our suppliers to promote their services at low incremental cost and with minimal changes to their existing systems.

In addition, New Generation has also established a strong business partnership with the leading Chinese airline groups, including China Southern Airlines and Air China. By the end of November 2004, New Generation had set up three direct air ticket sales centers under the name of the Guangzhou Branch of Air China, in selected strategic locations in Guangzhou. It also entered into a co-operation agreement with the Guangzhou branch of China Southern Airlines Company Limited to provide commuters with downtown check-in and connections services for flights of the China Southern Airline in the new Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The close business partnership not only allows New Generation to benefit from more favorable sales related promotional and marketing policies, but also, enables it to get involved in the air carriers’ operational activities as a value-added services provider.

Streamlined business operations through tailored information management systems. We have drawn on our in-depth knowledge of the business practices unique to China’s travel service industry to develop proprietary processes and technology-based systems for use in our business. These processes and systems incorporate customer relationship management, order processing, financial reporting and performance management and enable us to coordinate effectively the activities of our staff, agents, suppliers and resellers. This results in streamlined operations, a higher degree of operating flexibility and stronger customer relationships through enhanced customer service.

 
Scalable and cost-efficient services. Our services and transaction processing, enabled by our centralized call-center and web-based distribution technologies, provides superior scalability and significant cost advantages over traditional methods of travel service distribution. We can expand our range of services and extend our geographical reach without making major changes to our existing infrastructure or incurring significant capital costs.

Experienced management. We believe that our management team, which includes Mr. William Chi Hung Tsang, and a seasoned team of senior managers at the operations level with significant experience in the areas of travel service operations, marketing, technology and finance, is well qualified and experienced to handle the challenges of the travel service industry in China.

Our Strategy

Our goal is to become the leading provider of travel services in China. We seek to achieve revenue and earnings growth by pursuing the following key business strategies:

Strengthen brand awareness and marketing. We seek to strengthen consumer awareness of our brand by pursuing an aggressive marketing strategy based on online and traditional media advertising.

We seek to encourage consumer conversion and the use of our services through segment-based marketing, targeted promotions and focused telemarketing efforts.

We also seek to promote the awareness of our brand and increase our penetration among our target customers by leveraging the customer bases of other leading businesses and customer service companies:

·  
increasing advertising using publications such as company brochures and magazines.
·  
cooperating with commercial banks for them to offer co-branded credit cards; and
·  
entering into arrangements with major airlines in China, such as China Southern Airlines, under which travel booking inquiries are directed from their service hotlines to us.

Expand our range of travel services. We intend to capitalize on our leadership in air-ticketing utilizing a centralized modern call center and web-based distribution technologies and leverage the reach and efficiency of our distribution of services by growing our hotel reservations and other travel related services, such as vacation packages, car rentals and corporate travel services. We seek to expand the selection of our destination services, such as restaurant and entertainment bookings, and offer our customers greater flexibility in choosing the desired combination of travel services.

 
The agreement with InterContinental and China Southern Airlines has forged a strong business partnership among the three parties. It is anticipated that an effective way to differentiate us from other competitors in the domestic market is through the provision for an “air ticket and hotel” package. We believe that the extensive network resources based on air-ticketing, IT platform and strategic alliances with other product and service providers will be converted to our advantage, and that competitors will find difficult to imitate.

Enhance customer experience. We seek to enhance our customer’s experience by providing more personalized care, and by strengthening and expanding travel supplier relationships to offer our customers a wider range of travel services. We seek to deliver consistently high-quality customer service through continuous improvements in the information technology systems utilized in our call center, and in the content, features and functions of our websites.

We seek to retain our most loyal customers and generate repeat ticketing by offering loyalty rewards and additional specialized services, including dedicated VIP lounges at airports and a VIP call service with reduced waiting time. Our VIP call service, staffed by a dedicated team of specially trained representatives, provides VIP customers personalized travel advice and services. A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system will be deployed in the first quarter of 2005. This CRM system will integrate the call center, and websites together with other resources to offer comprehensive incentive programs and personalized services in a proactive approach. Interactive information delivered through the mobile telephone network will also be employed.

Enhance efficiency and profitability. We have built our operating infrastructure to take advantage of the inherent cost advantages of our centralized call center and web-based distribution technologies. We also seek to increase the efficiency of our marketing programs by tracking the effectiveness of our expenditures on various marketing activities.

We continue to capitalize on improvements in electronic commerce infrastructure, such as the introduction of electronic ticketing. By using exclusive online promotional offers, we believe we will be able to benefit from the increasing adoption of online commerce among consumers by attracting additional customers and moving existing customers to our websites, thereby lowering our operating costs.

Enhance our technology infrastructure. We design and maintain our systems with a view to enhancing consumer-friendliness and providing adaptive solutions for our airline and other travel service suppliers. We seek to streamline our transaction processes through ongoing technology upgrades to our transaction and services level.

Selectively pursue complementary acquisitions. We seek to supplement the organic growth of our business by pursuing acquisitions which would enable us to expand our service offerings, our customer base and our distribution network. We seek to capitalize on the opportunities for consolidation in China’s fragmented and inefficient travel service industry by selectively exploring opportunities to acquire other travel service businesses such as air-ticketing agencies, hotel-room consolidators, tour-package agencies and corporate travel providers.

 
Develop travel solutions for corporate clients. We will enhance our travel services by providing corporate travel solution services that cover more international corporations and large national corporations in the region. The corporate market is a fast growing market a with high profit margin. With our comprehensive resources in ticketing, hotel reservations, business club facilities and airport services, we are confident that we can be one of the leading services providers in the region. At the moment, we have over 30 corporate clients including large scale joint ventures such as Guangzhou Honda and Panasonic Wan Bao. We successfully entered into a service consignment agreement with the Purchasing Office of the Guangzhou City Government. This agreement will extend for two years from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2006. Under this agreement, China World Trade will provide international business travel packages and related services to key personnel of the Guangzhou City Government at premium package prices.

Business Travel Services - Operating Revenues on a Pro-Forma Basis

We offer our customers a wide selection of travel services. The following table sets forth the pro-forma amount of our revenues and profit (loss) from operations represented by each travel-related service for the periods indicated on a dollar and percentage basis:

Operating Revenue on a Pro-Forma Basis
 

   
Jan to
Dec 2004
 
Jan to
Dec 2004
 
Jan to
Dec 2003
 
Jan to
Dec 2003
 
Jan to
Dec 2002
 
Jan to Dec 2002
 
   
USD
 
%
 
USD
 
 %
 
USD
 
 %
 
Business Travel services
                         
Air-ticketing
   
4,747,447
   
91.68
%
 
1,975,098
   
67.99
%
 
1,652,756
   
86.63
%
Insurance
   
423,247
   
8.23
%
 
929,916
   
32.01
%
 
255,052
   
13.37
%
Other
   
7,577
   
0.09
%
 
0
   
0.00
%
 
0
   
0.00
%
Pro-Forma Operating Revenue
   
5,178,271
   
100.00
%
 
2,905,014
   
100.00
%
 
1,907,808
   
100.00
%
 

Profit (loss) from Operations on a Pro-Forma Basis
 

   
Jan to
Dec 2004
 
Jan to
Dec 2004
 
Jan to
Dec 2003
 
Jan to
Dec 2003
 
Jan to
Dec 2002
 
Jan to
Dec 2002
 
   
USD
 
 %
 
USD
 
 %
 
USD
 
 %
 
Business Travel services
                         
Air-ticketing
   
2,054,717
   
90.35
%
 
502,717
   
42.53
%
 
106,012
   
105.51
%
Insurance
   
229,996
   
10.11
%
 
679,446
   
57.47
%
 
(5,536
)
 
(5.51
%)
Other
   
(10,547
)
 
(0.46
%)
 
0
   
0.00
%
 
0
   
0.00
%
Pro-Forma Profit (loss) from Operations
   
2,274,166
   
100.00
%
 
1,182,163
   
100.00
%
 
100,476
   
100.00
%
                                       
Pro-Forma Net Income (loss)
                                     
Air-ticketing
   
1,537,986
   
89.71
%
 
(128,863
)
 
(24.56
%)
 
(321,386
)
 
(97.00
%)
Insurance
   
187,379
   
10.93
%
 
653,566
   
124.56
%
 
(9,937
)
 
(3.00
%)
Other
   
(10,982
)
 
(1.55
%)
 
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
 
Total
   
1,714,383
   
100.00
%
 
524,703
   
100.00
%
 
(331,323
)
 
(100.00
%)
                                       
Accumulated Profit (loss)
                                     
Air-ticketing
   
812,590
         
(731,403
)
       
(532,540
)
     
Insurance
   
734,066
         
546,028
         
(9,937
)
     
Other
   
(19,441
)
       
--
         
--
       
Total
   
1,527,215
         
(185,375
)
       
(542,477
)
     
                                       
 
* All the pro-forma numbers shown above are comparable with GAAP financial measure.
 
(1) The pro-forma numbers reflected the operating results of individual business segments as if they had been acquired by China World Trade since January 1, 2002.
(2) The financial results of Huahao Insurance are not consolidated with financial results of New Generation on this pro-forma presentation, and are presented for  comparative purposes only.
(3) As there were no intercompany transactions, no pro-forma adjustments for eliminations in this respect are necessary.

 
Air-ticketing. We provide a 24-hour air-ticketing service through our toll-free call center and websites. We act as agents for all major airlines in China and international airlines that operate flights that originate from selected cities in China. We make flight reservations through TravelSky, which is the operator of the only nationwide system for air-ticket reservations in China, and currently issue and deliver air tickets using a network of local agents throughout major cities in China. Under current regulations, travel agents, including us, have no discretion to offer discounts on airline tickets. However, we have successfully negotiated escalating commissions with many airlines based on the number of air tickets we sell.

Our air-ticketing process begins when a customer initiates an inquiry through our toll-free call center or our websites. The customer is informed of the available flights based on their schedule and desired air carrier and we then confirm a booking for a seat on the selected flight through our call center. Booking information is sent to one of our local agents in the city where the customer wants the ticket to be issued and delivered. We have relationships with a network of local ticketing agents throughout major cities in China. We use these local agents and other third party delivery companies to deliver the tickets to our customers and collect payments for the tickets. We then collect the airfare from the delivery company, pay the agent’s commission and the cost of the tickets, and retain the balance ourselves. We currently do not pre-purchase air tickets for resale.

We believe that air-ticketing sales will continue their rapid pace of growth. In the year ended December 31, 2004, we sold approximately 995,000 air tickets, compared to approximately 440,000 air tickets sold in the six months ended June 30, 2004. We anticipate that the expected adoption of e-tickets in China will allow consumers to better use our call center and websites to book air tickets and will benefit our air-ticketing business by allowing us to reach a broader customer base without materially increasing our operating costs.

Hotel reservations. We currently have room supplier relationships with more than 2,300 hotels in over 200 cities throughout China. We seek to offer a range of hotel options at a variety of prices, with the majority of our hotel suppliers being three-, four- or five-star hotels, catering to higher-end customers. For the year ended December 31, 2004, we derived only a very minimal of our total revenues from our hotel bookings.

 
We act primarily as an agent in our hotel-related transactions. When a customer makes an initial inquiry through either our call center or our websites, we match the customer’s request with our allotment of rooms and make a reservation for the customer with the appropriate hotel supplier. The hotel supplier returns a confirmation that is passed along to the customer by phone, fax or email. When the customer checks into the hotel on the designated date, the hotel informs us of the customer’s check in. The customer usually settles his hotel bill directly with the hotel, and we are entitled to a fraction of the room rate as a commission. Upon the completion of a customer’s stay, we verify with the hotel the length of the stay and calculate our commissions, ranging from 10% to 20% of the hotel room rate, which the hotels pay us on a monthly basis. We pay no penalty to the hotel for “no shows” on confirmed bookings, although we are not paid any commission in respect of “no show” bookings. We do not currently pre-purchase hotel rooms until the customer has paid us, and consequently do not carry significant inventory risk.

Depending on our agreement with the individual hotel supplier, we either receive a guaranteed allotment of hotel room-nights per month or operate on an “as-requested” basis. Our agreements with hotels typically contain some or all of the following provisions:

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Room pricing. The hotel guarantees negotiated room rates that are lower than published rates. In addition, the customer is also able to enjoy promotional rates if such rates are in effect.
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Room supply. The hotel must notify us of any shortages of hotel rooms so that we can make alternative accommodations for our customers.
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Customer accommodation. The hotel must upgrade the customer to a higher level of accommodation if, due to the fault of the hotel, a customer’s reserved room is not available upon check in.
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Confirmation of the customer’s stay. The hotel must inform us of the length of the customer’s stay. We confirm a customer’s length of stay by contacting the hotel to verify the customer’s check-in and check-out dates and contact customers to crosscheck the information reported by the hotel. We continuously rate our hotel on the basis of the accuracy and timeliness of the reported information.
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Extended stay. The hotel must immediately inform us if the customer extends their stay beyond the original booking. We then book the extended stay and calculate the additional commission.
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Commission payments. The hotel pays us either a flat, pre-negotiated or an escalating commission based on the number of hotel room nights we book.

Our agreements with our hotel room suppliers are in writing for the most part. We enter into agreements with companies that own hotels. Due to the fragmented nature of the hotel industry in China where hotels are generally owned separately, we generally enter into agreements with hotel companies on an individual hotel basis.

Since our hotel booking business is at the initial stage, the volume of room-nights is still too small to help obtain any guarantee on room allotments. To grow its operations as quickly as possible, New Generation has successfully entered into a business partnership agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group and China Southern Airlines. An agreement concerning the purchase of one of the largest hotel booking service providers in China is also under negotiation. If the negotiations are successful and an acquisition is consummated, we believe that the hotel booking business will soon become a significant component of the business of China World Trade as a whole.

 
Vacation packages. We offer third-party vacation packages that include air transportation, hotel accommodation and other travel related services to many popular destinations in China. A vacation package transaction begins in the same way as the majority of our other transactions, with the customer initiating an inquiry either through our toll-free call center or our websites. The customer selects the desired vacation package and places an order with us. After confirming both the hotel reservation and transportation arrangements with the appropriate travel supplier, we send our customer a confirmation and arrange for ticket delivery, if needed, through a local travel agency. The customer pays for the vacation upon delivery of the appropriate confirmation or air ticket, and we deduct our commission. In general, our customers only pay a penalty if they cancel their reservations at a late stage.

We select vacation packages to serve the unique needs of FITs. Many of our vacation packages are designed as self-guided tours that permit FITs to travel to desired locations without adhering to the rigid schedules that are typical of tour group packages.

Corporate travel service. We have recently begun to provide companies in China a corporate travel service providing travel planning, hotel reservations, air-ticketing and rental car bookings. By centralizing their travel management functions, our corporate clients can reduce their travel costs and the associated administrative burden. We also assist companies in planning, executing and streamlining their travel budgets.

Marketing

We market our services through a combination of direct marketing, online marketing, traditional media advertising and co-marketing with established brands. We seek to build our New Generation brand identity which consumers will associate with choice, convenience and value.

Direct marketing. We conduct direct marketing activities principally at major airports and transportation hubs in China. Our promotional efforts at these locations include the distribution of complimentary membership cards.

Online marketing. These portals feature hyperlinks to our websites for air-ticket and hotel service recommendations to their web visitors. In some cases we operate on a co-branded basis, where we provide our services and our brand is featured on these portals. In other cases, we operate on a private label basis, where we deliver our services using the brand name of the originating website. In both cases, we pay commissions based on the bookings generated through our co-marketers. We feel that our online marketing effort is an important part of our marketing strategy and serves as a cost-effective marketing tool. In addition, our online presence serves as an additional channel to capture targeted customers through association with established Internet brands in China. We believe that the Internet will continue to experience growth in China, and our relationships with top Internet portals in China will position us well to exploit its potential.

 
Traditional marketing. Our traditional media advertising efforts include newspaper and broadcast advertising. The focus of our media advertising efforts is to promote awareness of the New Generation brand among our potential customers.

Co-marketing relationships. We seek to expand our market reach by entering into co-marketing agreements with companies that have a large customer base and strong brand recognition. We believe that we are able to reach more customers and capitalize on their brand recognition in promoting our services and in enhancing our credibility. We have developed co-marketing agreements with some of the largest companies in China with a view to establishing our brand.

Distribution

We are currently a major air ticketing provider in China. Our growth was achieved through locating our subsidies in the major cities in China. We also package hotel room booking services and tour packaging services with air tickets to better meet our customers’ needs. Our business goal is to become a leading integrator of air ticketing, hotel booking and tour packages. This requires utilization of our comprehensive distribution system that is comprised of:

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our twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, toll-free call center,
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our popular Internet website, and
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our extensive nationwide network of resellers.

Call center. We operate a 24-hour call center staffed by more than 32 customer service representatives (CSRs). The number of CSRs will increase to 104 by the end of 2005 to meet the requirement of our business development. The call center is accessible nationwide on a toll free basis for fixed line telephone calls in China and by calling 4008-168-168 in China. Our call center typically handles more than 150 calls per day. Although, it currently contributes little to the total air-ticketing reservations and hotel bookings, we are fully confident that with our market expansion, 20% of our total transactions will be generated from on-line transactions. We believe that our call center constitutes a cost-efficient distribution channel because of the available pool of low-cost labor in China. We expect our call center will become one of our principal distribution channel going forward, due to China’s large and growing mobile and fixed-line phone subscribers and consumer preference for the personalized service we are able to provide through our call center.

Website. We offer our travel services through our user-friendly website www.4008168168.com. The website allows us to expand our customer base and improve customer service with minimum transaction costs. Customers can browse travel service options, compare prices, book and confirm orders through our website. Our website is designed to provide customers with a quick, efficient and flexible service that facilitates comparison among our large number of travel suppliers. To support the internationalization of our business, we are undertaking a program to construct an English website and synchronize it with the Chinese one. Customers will be able to easily access both websites by logging onto www.4008168168.com.

 
Reseller network. We have developed an extensive nationwide network of over 60 non-exclusive resellers, consisting of smaller travel and air-ticketing agencies that utilize our call center and websites to distribute travel services. We pay our resellers a portion of our commission, subject to an escalating scale, based on the number of hotel reservations and air-ticket bookings they generate for us. Our air-ticketing network generates revenues from resellers’ monthly administration fees, ticketing system rentals and Physical Identity Devices maintenance fees. The volume of tickets sold and value of transactions completed are incorporated into our total volume and total transaction values for New Generation.

Technology

We believe that we have a strong technology team in the travel service industry in China. Our goal is to develop a high-performance, reliable, scalable and secure system in-house to support our business demands for new features and functionalities.

We have built a sophisticated, proprietary back office system encompassing order processing, customer relationship management, inventory control, business intelligence and staff performance management functions that coordinates the activities of our internal departments, clients, agents and partners within a single cohesive platform. We have also invested in an advanced, in-bound call center for phone based bookings and a scalable network infrastructure system utilizing hardware and software from top-tier vendors. Our system connects us with our suppliers, clients and agents.

Our infrastructure security system is designed to ensure that our users can only access and use our system according to their assigned authorization levels. Our system also includes VPN and encryption technologies to allow for secure Intranet access, as well as an intrusion detection system, which is designed to detect security breaches. Our infrastructure security system, however, may not be adequate at all times and we may experience occasional security breaches.

Competition

The travel service industry in China is extremely large, highly fragmented and intensely competitive. We compete with eLong, Inc., Ctrip.com International, Ltd, traditional travel agencies such as CTS, CITS and CYTS, and hotel suppliers that sell their room inventory directly to consumers. The major markets in which we currently compete include the relatively affluent coastal areas of China. As China’s market continues to grow, we may face further competition from other new domestic hotel room consolidators or international players such as expedia.com or priceline.com that may seek to expand into China. We may also face increasing competition from hotels and airlines should they further expand into the direct selling market or engage in alliances with other travel service providers besides us. We compete on the basis of brand recognition, selection, price, ease of use, accessibility of information, breadth of services offered, convenience, and customer service and satisfaction.

The management believes that there is no single source of information and research report which is sophisticated enough for us to provide a meaningful estimate of the number of competitors and our competitive position in the travel service industry.

 
We cannot assure you that we will compete successfully with any of our current or future competitors.

Employees

We have 472 employees in the New Generation Group of companies that are in the following job categories: Management and Administration (167), Customer Service (194), Sales and Marketing (52), Supplier Management (38), and Technical Services (21).

We participate in government-mandated multi-employer defined contribution plans under which certain pensions, medical and other welfare benefits are provided to employees. We make monthly payments to these plans based on the employee’s compensation.

We have not entered into any collective bargaining agreements. We consider our relations with our employees to be good.

Facilities

Our headquarters in Guangzhou Rihang Hotel are located in an adjoining property of approximately 1,740 square meters. Our call center is located in a leased space of approximately 600 square meters. We lease the premises for our call center under a two-year term lease, expiring in 2006. We also maintain branch and sales offices in major cities in Guangdong Province including Foshan, Shunde, Dongguan Zhongshan and Gaoming. We believe that adequate facilities are available to accommodate our future expansion plans.

Legal Proceedings

We are currently not involved in any material litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings in the New Generation Group of companies that could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. From time to time, we may be involved in disputes with individual employees. So far as we are aware, no material litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings are pending.

Regulation

The travel industry in China is subject to substantial regulation by the Chinese government. This section sets forth a summary of certain significant Chinese regulations that affect our business and our industry.

Scope of Regulation

Current PRC laws and regulations impose substantial restrictions on foreign ownership in air-ticketing, advertising and Internet businesses in China.

 
Restrictions on Foreign Ownership

Air-ticketing. The principal regulation governing foreign ownership in air-ticketing business in China is The Foreign Investment Industrial Guidance Catalogue (2004 revision). Under this regulation, a foreign investor is allowed to own 100% of any wholesale and commission-based agency in China after December 11, 2004. As inferred from the law, air-ticketing does not fall into the statutory prohibited industries like the wholesale of newspaper and magazine, drugs, agricultural chemicals and membrane, chemical fertilizer, refined oil and crude oil, so it is our understanding that beginning on December 11, 2004 foreign investors were permitted to own 100% of an air-ticket agency.

Travel agency. The principal regulation governing foreign ownership in travel agencies in China is the Establishment of Foreign Controlled and Wholly Foreign Owned Travel Agencies Tentative Provisions (2003). Recently, foreign investors that

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primarily engage in travel agency business;
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have annual revenue from travel services exceeding US$40 million (in the case of foreign-controlled travel agencies) or US$500 million (in the case of wholly foreign owned travel agencies;
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are members of travel industrial associations in their home countries or regions

have been permitted to establish or own travel agencies in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xian or other approved national tourism areas, upon the approval of the PRC government, subject to substantial restrictions on the scope of their business. For example, foreign invested travel agencies are prohibited from engaging in the business of overseas travel by PRC citizens or travel by persons from the other regions of the PRC to Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan. In addition, other than its head office, foreign-invested travel agencies are not allowed to open branch offices.

Our 51% ownership of the New Generation Group of companies involves the foreign control of a travel agency doing business in the Peoples’ Republic of China. The control of a Chinese travel agency is permissible under the Establishment of Foreign Controlled and Wholly Foreign Owned Travel Agencies Tentative Provisions (2003), subject to compliance with the restrictions on the scope of business for passenger air ticket sales agents, commercial agency, tourist information services and marketing research planning. All such businesses are not categorized as "restricted" or "prohibited" by The Foreign Investment Industrial Guidance Catalogue (2004 revision). We believe the competitive advantage of the travel agency business of New Generation is not limited by the scope of business restrictions referred to in the preceding sentence, and, therefore, our operations are not impacted by laws regulating travel agencies.

Advertising Agencies. The principal regulations governing foreign ownership in advertising agencies in China include.

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The Foreign Investment Industrial Guidance Catalogue (2002); and
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The Administrative Regulations Concerning Foreign Invested Advertising Enterprises (2004)

 
Under these regulations, foreign investors can currently own up to 70% of the equity interest in an advertising agency in China. Beginning on December 10, 2005, foreign investors will be permitted to own 100% of an advertising agency.

Internet content provision. The principal regulations governing foreign ownership in the Internet content provision business in China include:

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The Administrative Rules for Foreign Investments in Telecommunications Enterprises (2001); and
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The Foreign Investment Industrial Guidance Catalogue (2002)

Under these regulations, a foreign entity is prohibited from owning more than 50% of a Chinese entity that provides value-added telecommunications services, including Internet content provision.

General Regulation of Businesses

Air-ticketing. The air-ticketing business is subject to the supervision of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, or CAAC, and its regional branches. The principal regulation governing air-ticketing business in China is the Administration on Civil Aviation Transporting Marketing Agency Business Regulations (1993).

Under this regulation, an air-ticketing agency must obtain a permit from CAAC or its regional branch in every city in which the agency proposes to conduct business. The two types of air-ticketing permits in China are permits for selling tickets for international flights and flights to Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan and permits for selling tickets for domestic flights in China except flights to Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

Travel agency. The travel agency industry is subject to the supervision of the China National Tourism Administration and local tourism administrations. The principal regulations governing travel agencies in China include:

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The Administration of Travel Agencies Regulations (1996), as amended, and
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The Rules of Implementation of the Administration of Travel Agencies Regulations (2001)

Under these regulations, a travel agency must obtain a license from the China National Tourism Administration in order to conduct cross-border travel business, and a license from the provincial-level tourism administration in order to conduct a domestic travel agency business.

Advertising. The State Administration of Industry and Commerce is responsible for regulating advertising activities in China. The principal regulations governing advertising, including online advertising in China include:

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The Advertising Law (1994); and
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The Administration of Advertising Regulations (1987)

 
Under these regulations, any entity conducting advertising activities must obtain an advertising permit from the local Administration of Industry and Commerce.

Internet content provision service and online commerce. The provision of travel-related content on the websites is subject to Chinese laws and regulations relating to the telecommunications industry and the Internet, and regulated by various government authorities, including the Ministry of Information Industry and the State Administration of Industry and Commerce. The principal regulations governing the telecommunications industry and the Internet include:

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The Telecommunications Regulations (2000)
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The Administrative Measures for Telecommunications Business Operating Licenses (2001); and
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The Internet Information Services Administrative Measures (2000)

Under these regulations, Internet content provision services are classified as value-added telecommunications businesses, and a commercial operator of such services must obtain an Internet content provision license from the appropriate telecommunications authority in order to carry out any commercial Internet content provision operations in China.

With respect to online commerce, there are no specific Chinese laws at the national level governing or defining online commerce activities, and no government authority has been designated to regulate these activities. There are existing regulations governing retail business that require companies to obtain licenses in order to engage in the business. However, it is unclear whether these existing regulations will be applied to online commerce.

Regulation of Foreign Currency Exchange and Dividend Distribution

Foreign currency exchange. The principal regulation governing foreign currency exchange in China is the Foreign Currency Administration Rules (1996), as amended. Under these rules, the Renminbi is freely convertible for trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions, but not for direct investment, loans or investments in securities outside China without the prior approval of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange of the People’s Republic of China, or SAFE.

Pursuant to the Foreign Currency Administration Rules, foreign-invested enterprises in China may purchase foreign exchange without the approval of SAFE for trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions by providing commercial documents evidencing these transactions. They may also retain foreign exchange, subject to a cap approved by SAFE, to satisfy foreign exchange liabilities or to pay dividends. However, the relevant Chinese government authorities may limit or eliminate the ability of foreign-invested enterprises to purchase and retain foreign currencies in the future. In addition, foreign exchange transactions for direct investment, loan and investment in securities outside China are still subject to limitations and require approvals from SAFE.

 
Dividend distribution. The principal regulations governing distribution of dividends by foreign-invested companies include:

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The Sino-foreign Equity Joint Venture Law (1979), as amended;
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The Regulations of Implementation of the Sino-foreign Equity Joint Venture Law (1983), as amended;
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The Foreign Investment Enterprise Law (1986), as amended; and
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The Regulations of Implementation of the Foreign Investment Enterprise Law (1990), as amended.

Under these regulations, foreign-invested enterprises in China may pay dividends only out of their accumulated profits, if any, determined in accordance with Chinese accounting standards and regulations. In addition, wholly foreign owned enterprises in China are required to set aside at least 10% of their respective accumulated profits each year, if any, to fund certain reserve funds unless such reserve funds have reached 50% of their respective registered capital. These reserves are not distributable as cash dividends.

In addition, our wholly-owned subsidiaries are required to allocate portions of their respective after-tax profits to their enterprise expansion funds and staff welfare and bonus funds at the discretion of their boards of directors. Our affiliated Chinese entities are required to allocate at least 5% of their respective after-tax profits to their respective statutory welfare funds. Allocations to these statutory reserves and funds can only be used for specific purposes and are not transferable to us in the forms of loans, advances, or cash dividends.

Business Plan For Our Life And Accident Insurance Agency Business
 
China World Trade is engaged in the accident and life insurance agency business through its indirect ownership interest in Huahao Insurance Agency Ltd., a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the Peoples’ Republic of China (“Huahao Insurance”). Huahao Insurance was formed in 2002 and is engaged in the life and accident insurance agency business in the Guangdong Province of China.

Huahao Insurance places insurance for and services personal accounts throughout the Guangdong Province of China. Huahao Insurance acts as an agent in soliciting and negotiating contracts of insurance through insurance companies which are located across China, and also acts as a broker in procuring contracts of insurance on behalf of insured’s. Huahao Insurance specializes in a popular market niche known as life and accident insurance.
 
The Industry

Insurance brokerage companies principally serve businesses, public institutions and individual clients, which we refer to as “insured’s,” by placing general and specialty insurance coverage on their behalf with insurance carriers, which we refer to as “insurers,” and providing risk management consulting services. Through their knowledge of the insurance market and preferred relationships with insurers, insurance brokers are able to assist their clients by negotiating competitive rates and policy terms. Insurance brokers also serve as a distribution channel for insurers and perform much of the administrative and customer service functions insurers would have to otherwise perform were they to sell insurance coverage directly. Insurance brokers are typically compensated by commissions paid by insurers on the premium volume placed. These services, whether to individuals or institutions, are generally referred to as retail brokering.

 
Our Business

A substantial portion of the commission and fee business of Huahao Insurance is derived from placing insurance for individuals. It services its clients through its network of four offices in the Guangdong Province. No material part of Huahao Insurance's business is dependent upon a single customer or on a few customers, the loss of any one or more of which would have a materially adverse effect on Huahao Insurance. We placed insurance for a total of 88,473 customer-contracts in 2003, 21,976 customer-contracts in 2004, and for the three months ended March 31, 2005, 1,879 customer-contracts..


The insurance brokerage and service business is highly competitive and there are many insurance brokerage and service organizations as well as individuals throughout the world who actively compete with Huahao Insurance in every area of its business. According to China Insurance Brokerage Association, by the end of 2004, there were 1,298 companies conducting insurance brokerage business nationwide, of which 921 were insurance agencies. Given the fact that only 1.27% of insurance premium revenue in China derived from the brokers and agents, a very small portion as compared to the 50% in developed countries, we believe there is great potential and opportunities in this business. We are aware that there are firms in a particular locality which are as large as or larger than particular local office of our company which is located there. We believe that the primary factors determining its competitive position with other organizations in its industry are the overall cost and the quality of services rendered.

The management believe that there is no single source of information and research report which is sophisticated enough for us to provide a meaningful estimate of the number of competitors and our competitive position in the insurance brokerage and service industry.

Huahao Insurance is also in competition with certain insurance companies which write insurance directly for their customers. Certain government benefits relating to life, health, disability, and accident are also alternatives to private insurance and hence indirectly compete with our business. To date, such direct writing and government benefits have had, in the opinion of the management of Huahao Insurance, relatively little effect on its business and operations, but we can make no prediction as to their effect in the future.

Commissions And Fees

The two major sources of operating revenues are commissions from brokerage and risk management operations and service fees from risk management operations. Information with respect to these two major sources as well as investment income and other revenue, including non-recurring gains, are as follows:
 

Pro-Forma Data
12/31/2001
USD
12/31/2002
USD
12/31/2003
USD
12/31/2004
USD
Commission income
 
            255,052
               929,916
               423,247
Fee income
<Note 1>
                      -
                         -
                         -
Investment income & others
 
                  409
                       99
                     166
Non-recurring income
 
                      -
                         -
                         -
 
Note 1: China World Trade incorporated on January 15, 2002, so no data is available on the above column.

The primary source of Huahao’s compensation for its brokerage services is commissions paid by insurance companies which are usually based on a percentage of the premium paid by the insured. Commission rates are dependent on a number of factors including the type of insurance, the particular insurance company and the capacity in which our company acts. In some cases we are compensated for brokerage or advisory services directly by a fee from a client, particularly when insurers do not pay commissions. We also receive contingent commissions which are generally based on the profit the insurance company makes on the overall volume of business placed by the company in a given period of time. Occasionally, we share commissions with other brokers who have participated with us in placing insurance or servicing insureds. We also receive service fees from providing risk management operations.

Our Strengths

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Our comprehensive distribution network enables us to have easy access to individual consumers. Moreover, the size and scale of our air ticketing operations in the Guangdong Province enable us to distribute life and accidental insurance in an efficient manner to all of our clients.
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Our agency agreements with leading insurance companies enable us to deliver efficient service after policy sales are made. We entered into agency agreements with leading insurance companies, including the People’s Insurance Company of China (PICC), Pingan Insurance Company of China and the China Pacific Insurance Company, in January 2002. Since 2003, we have been granted “green channel” privileges by the above mentioned companies as a result of success in turnover, credibility, service level and industrial reputation. The lead time required for underwriting and settling claims has been shortened to a maximum of 7 working days by virtue of our “green channel” status, instead of the regular 15 working days for these matters. We believe that this arrangement will differentiate us from our competitors and will provide us with better opportunities to generate incremental revenues.
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Experienced and motivated management team. Our top executive officers have over 35 years of combined experience in the insurance brokerage and financial services industries and are supported by a group of highly motivated professionals throughout our operations. The Chief Executive Officer of the New Generation Group, Zeliang Chen, has been with us since 2002. During his 10 years in the industry, he has gained substantial experience in insurance and financial services, the development of cross selling strategies, and operational integration. Due to his track record in the industry, he was appointed as the Representative Committee Member of China Insurance Brokerage Association in 2003, for a three-year term.
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Cross-selling potential with the air ticketing services. Our strength in the air-ticketing business, which results from a large number of individual consumers, should benefit our insurance brokerage business. Given the similarities in selling procedures, we believe there is a great potential for joint marketing opportunities. In fact, life and accidental insurances can be incorporated with air-ticketing and hotel booking services into a package and sold as a value-added product to our customers.

 
Business Strategy

Our objective is to continue our revenue growth while sustaining our profitability, and, to achieve this, we will focus on capitalizing on our competitive strengths and implementing the business strategy outlined below:

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Increase Operating Efficiencies. We expect to realize continued improvement in our profit margin by consolidating the back-office operations of our brokerage business, completing strategic acquisitions and increasing the productivity of our sales professionals. Our management is incentivized to improve our profit margins by a variety of equity incentives and performance bonuses.
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Pursue fold-in and strategic acquisitions. We believe in growth through acquisitions. We intend to make selective acquisitions of businesses currently operating in our geographic footprint and consolidating the operations into our existing infrastructure. Our acquisition criteria include strong financial performance, talented management, specialized area of expertise, critical geographical presence and excellent client and insurance carrier relationships.
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Enhance competitive advantage. Since air-ticketing and hotel booking operations are both time consuming and require a long-term investment horizon, the majority of the market players are concentrating in either the air-ticketing business or hotel booking services. Few players compete in both markets. For this reason, we believe that with the combination of our strengths in the air ticketing and hotel booking business, we are able to enhance our competitive advantage by providing packaged services to meet various customer needs. Better integration in business travel related products and services can build up business resource barriers to entry, which are hard to overcome.

Sales

Our sales strategy is to be a single distribution point to the individual consumer market, serving their life and accident insurance and other risk management needs. Consequently, our sales strategy emphasizes:

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Using consultative needs assessment to identify our clients’ insurance priorities;
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Promoting teamwork between sales professional and product specialists on a local and regional basis.
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Maintaining an on-going consultative and trusted advisor relationship with out clients to increase client retention.

 
We have 16 sales professionals, who we evaluate by measuring the revenues they generate from new business and cross selling and the revenues they are able to retain from existing clients.

We originate sales opportunities through a number of channels. We focus primarily on selling products and services to new and existing clients on a direct basis. In addition, we sell through approximately 50 professional associations and affinity groups. Professional associations such as those in the entertainment and construction industries, generates sales opportunities by virtue of the recognition we develop in those industries. Finally, a fast-growing component of our sales strategy is to distribute supplementary voluntary insurance products to employees of our business clients through worksite marketing arrangements. We believe that this sales channel can ultimately be used to distribute non-insurance-related financial products and services as well.

We utilize sales force automation software to manage and track the progression and status of sales prospects. Through regular updates to the system by our sales professionals, we are able to monitor sales opportunities as they evolve from the initial prospect phase through ultimate acceptance or refusal by the client. Detailed information on each sales prospect, including client information, size of revenue opportunity and type of product being sold, is recorded. As a result, sales force automation is able to serve as both a contact management application for our sales professionals and a business management tool for our regional and corporate sales management executives.

Business Plan For Our Business Value-Added Services

We provide business value-added services to a variety of customers. These services concentrate on business consultancy services, interactive marketing and incentive programs management for merchant chains and large corporations with significant user bases.

Business Consultancy Services
 
China World Trade’s business consultancy services are focused two areas. First, China World Trade provides consultancy services in the financial advisory sector including mergers and acquisitions advisory services, corporate restructuring advisory services and corporate finance advisory services. A specialty niche has been to consult with and advise local PRC companies in seeking foreign capital for their expansion programs. Second, China World Trade assists Chinese companies in developing the international trade dimension of their own businesses and assists foreign companies to establish their businesses in China. China World Trade helps Chinese companies in business development, marketing, sourcing and public relationship management in the international business environment. These services are fee based, and payment to China World Trade is structured either on a flat fee basis or on a success fee basis. The consultancy services operation of China World Trade started in the last quarter of 2004 and its related revenues have been generated since early 2005.
 
Interactive Marketing and Customer Relationship Management Services

This operation started at the beginning of 2004 when China World Trade jointly issued credit cards with the Agricultural Bank of China through a co-branding arrangement. Guangdong World Trade Link Information Services Limited (“WTC Link”), a subsidiary of China World Trade formed in 2004, implements the partnership with the Agricultural Bank of China and manages the Bank’s co-brand credit card project. Being an aggregator for discount merchants, WTC Link derives and plans to derives its revenue from (1) managing China World Trade’s co-branded credit card program; (2) advising and executing of marketing strategies through the leverage of the advertising space available on the air-ticket jackets of New Generation; (3) providing interactive marketing through a short message service enabling merchant discount programs to be made available to the public by cell phone in an arrangement in which revenues are shared with China Telecom; and (4) managing the customer relationship programs for merchant chains and large corporations.

 
The development of credit card services has been sluggish due to an extended trial run period on the card system imposed by the card issuing bank, Agricultural Bank of China. The trial run was conducted with a small group of trial users which were less than 10. We have received approval from the issuing bank and expect to officially launch the credit card services in the third quarter of 2005.

WTC Link is an active provider of interactive marketing and customer royalty solution and services in China. It provides services to China Telecom to develop and manage the merchants’ privilege VIP member services. WTC Link also formed a partnership with China Unionpay to develop the royalty systems for bankcard holders in the Guangdong Province. The fees for these services are determined on a negotiated basis. WTC Link has launched a royalty program with over 300 merchants in Guangzhou. This program allows merchants to provide discounts to clients who apply the discount by Short Message Services through mobile telephone networks and receive the authorization instantly. This program enables WTC Link to capture the mobile phone number and provide customer relationship management solutions to merchants based on the analysis of the client’s consumption behavior such as frequency, timing and spending patterns. An interactive Short Message Services gateway backed by China Mobil and China Unicom has been established for this project. The income of Short Message Service can be generated by charging a service fee per message, or by charging a monthly fixed fee as a service package. It is expected that many merchants will join this network in fiscal 2005.

China World Trade establishes individual operations and separate management teams for each value-added service. The revenue of value-added business division will be the services fees derived from various services rendered.

Competition

The definition of value-added services varies from company to company and it is not meaningful to compare our market position with other potential competitors. We provide value-added services on a customized basis, and we are not aware of any other company that offers the services that we do.

The management believe that there is no single source of information and research report which is sophisticated enough for us to provide a meaningful estimate of the number of competitors and our competitive position in the value-added service industry.

 
Strategic Investments

We expand our business activities through strategic investments in companies which will directly or indirectly contribute positively to our overall revenues or profits. Strategic ventures which have no positive operation effect with our business or have a negative impact on our cash flow will not be initially considered. A group of business entities or an entity that will enable us to experience intrinsic growth will be considered, especially if they will enable us to evolve into a conglomerate in the Chinese business environment. The New Generation acquisition is an example of a major strategic investment by us. By acquiring New Generation, China World Trade can incorporate New Generation’s services to enhance our business club services, and at the same time can access New Generation’s huge client base of business travelers to recruit members for our Business Clubs.

Employees

We currently have 32 employees in our Value Added Services division. We believe our future success will depend in large part upon the continued service of our technical and senior management personnel and our ability to attract and retain technical and managerial personnel. There can be no assurance that we will retain our key technical and managerial employees or that we can attract, assimilate or retain other highly qualified technical and managerial personnel in the future. None of our employees are subject to any collective bargaining agreements.


OVERVIEW

We were incorporated in the State of Nevada in 1998 to engage in any lawful corporate undertaking. Initially, our business objective was to open and operate business clubs in the major cities of China in association with the World Trade Center Association in order to position ourselves as the platform to facilitate trade between China and the world market. We currently operate two clubs, one in Guangzhou and the other in Beijing, PRC. Additionally, we expect to open clubs in Shanghai and Shenzhen, PRC in 2005. We have grown through acquisitions and internal growth and our business objectives have expanded as set forth in the following paragraphs.

Our growth and development as a business enterprise has been marked by a number of significant corporate events. Pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement, dated as of August 10, 2000, between Virtual Edge Limited ("Virtual Edge") and Main Edge International Limited ("Main Edge"), Main Edge transferred all of the issued and outstanding shares of the capital stock of Virtual Edge to China World Trade in exchange for 1,961,175 shares of our pre-split common stock, representing approximately 75% of our outstanding shares of the common stock. According, we controlled the operations of Virtual Edge, and Main Edge became our majority stockholder. We then undertook an 8-for-1 forward split that was effective on 15th day of September 2000, which resulted in Main Edge owning 15,689,400 shares of our common stock. Then, five major developments occurred. These were: (i) the consummation of two private placement financings by Powertronic Holdings Limited ("Powertronic") in September 2002 and December 2002 in which it acquired shares of our common stock, (ii) an acquisition of all the issued and outstanding shares of General Business Network (Holdings) Ltd. in December 2002, (iii) a 1-for-30 reverse stock split that was effective on September 1, 2002, (iv) the assignment of the rights of the after tax rental income of certain premises from Mr. Tsang for a five year period in December 2003, and (v) the exercise of warrants for the shares of our common stock by Mr. Tsang and Powertronic in March 2004 and in July 2004, and the further exercise additional warrants in December 2004. As a result of these transactions, Mr. Chi Hung Tsang became the new major shareholder and owns over 12,600,000 shares of our common stock and Powertronic owns over 5,500,000 shares. Mr. Chi Hung Tsang is currently President and Chairman of our Board of Directors.

 
China World Trade has recently established its businesses into three distinct divisions, namely the club and business center; the business travel services; and the business value-added services. The Club and Business Center division is devoted to the building of the World Trade brand in China. Its objective is to open and operate business clubs in the major cities of China in association with the World Trade Center Association, in order to position the company as the platform to facilitate trade between China and the world market. China World Trade currently operates the Guangzhou World Trade Center Club, consisting of over 4,000 square meters, and The Beijing World Trade Center Club, which is located at 2nd Floor, Office Tower II, Landmark Towers Beijing, 8 North Dongsanhuan Road, Beijing PRC, and consisting of 730 square meters. In addition, since the acquisition of CEO Clubs China Limited ("CEO Clubs") in May 2004, CEO Clubs will complement China World Trade's offerings by targeting higher profile leadership from larger companies than those normally associated with China World Trade. The CEO Clubs family, of which each family member operates independently of each other, has thirteen chapters in the US and China. It focuses on recruiting CEO's of companies with annual sales exceeding $2 million as members. The average member of our affiliated CEO Clubs family has $20 million in annual sales.
 
Since the completion of the acquisition of a majority stake in the New Generation Group of companies in August 2004, the Business Travel Services division will provide the necessary platform for China World Trade Corporation to focus on the high growth, travel related businesses. New Generation aims to be a pioneer and a significant competitor in the travel agency business through the operations of its ten subsidiaries in Southern China in ticketing sales for international and domestic flights as well as inbound business travel. Being a consolidator of hotel accommodations and airline tickets in China, New Generation has already acquired the necessary licenses to operate as a ticketing and travel agent in the PRC. These licenses include 26 licenses as a ticketing agent for international and domestic flights for both cargo and passengers issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the International Air Transport Association and three licenses as a domestic and international travel agent issued by the Administrative Bureau of Tourism of China. In addition, New Generation is also an authorized/licensed insurance agent in China to provide, in particular, accidental and life insurances. New Generation also provides premium "red carpet" airport based services to prestigious clients and participates in the opening and continued development of the new Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. New Generation is believed to contribute a solid revenue base to China World Trade.
 
The Business Value-Added Services division concentrates on value-added services of credit cards and merchant related businesses as well as on consultancy services. Guangdong World Trade Link Information Service Limited ("WTC Link"), a subsidiary of China World Trade, formed a partnership with the Agricultural Bank of China to manage China World Trade's co-brand credit card project. WTC Link is an active provider of customer relationship management solution and services in China. It helps China Telecom to develop and manage the merchants' privilege VIP member services. WTC Link also established a business partnership with China Unionpay to develop the royalty systems for bank card holders in Guangdong Province, China. In addition, this division also provides consultancy services to China World Trade's members and clients in the financial services areas including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and financing.

 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Effective for fiscal year 2004, we changed our fiscal year-end to December 31 from September 30. As a result of this change, the Statements of Consolidated Income (Loss), Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows and Statements of Consolidated Shareholders’ Equity presented in this Form 10KSB reflect the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2003.

As a result of the change of fiscal year-end, for the purpose of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, the following periods of operations are presented and discussed:

·  
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2004 compared to the unaudited Twelve Months Ended December 31,2003;
·  
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2003 compared to Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2002.
·  
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2004.

The discussion of results for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2004 to the unaudited Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2003 is presented for comparative purposes only. Management considers this to be a meaningful presentation of year-to-year results.

The following table shows the selected audited condensed consolidation income statement data of China World Trade and its subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2004, September 30, 2003 and September 30, 2002, and the unaudited condensed consolidation income statement data for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2003. The data should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements of China World Trade for the years ended December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2003 and related notes thereto.



           
Twelve
                     
   
Year ended
     
Months Ended
     
Year ended
     
Year ended
     
   
Dec 31,
 
% of
 
Dec 31,
 
% of
 
Sep 30,
 
% of
 
Sep 30,
 
% of
 
   
2004
 
Revenues
 
2003
 
Revenues
 
2003
 
Revenues
 
2002
 
Revenues
 
(In US$ thousands except per share data)
         
(unaudited)
                     
                                   
Operating revenues
                                 
Club and business center
   
551
   
17.8
   
1,485
   
45.5
   
1,719
   
59.6
   
193
   
100
 
Business travel services
   
1,672
   
54.1
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Business value-added services
   
41
   
1.3
   
213
   
6.5
   
289
   
10.0
   
-
   
-
 
Others
   
829
   
26.8
   
1,567
   
48.0
   
878
   
30.4
   
-
   
-
 
Total Operating Revenues
   
3,093
   
100.0
   
3,265
   
100.0
   
2,886
   
100.0
   
193
   
100
 
                                                   
                                                   
Gross Profit
                                                 
Club and business center
   
460
   
83.4
   
1,121
   
75.5
   
1,269
   
73.8
   
109
   
56.6
 
Business travel services
   
1,559
   
93.3
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Business value-added services
   
39
   
95.1
   
211
   
99.1
   
289
   
100.0
   
-
   
-
 
Others
   
305
   
36.8
   
168
   
10.7
   
114
   
13.0
   
-
   
-
 
Total Gross Profit
   
2,363
   
76.4
   
1,500
   
45.9
   
1,672
   
57.9
   
109
   
56.6
 
                                                   
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
(8,133
)
 
(263.0
)
 
(4,187
)
 
(128.2
)
 
(3,768
)
 
(130.6
)
 
(1,828
)
 
(947.0
)
Impairment loss and depreciation
   
(1,438
)
 
(46.5
)
 
(206
)
 
(6.3
)
 
(186
)
 
(6.4
)
 
-
   
-
 
                                                   
Loss from operations
   
(7,208
)
 
(360.3
)
 
(2,893
)
 
(88.6
)
 
(2,282
)
 
(79.1
)
 
(1,719
)
 
(890.4
)
                                                   
Non-operating income (expenses)
                                                 
Other income
   
140
   
4.5
   
3
   
0.1
   
2
   
0.1
   
-
   
-
 
Interest expense
   
(66
)
 
(2.1
)
 
(14
)
 
(0.5
)
 
(15
)
 
(0.5
)
 
(8
)
 
(0.3
)
Equity in net loss of affiliate
   
-
   
-
   
(32
)
 
(1.0
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Gain on disposal of interest in a subsidiary
   
-
   
-
   
62
   
2.0
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Equity in net loss of affiliate
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(32
)
 
(1.0
)
 
-
   
-
 
                                                   
Loss before income taxes and minority interest
   
(7,134
)
 
(230.7
)
 
(2,874
)
 
(88.0
)
 
(2,326
)
 
(80.6
)
 
(1,727
)
 
(894.6
)
                                                   
Income taxes
   
(47
)
 
(1.5
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
                                                   
Loss before minority interest
   
(7,181
)
 
(232.2
)
 
(2,874
)
 
(88.0
)
 
(2,326
)
 
(80.6
)
 
(1,727
)
 
(894.6
)
                                                   
Minority interest
   
(413
)
 
(13.4
)
 
41
   
1.2
   
120
   
4.2
   
93
   
48.2
 
                                                   
Net loss
   
(7,594
)
 
(245.6
)
 
(2,834
)
 
(86.8
)
 
(2,206
)
 
(76.4
)
 
(1,634
)
 
(1,495.0
)
                                                   
Loss per share of common stock
                                                 
- Basic
 
$
(0.32
)
     
$
(0.29
)
     
$
(0.23
)
     
$
(0.23
)
     
                                                   

 
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 COMPARED TO UNAUDITED 12-MONTH PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003.

OPERATING REVENUE

China World Trade has started to recruit members, and to provide club and business center services through its subsidiary Guangzhou World Trade Center Club located in Guangdong Province, the PRC since June 2002, business value-added services and others business (trading) through a subsidiary of General Business Network (Holdings) Limited since March 2003. We have commenced our operation in the business travel business since our acquisition of New Generation in August 2004. Trading and rental incomes are grouped under others operating revenues and others gross profit. Consolidated operating revenue for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2004 was $3,093,000, compared to $3,265,000 for the same corresponding period in year 2003, a decrease of $172,000 or 5.3%. The decrease was mainly the result of the decrease in revenue generated from club related businesses and others (trading) business, which were partially offset by an increase in rental income and travel businesses related businesses. The reason for the decrease in club related businesses was due to the discontinuation of the Chinese restaurant to further trim costs of the club facilities in Guangzhou. The other (trading) business of China World Trade is under restructuring and expects to formally resume business in the first quarter of 2005.

We do not foresee the decrease in operating revenue will continue. However, our segmental mix of the operating revenues will continue to shift since our acquisition of the travel business and further development of our business value-added services. We will continue to utilize the World Trade Center Clubs in various major cities in China to provide the necessary platform for the growth of our businesses.

Of the $3,093,000 revenue in the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2004, approximately $551,000 (17.8%) was generated from providing club related services by Guangzhou World Trade Center Club and Beijing World Trade Center Club, $1,672,000 (54.1%) from business travel services resulting from the acquisition of the New Generation Group, $41,000 (1.3%) from business value-added services, and the remaining $829,000 (or 26.8%) from other (rental and trading) businesses. The acquisition of New Generation will contribute positively to our operating revenue. In addition, our cost of sales is generally positively related to our operating revenue, i.e., the higher the operating revenue, the higher the cost of sales and vice versa.

For the year ended December 31, 2004, New Generation sold a total of over 995,000 tickets on a pro-forma basis, which translates to a total value of air-ticket fare of approximately $115.2 million. As compared to the same corresponding period in year 2003, ticket sold of New Generation increased by 509,000 tickets (or 104.7%) from approximately 486,000 tickets with value of air-ticket fare increased by $52.9 million (or 84.9%) from $62.3 million. China World Trade’s consolidated portion of the total value of air-ticket fare for the 5 months since the acquisition of New Generation in August 2004 was approximately $54.9 million

 
Consolidated gross profit increased $863,000 or 57.5% for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2004 over the same corresponding period in year 2003. The increase was predominantly driven by our business travel services resulting from the acquisition of the New Generation in August 2004. Such an increase was partially offset by the decrease in the club and business center area. As a percentage of total operating revenues, consolidated gross profit margins of 76.4% in 2004 increased from 45.9% in 2003. The higher profit margin as a percent of operating revenues was driven by a mix shift from lower margin trading business to higher margin business travel services.

Of the $2,363,000 total gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2004, approximately $460,000 (or 19.5%) was generated from providing club and business center services, approximately $1,559,000 (or 66.0%) from business travel services, approximately $39,000 (or 1.7%) from providing business value-added services, and the remaining approximately $305,000 (or 12.8%) from other (rental and trading) businesses. As compared to the same corresponding period in year 2003, the club and business center services represented a 75.5% (or $1,121,000) of the total gross profit; none was generated from the business travel business; 14.1% (or $211,000) from providing business value-added services; and the remaining 10.4% (or $168,000) from other (rental and trading) businesses. The shift in segmental distribution was primarily due to the increase in gross profit in the business travel services, resulting from the acquisition of the New Generation Group. We foresee that this segment mix will continue to change and balance out in year 2005 upon further development in the business value-added services and the expected opening of World Trade Center Club Shanghai in the second half of year 2005.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by approximately $3,946,000 or 94.2% to $8,133,000 for the year ended December 31, 2004 from $4,187,000 for the same corresponding period in 2003. The increase was mainly a combination of the increase in professional fee resulting from a share placement financing in the amount of approximately $1.1 million, the increase in other professional fees in investors relation and researches, marketing and information and technology in the total amount of approximately $1.2 million, and the employees’ compensation resulting from exercising their stock options in the amount of approximately $645,000.

Of the $8,133,000 selling, general and administrative expenses incurred for the year ended December 31, 2004, the majority of it was approximately $900,000 in staff related costs; approximately $740,000 in building management and rental expenses which were necessary for the operations of our world trade center clubs in Guangzhou and Beijing; and approximately $3.7 million in expenses of non-cash accounting items. Again, the $3.7 million includes shares of the common stock of China World Trade issued for professional services and employees’ stock options. The share price of these shares was determined by reference of the market price on contract dates. We recorded the issuance of shares of our common stock resulting from exercising of the employees’ stock options as compensation expenses in accordance with the variable price accounting under FIN144. The professional services acquired were in the areas of marketing, information technology, investor relations and researches, and financing. The management does not foresee this increasing trend will continue and they will continue to impose respective measures for trimming costs.

 
IMPAIRMENT LOSS AND DEPRECIATION

Total impairment loss and depreciation were approximately $1,438,000 for the year ended December 31, 2004, as compared to the same corresponding period in year 2003, an increase of $1,232,000 or 598.1% from $206,000. The increase was mainly due to the increase in the impairment losses of intangible assets (18.1%); goodwill (31.4%); and property, plant and equipment (39.6%); and the remaining increase in depreciation (10.9%). The management believes that it is necessary to record the current values of our intangible assets, goodwill, and other fixed assets so as to reflect their respective abilities of deriving revenues. Under normal circumstances, we will review the impairment of our assets at the year end or at the anniversary of such assets.

Financial Income/(Expenses), Net

Interest expenses were approximately $66,000 for the year ended December 31, 2004, as compared to the same corresponding period in year 2003 in the amount of $15,000, an increase of $41,000 or 273.3%. The majority of the increase was the result of consolidating the interest expenses incurred by the New Generation in relation to a bank loan in the amount of RMB10,000,000 (approximately equals US$1.2 million)

Income Taxes

The Group is subject to income taxes on an equity basis on income arising in or derived from the tax jurisdiction in which it is domiciled and operates.

The Hong Kong subsidiaries incurred losses for taxation purposes for the period and thus Hong Kong Profits Tax has not been provided.

Several of our PRC subsidiaries are subject to PRC Enterprise Income Taxes (“EIT”) on an entity basis on income arising in and derived from the PRC. The applicable EIT rate is 33%.

Income taxes were $47,000 for the year end December 31, 2004, as compared to none for the same corresponding period in year 2003. The increase of income taxes was the result of consolidating the operation of New Generation since the acquisition of its business in August 2004.

NET LOSS

Net loss was approximately $7.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2004, as compared to the same corresponding period in year 2003, an increase of $4.8 million or 168.0% from $2.8 million. The increase in net loss was mainly due to $1.2 million in additional impairment loss; and the remaining in shares of our common stock issued to employees resulting from them exercising their stock options and to various parties for their respective services rendered in areas of marketing; information and technology, investor relations and researches; and financing.

 
The majority of the net loss was contributed from non-cash accounting treatments in provision, impairment, and shares issuance. We do not believe that this will be a continuous trend, and we further believe that the loss will not have any adverse effect on our operations.

Year Ended September 30, 2003 Compared to Year Ended September 30, 2002.

OPERATING REVENUE

Consolidated operating revenue for the year ended September 30, 2003 was $2,886,000, compared to $193,000 for the year 2002, a significant increase. Of the $2,886,000 revenue in year 2003, approximately $1,719,000 (59.6%) was generated from providing club and business center related services by Guangzhou World Trade Center Club, $289,000 (10.0%) from providing business value-added services, and the remaining operating revenue of $878,000 (30.4%) from other operations in rental and trading businesses. Only US$193,000 was generated from providing club and business center related services by Guangzhou World Trade Center Club for the year ended September 30, 2003.

Consolidated gross profit increased $1,563,000, 1433.9% for the year ended September 30, 2003 over the same corresponding period in year 2002. The increase was predominantly driven by our club and business center related services. As a percentage of total operating revenues, consolidated gross profit margins of 57.9% in 2003 increased slightly from 56.6% in 2002. Of the $1,672,000 total gross profit for the year ended September 30, 2003, approximately $1,269,000 (or 75.9%)was generated from providing club and business center services, none from business travel services, approximately $289,000 (or 17.3%) from providing business value-added services, and the remaining approximately $114,000 (or 6.8%) from other operations in rental and trading businesses. As compared to the same corresponding period in year 2002, the club and business center services represented a 100% (or $109,000) of the total gross profit; none was generated from the business travel business, the business value-added services; and other operations.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended September 30, 2003 was $3,768,000, as compared to $1,828,000 for the same corresponding period in year 2002, an increase of $1,941,000 or 106.2%. The increase was mainly due to:

i)  
Staff Salaries, Benefit and Allowances: Staff salaries, benefit and allowances increased by $597,000 for the year ended September 30, 2003. The increase was primarily due to the salaries, benefit and allowances paid for staff in the operations of Guangzhou World Trade Center Club. As of September 2003, China World Trade had approximately 80 full-time employees, down from 110 employees six months ago.

ii)  
Rental, Rates, and Related Expenses: Rental, rates and related expenses increased by $615,000 for the year ended September 30, 2003. The increase was primarily due to the occupancy of the physical venue for the operation of Guangzhou World Trade Center Club.

iii)  
Utilities Expenses: Utilities expenses for the year ended September 30, 2003 was $196,000, as compared with $36,000 for the year 2002, an increase of $160,000. The increase was primarily due to the operation of Guangzhou World Trade Center Club.

iv)  
Commission Expenses: Commission expenses for the year ended September 30, 2003 was $146,000, as compared with only a very minimal amount for the year 2002. The increase was primarily the commission paid to third party for assisting in recruiting World Trade memberships.

 
IMPAIRMENT LOSS AND DEPRECIATION

Total impairment loss and depreciation were approximately $186,000 for the year ended September 30, 2003, as compared to an insignificant amount for the same corresponding period in year 2002. The increase was mainly due to the increase in the impairment losses of property, plant and equipment (57.8%) and the remaining increase in depreciation (42.2%). The management believes that it is necessary to record the current values of our intangible assets, goodwill, and other fixed assets so as to reflect their respective abilities of deriving revenues from. Under normal circumstances, we will review the impairment of our assets at the year end or at the anniversary of such assets.

Financial Income/(Expenses), Net

There was approximately $15,000 in interest expenses incurred and accrued from an outstanding loan for the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2003. This loan was made with a third party in February 2001. All interest expenses in relation to this loan were waived by the third party and the loan was subsequently repaid by China World Trade in December 2003.

Income Taxes

The Group is subject to income taxes on an equity basis on income arising in or derived from the tax jurisdiction in which it is domiciled and operates.

The Hong Kong subsidiaries incurred losses for taxation purposes for the period and thus Hong Kong Profits Tax has not been provided.

Since the PRC subsidiaries had sustained losses during the years ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, for the PRC income tax purposes, China World Trade had not recorded any PRC income tax expense. PRC income tax in the future will be calculated at the applicable rates relevant to the PRC subsidiaries.

 
NET LOSS

Net loss was approximately $2.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2003, as compared to the same corresponding period in year 2002, an increase of $572,000 or 35.0% from $1.6 million. The increase in net loss was mainly due to the above-mentioned increase in selling, general and administrative expenses in the amount of $1.9 million and impairment loss of $186,000. This increase was partially offset by the increase in gross profit in the amount of $1.5 million, resulting in net loss increase of approximately $572,000.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We have banking facilities granted in the total amount of approximately $2.5 million, of which approximately $1.2 million has been utilized as of December 31, 2004. These facilities include $640,000 in revolving loan; $510,000 in mortgage loan; and the remaining $1.35 million in trust receipt and export letters of credit. The weighted average interest rate for these facilities is charged on the London Interbank Offer Rate plus 3.0% per annum. The following table depicts the details of our banking facilities.

1
Trust receipt loan: US$1.35 million
   
     
Payment
 
Principal amount
Maturity date
Date
Principal
Interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
US$
   
US$
US$
 
100,960
1/12/2005
1/12/2005
100,960
771
 
67,438
2/18/2005
2/18/2005
67,438
798
 
168,398
   
168,398
1,569
           
2
Revolving loan: US$640,000
   
     
Payment
 
Principal amount
Maturity date
Date
Principal
Interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
US$
   
US$
US$
 
120,815
11/8/2004
11/5/2005
120,815
3,368
 
241,631
11/22/2004
8/20/2005
241,631
3,386
 
241,631
12/20/2004
12/20/2004
241,631
6,884
 
120,815
4/11/2005
4/11/2005
120,815
3,386
 
120,815
5/12/2005
4/18/2005
120,815
3,025
 
120,815
5/18/2005
4/18/2005
120,815
2,910
 
241,631
4/22/2005
4/18/2005
241,631
4,509
         
27,468
           
3
Mortgage loan: US$512,821
   
     
Payment
 
Principal amount
Maturity date
Date
Principal
Interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
US$
   
US$
US$
 
512,821
Fully repaid
     
 
512,821
 
7/7/2003
3,483
1,709
 
509,338
 
8/6/2003
3,494
1,698
 
505,843
 
9/6/2003
3,506
1,686
 
502,337
 
10/6/2003
3,518
1,674
 
498,820
 
11/7/2003
3,529
1,663
 
495,290
 
12/8/2003
3,541
1,651
 
491,749
 
1/6/2004
3,553
1,639
 
488,196
 
2/6/2004
3,565
1,627
 
484,632
 
3/6/2004
3,577
1,615
 
481,055
 
4/6/2004
3,589
1,603
 
477,466
 
5/6/2004
3,601
1,591
 
473,866
 
6/7/2004
3,613
1,579
 
470,253
 
7/6/2004
3,625
1,567
 
466,629
 
8/6/2004
3,637
1,555
 
462,992
 
9/6/2004
3,649
1,543
 
459,343
 
10/8/2004
3,661
1,531
 
455,682
 
11/8/2004
3,626
1,566
 
452,056
 
12/6/2004
3,638
1,554
 
448,418
 
1/6/2005
3,697
1,495
 
444,721
 
2/7/2005
3,710
1,482
 
441,011
 
3/7/2005
3,722
1,470
 
437,289
 
4/7/2005
3,734
1,458
 
433,555
 
4/18/2005
433,555
1,626
       
512,821
36,583
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2004, cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.8 million. This cash position was the result of a combination of net cash provided by financing activities in the amount of $4,705,276 and by net cash provided by operating activities of $2,370,946, offsetting by net cash used in investing activities of $5,566,725. The increase in net cash provided by financing activities was mainly due to a private placement financing of $2.1 million and warrants exercised by Mr. Tsang and Powertronic in the total amount of $3.7 million. The net cash used in investing activities was resulted from by the acquisition of New Generation and its related assets in the total amount of approximately $5.0 million. Net cash provided by operating activities could be explained by the change in net working capital without considering the addition of accounting adjustments of non cash items. This change in net working capital was due to the decrease in prepayments of $515,000, the decrease in trade and other receivables of $4,361,173 and the increase in rental and other deposits of $330,000. The decrease in trade and other receivables were incurred resulting from the consolidation of New Generation.

During the reporting period of year ended December 31, 2004, a total of 14,908,396 shares of the common stock of China World Trade Corporation were issued, of which 4,081,238 shares were paid as part of the total consideration for the acquisition of New Generation Group in August 2004; 8,222,222 shares were issued to Mr. Chi Hung Tsang and Powertronic for their respective exercise of warrants; 1,775,001 shares were issued in relation to a private placement financing and its related fees; 429,408 shares were issued to employees for exercising their respective options; and the remaining were paid and issued to the Research Works Inc, NewsUSA and CEOCast for their respective professional services rendered, and the acquisition of 51% equity stake of CEO Clubs China Limited.

The following table shows the selected unaudited condensed consolidated income statement data of the Company and its subsidiaries for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004. The data should be read in conjunction with the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004 and related notes thereto.

   
Three months
     
Three months
     
   
Ended
     
ended
     
   
March 31,
 
% of
 
March 31,
 
% of
 
   
2005
 
Revenues
 
2004
 
Revenues
 
(In US$ thousands except per share data)
 
(unaudited)
     
(unaudited)
     
                   
Operating revenues
                 
Club and business centre
   
335
   
17.5
   
71
   
23.3
 
Business traveling services
   
1,015
   
53.1
   
--
   
--
 
Business value-added services
   
292
   
15.3
   
--
   
--
 
Others
   
271
   
14.1
   
233
   
76.7
 
Total Operating Revenues
   
1,913
   
100.0
   
304
   
100.0
 
                           
Gross Profit
                         
Club and business centre
   
207
   
10.8
   
67
   
22.0
 
Business traveling services
   
978
   
51.1
   
--
   
--
 
Business value-added services
   
291
   
15.2
   
--
   
--
 
Others
   
85
   
4.5
   
51
   
16.8
 
Total Gross Profit
   
1,561
   
81.6
   
118
   
38.8
 
                           
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
(1,523
)
 
(79.6
)
 
(1,384
)
 
(455.3
)
Impairment loss and depreciation
   
(53
)
 
(2.8
)
 
(243
)
 
(79.9
)
                           
Loss from operations
   
(15
)
 
(0.8
)
 
(1,509
)
 
(496.4
)
                           
Non-operating income (expenses)
                         
Other income
   
18
   
0.9
   
--
   
--
 
Interest expense
   
(39
)
 
(2.0
)
 
(4
)
 
(1.3
)
                           
Profit (loss) before income taxes and minority interest
   
(36
)
 
(1.9
)
 
(1,513
)
 
(497.7.
)
                           
Income taxes
   
(28
)
 
(1.4
)
 
--
   
-
 
                           
Profit (loss) before minority interest
   
(64
)
 
(3.3
)
 
(1,513
)
 
(497.7
)
                           
Minority interest
   
(113
)
 
(5.9
)
 
--
   
--
 
                           
Net loss
   
(177
)
 
(9.2
)
 
(1,513
)
 
(497.7
)
                           
Other comprehensive income
   
760
   
39.7
   
--
   
--
 
                           
Comprehensive Income
   
583
   
30.5
   
(1,513
)
 
(497.7
)
                           

 
THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 COMPARED TO THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2004
 

OPERATING REVENUE

The Company has started to recruit members, and to provide club and business center services through its subsidiary Guangzhou World Trade Center Club located in Guangdong Province, the PRC since June 2002, business value-added services and others business (trading) through a subsidiary of General Business Network (Holdings) Limited since March 2003. We have commenced our operation in the business travel business since our acquisition of New Generation in August 2004. Trading and rental incomes are grouped under others operating revenues and others gross profit. Consolidated operating revenue for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 was $1,913,000, compared to $304,000 for the same corresponding period in year 2004, an increase of $1,609,000 or 529.3%. The increase was mainly the result of the increase in revenues generated from all of our business areas.

Our segmental mix of the operating revenues will continue to shift since our acquisition of the travel business and further development of our business value-added services. We will continue to utilize the World Trade Center Clubs in various major cities in China to provide the necessary platform for the growth of our businesses.

Of the $1,913,000 revenue in the three-month period ended March 31, 2005, approximately $335,000 (17.5%) was generated from providing club related services by Guangzhou World Trade Center Club and Beijing World Trade Center Club, $1,015,000 (53.1%) from business travel services resulting from the acquisition of the New Generation Group, $292,000 (15.3%) from business value-added services, and the remaining $271,000 (or 14.1%) from other (rental and trading) businesses. The acquisition of New Generation and the continuous development of our business value-added services will contribute positively to our operating revenue. In general, our cost of sales is generally positively related to our operating revenue, i.e., the higher the operating revenue, the higher the cost of sales and vice versa.

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2005, New Generation sold a total of over 286,000 tickets on a pro-forma basis, which translates to a total value of air-ticket fare of approximately $31.8 million. As compared to the same corresponding period in year 2004, ticket sold of New Generation increased by 78,000 tickets (or 37.2%) from approximately 208,000 tickets with value of air-ticket fare increased by $8.4 million (or 36.1%) from $23.4 million.

Consolidated gross profit increased $1,443,000 or 1,222.9% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 over the same corresponding period in year 2004. The increase was predominantly driven by our business travel services resulting from the acquisition of the New Generation in August 2004 and by our business value-added services resulting from providing various consultancy services to our members. As a percentage of total operating revenues, consolidated gross profit margins of 81.6% for the three-month period ended 2005 increased from 38.8% for the same corresponding period in 2004. The higher profit margin as a percent of operating revenues was driven by a mix shift from lower margin trading business to higher margin business travel services.

Of the $1,561,000 total gross profit for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005, approximately $207,000 (or 13.3%) was generated from providing club and business center services, approximately $978,000 (or 62.7%) from business travel services, approximately $291,000 (or 18.6%) from providing business value-added services, and the remaining approximately $85,000 (or 5.4%) from other (rental and trading) businesses. As compared to the same corresponding period in year 2004, the club and business center services represented a 56.8% (or $67,000) of the total gross profit; none was generated from the business travel business and business value-added services; and the remaining 43.2% (or $51,000) from other (rental and trading) businesses. The shift in segmental distribution was primarily due to the increase in gross profit in the business travel services, resulting from the acquisition of the New Generation Group. We foresee that this segment mix will continue to change and balance out in year 2005 upon further development in the business value-added services and the expected opening of World Trade Center Club Shanghai in the second half of year 2005.

 
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by approximately $139,000 or 10.0% to $1,523,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 from $1,384,000 for the same corresponding period in 2004. The increase was mainly due to (1) the increase in staff related costs predominantly resulting from the consolidation of the operation of New Generation Group in the amount of approximately $393,000, and (2) various advertising expenses in the amount of approximately $54,000. This increase was partially offset by the decrease in professional expenses paid for the financial and marketing consultants in the amount of approximately $282,000.

IMPAIRMENT LOSS AND DEPRECIATION

Total impairment loss and depreciation were approximately $53,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005, as compared to the same corresponding period in year 2004, a decrease of $190,000 or 78.2% from $243,000. The decrease was mainly due to the decrease in the impairment loss, there was no impairment loss for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 but $221,000 in impairment loss for the same corresponding period in year 2004. Under normal circumstances, we will review the impairment of our assets at the year end or at the anniversary of such assets.

FINANCIAL INCOME/(EXPENSES), NET

Interest expenses were approximately $39,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005, as compared to the same corresponding period in year 2004 in the amount of $4,000, an increase of $35,000. The majority of the increase was the result of consolidating the interest expenses incurred by the New Generation in relation to a bank loan in the amount of RMB10,000,000 (approximately equals US$1.2 million).

INCOME TAXES

The Group is subject to income taxes on an equity basis on income arising in or derived from the tax jurisdiction in which it is domiciled and operates.

The Hong Kong subsidiaries incurred losses for taxation purposes for the period and thus Hong Kong Profits Tax has not been provided.

Several of our PRC subsidiaries are subject to PRC Enterprise Income Taxes (“EIT”) on an entity basis on income arising in and derived from the PRC. The applicable EIT rate is 33%.

Income taxes were $28,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005, as compared to none for the same corresponding period in year 2004. The increase of income taxes was the result of consolidating the operation of New Generation since the acquisition of its business in August 2004.

 
NET LOSS / COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Net loss was approximately $177,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005, as compared to the same corresponding period in year 2004, a decrease of $1,336,000 or 88.3%. The decrease in net loss was the result of improving our loss from operations to an amount of only approximately $15,000. The management believes that our operations will continue to improve and we do not foresee a trend of losses.

In addition, we recorded an unrealized gain on short-term investments (fair value adjustment) which is classified as other comprehensive income in the amount of $760,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005, as compared to none for the same corresponding period in year 2004. This increase was the result of the appreciation of the shares of common stocks we received as compensation of our consultancy services rendered. The management believes that this unrealized gain (or loss) will fluctuate from quarter to quarter if we continue to hold these shares. We intend and plan to offload these shares within a period of 12 months upon receiving them from our client members.

We experienced the first accounting profit or net positive comprehensive income, after taking the unrealized gain on short-term investment into consideration, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 in the amount of approximately $583,000, as compared to a net comprehensive loss of $1,513,000 for the same corresponding period in year 2004, an increase of 138.5%. Again, this unrealized gain (or loss) will vary from quarter to quarter if we continue to hold on to these shares.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of March 31, 2004, cash and cash equivalents totaled $1,844,750, an increase of $20,482 over the last reporting period as of December 31, 2004. This increase in cash position was the result of a combination of net cash provided by financing activities in the amount of approximately $611,000, offsetting by net cash used in operating activities of approximately $432,000 and net cash used in investing activities of approximately $158,000. The increase in net cash provided by financing activities was mainly due to an advance of $622,000 from a shareholder. The net cash used in investing activities was contributed by the acquisition of additional equipment by New Generation Group in the total amount of $182,000. Net cash used in operating activities could be explained by the change in net working capital. This change in net working capital was due to the increase in trade and other receivables of approximately $262,000, and the increase in rental and other deposits of $197,000. The increase in trade and other receivables was primarily due to the increase in trade receivables resulting from the increase in operating revenues of our business traveling service division; and the increase in rental and other deposits was mainly due to the increase in security deposit for IATA required deposit for air-ticketing agents.

During the reporting period of the three-months ended March 31, 2004, there were no new shares issued and our total issued and outstanding shares of our common stock remained at 30,899,997 as of March 31, 2005.

 
We believe that the level of financial resources is a significant factor for our future development and accordingly may choose at any time to raise capital through private debt or equity financing to strengthen its financial position, facilitate growth and provide us with additional flexibility to take advantage of business opportunities. However, other than the committed Standby Equity financing provided by Cornell Capital Partners, LP, we do not have immediate plan to have a public offering of our common stock.

We believe that the level of financial resources is a significant factor for our future development and accordingly may choose at any time to raise capital through private debt or equity financing to strengthen its financial position, facilitate growth and provide us with additional flexibility to take advantage of business opportunities. However, other than the committed Standby Equity financing provided by Cornell Capital Partners, LP, we do not have immediate plan to have a public offering of our common stock.

 
OTHER SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

China World Trade entered into an Equity Transfer Agreement dated April 20, 2004 and a Supplementary Agreement dated June 1, 2004 to acquire 51% of the capital stock of Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the Peoples’ Republic of China (“New Generation”) from Guangdong Huahao Industries Group Co., Ltd. New Generation is engaged in flight ticketing, insurance and travel agents services. The total consideration of this acquisition was approximately US$10,232,000, of which approximately US$1.2 million in cash was paid on closing and the rest of the cash portion was paid subsequently, and the remaining approximately US$7.5 million was paid by issuing a total of 4,081,238 restricted shares of the common stock of China World Trade. This acquisition was closed on August 2, 2004.

On July 20, 2004, the major controlling shareholder and Chairman of China World Trade Corporation, Mr. Chi Hung Tsang and a second major shareholder, Powertronic Holdings Limited exercised warrants to purchase additional 3.5 million shares of the common stock of China World Trade. As a result, China World Trade received total net proceeds of approximately US$2.5 million, which was used to complete the acquisition of New Generation and to provide additional working capital to further advance the development of the China World Trade Corporation.

On August 26, 2004, we completed the first closing of a private placement financing from two private accredited investors to raise a total of US$650,000. In connection with this closing, new shares were issued to the two investors on October 29, 2004.

On December 3, 2004, we completed the second closing of a private placement financing from two private accredited investors to raise a total of US$1,450,000. In connection with this closing, new shares were issued to the two investors on December 8, 2004.

On November 22, 2004, we entered a Standby Equity Distribution Agreement (“Standby Equity”) with Cornell Capital Partners, LP to provide up to a total of $30 million funding to China World Trade over a 24-month period, to be drawn down at our discretion by issuing of our common stock. The amount of each draw is subject to a maximum advance amount of $1.5 million, except for the first draw, which may be in the amount of $3.0 million. China World Trade intends to use the proceeds from the first two draws to acquire smaller travel related businesses; to enhance our travel networking system; and to build and open additional world trade center clubs in other major cities in China.

On March 29, 2005, our board of directors approved the sale of the after-tax rental income rights of 21st to 23rd Floor, Goldlion Digital Network Center, 138 Tiyu Road East, Tianhe, Guangzhou to our Chairman, Mr. Chi Hung Tsang at the book value of $1,320,000. As a result, a cash balance due from Mr. Tsang in the amount of $377,504 as of March 31, 2005 was subsequently paid off on April 28, 2005. The total consideration of $1,320,000 would be used to provide additional working capital for our group of companies.

We do not intend to utilize the proceeds from this Standby Equity financing to pay down or retire any loans. In addition, we do not have any material commitments for capital expenditures although we have plans for the use of proceeds for the first two draws of the Standby Equity financing.

 
On December 30, 2004, General Business Network (Holdings) Limited entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Guangzhou Goldlion Environmental Technology Company Limited for the sale of our property holding located in Guangzhou, the PRC for a consideration of approximately $2.5 million. This transaction is expected to complete on or before May 31, 2005.

GOING CONCERN COMMENT

Our audited financial statement as of December 31, 2004 was issued a going concern comment based on us having suffered losses from operations and experienced a negative working capital. As we mentioned above in the Net Loss section that our losses were a combination of the $1.2 million in additional impairment loss; and the remaining in shares of our common stock issued to employees resulting from them exercising their stock options and to various parties for their respective services rendered in areas of marketing; information and technology, investor relations and researches; and financing. On the other hand, the negative working capital was contributed by the deduction of account receivables from the current assets for the provision for the $4.0 million bad debt that was accounted for the addition of goodwill in accordance with the treatment of pre-acquisition contingencies under SFAS 141; and the increase in current liabilities of tax payable and surcharge primarily resulted from the pre-acquisition accounts of New Generation.

The majority of the net loss and negative working capital resulted from non-cash accounting treatments in provision, impairment, and shares issuance. We do not believe that the loss will be a continuous trend, and we further believe that the loss and the negative working capital will not have any adverse effect on our operations. In addition, China World Trade entered into a Standby Equity Distribution Agreement with Cornell Capital Partners, LP to provide up to US$30 million financing and we are in the process of seeking approval from the SEC of our registration statement for this financing. Upon the effectiveness of the registration statement, we will be able to make draw downs under the $30 million commitment in an amount equal to $1.5 million per draw (other than the first draw, which can be up to $3.0 million) for such financing.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In presenting our financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported therein. Several of the estimates and assumptions we are required to make relate to matters that are inherently uncertain as they pertain to future events. However, events that are outside of our control cannot be predicted and, as such, they cannot be contemplated in evaluating such estimates and assumptions. If there is a significant unfavourable change to current conditions, it could result in a material adverse impact to our consolidated results of operations, financial position and liquidity. We believe that the estimates and assumptions we used when preparing our financial statements were the most appropriate at that time. Presented below are those accounting policies that we believe require subjective and complex judgments that could potentially affect reported results. However, the majority of our businesses operate in environments where we pay a fee for a service performed, and therefore the results of the majority of our recurring operations are recorded in our financial statements using accounting policies that are not particularly subjective, nor complex.

 
Valuation of long-lived assets

We review our long-lived assets for impairment, including property, plant and equipment, and identifiable intangibles with definite lives, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. To determine recoverability of our long-lived assets, we evaluate the probability that future undiscounted net cash flows will be greater than the carrying amount of our assets. Impairment is measured based on the difference between the carrying amount of our assets and their estimated fair value.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and adjust credit limits based upon customer payment history and current creditworthiness. We continuously monitor collections and payments from our customers and maintain a provision for estimated credit losses based upon our historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that have been identified. While such credit losses have historically been within our expectations and the provisions established, we cannot guarantee that we will continue to experience credit loss rates similar to those we have experienced in the past. Measurement of such losses requires consideration of historical loss experience, including the need to adjust for current conditions, and judgments about the probable effects of relevant observable data, including present economic conditions such as delinquency rates and financial health of specific customers.

Goodwill on consolidation

Our long-lived assets include goodwill. SFAS No. 142 "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" requires that goodwill be tested for impairment at the reporting unit level (operating segment or one level below an operating segment) on an annual basis and between annual tests in certain circumstances. Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assigning assets and liabilities to reporting units, assigning goodwill to reporting units, and determining the fair value of each reporting unit. Significant judgments required to estimate the fair value of reporting units include estimating future cash flows, determining appropriate discount rates and other assumptions. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value for each reporting unit.


Our main office and the Guangzhou World Trade Center Club facilities are located at 3rd Floor, Goldlion Digital Network Center, 138 Tiyu Road East, Tianhe, Guangzhou, and the PRC 510620. Such office and club facilities are held pursuant to a lease from Guangzhou Silver Disk Property Management Co. Ltd., which provides for an aggregate monthly rental of approximately US$42,285 (RMB$350,000) and expires on July 31, 2007.

 
Our Beijing World Trade Center Club facilities are located at 2nd Floor, Office Tower II, Landmark Towers Beijing, 8 North Dongsanhuan Road, Beijing, the PRC. The five-year lease for the location of the BWTCC club facilities, which runs from February 1, 2004 to January 31, 2009, was executed by Beijing Landmark Towers Co Ltd. and BWTCC. The terms of the lease provide for an aggregate monthly rental amount and management fees of approximately US$14,640 (RMB$121,180) and contains a rent free period from February 1, 2004 to January 31, 2006.

Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement dated December 17, 2002, entered into by the Company and Mr. William Chi Hung Tsang, China World Trade acquired the entire issued share capital of GBN, which owns two commercial properties, one located at 20/F, Goldlion Digital Network Center, Unit 01-10, 138 Tiyu Road East, Tianhe, Guangzhou, the PRC (the "PRC Property") and the other at Flat B, 12/F, Champion Center, 301-309 Nathan Road, Hong Kong (the "Hong Kong Property"). The Company occupies most of the rental area of the PRC property and rents out the Hong Kong Property at an annual rental income of US$13,077 (HK$102,000).


China World Trade entered into a acquisition agreement (the "Acquisition Agreement") dated November 19, 2003, with Mr. William Chi Hung Tsang ("Mr. Tsang"), the owner of the 21st to 23rd Floor of Goldlion Digital Network Center, 138 Tiyu Road, Tianhe, Guangzhou 510620, the PRC (the "Premises"). Mr. Tsang assigned to China World Trade rents and other consideration valued at $1,800,000. Mr. Tsang was issued 3,000,000 common shares and warrants to purchase an additional 6,000,000 common shares (the “Warrants") for US$1,800,000 (US$0.60 per common share). The Warrants may be exercised between December 5, 2003 and December 1, 2005 at an exercise price of US$0.75 per common share.

By a Settlement Agreement dated December 5, 2003, China World Trade converted US$456,661.73 that was previously advanced by Mr. Tsang into 761,103 common shares of China World Trade. In the quarter ended December 31, 2003, a personal guarantee was granted from Mr. Tsang in the amount of $19,231. As a result of these transactions, Mr. Tsang will beneficially own 71.82% of the common shares of China World Trade, assuming exercise of all of his warrants.

China World Trade entered into several consulting agreements. On December 9, 2003, China World Trade issued 100,000 and 50,000 shares to Greentree Financial Group, Inc. and RR Inv Holding Inc., respectively. On December 11, 2003, China World Trade issued 500,000 shares each to TMT Consultant and Mr. Andy Lau for consultancy services provided. On December 16, 2003, China World Trade issued 100,000 shares to Wall Street Strategies, Inc. for consultancy services provided.

China World Trade entered into a relationship with respect to rent and related expenses with Guangzhou Goldlion City Properties Co., Ltd. and Guangzhou Cyber Strategy Limited in the approximate amount of $96,154, and Dimension Marketing Limited in the amount of $80,645. These amounts have been classified as current liabilities. The amounts due to related parties represent unsecured advances which are interest-free and repayable on demand.

On December 30, 2004, General Business Network (Holdings) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China World Trade (“GBN”), and Guangzhou Goldlion Environmental Technology Company Ltd., an affiliate of William Chi Hung Tsang (“GGETC”), Chairman of China World Trade, entered into an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of the premises known as the 20th Floor of the Goldlion Digital Network Centre, Nos. 136 and 138 Ti Yu Dong Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou PRC, pursuant to which GGETC agreed to purchase the premises from GBN for US$2,456,521.70 in cash. The closing occurred on May 31, 2005, and GGETC paid the purchase price for the premises to GBN.

 

Market Information

Our common stock began quotation on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board ("OTCBB") on June 28, 2000 and was initially quoted under the symbol TXON before the symbol was changed to CHWT. On June 26, 2002, our common stock was delisted from trading on OTCBB because it was not deemed to be a current reporting company under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Our common stock was then quoted under the symbol CWTD on the Pink Sheets from September 2002 to November 2003. As of November 26, 2003, our common stock was again quoted on the OTCBB, under the symbol CWTD.

The following table sets forth the range of bid prices of our common stock as quoted on the OTCBB and Pink Sheets LLP, respectively, during the periods indicated. The prices reported represent prices between dealers, do not include markups, markdowns or commissions and do not necessarily represent actual transactions.

   
High (1)
Low
2005
First Quarter
$2.66
$1.90
2004
First Quarter
$9.20
$1.00
 
Second Quarter
$5.00
$1.07
 
Third Quarter
$9.95
$1.80
 
Fourth Quarter
$4.50
$1.85
   
 
 
2003
First Quarter
$0.0001
(2)
 
Second Quarter
$0.0001
(2)
 
Third Quarter
$0.0001
(2)
 
Fourth Quarter
$0.0001
(2)
   
 
 
2002
First Quarter
$0.001
(2)
 
Second Quarter
$0.001
(2)
 
Third Quarter
$0.001
(2)
 
Fourth Quarter
$0.001
(2)
 
(1) We declared a 1 for 30 reverse stock split effective September 1, 2002. All reported historical information has been adjusted accordingly to reflect the impact of the reverse stock split.
 
(2) Information not available.

 
Our common shares are issued in registered form. Interwest Transfer Company in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the registrar and transfer agent for our common stock.

Effective September 1, 2002, we executed a 1 for 30 reverse stock split of the outstanding shares of common stock.

In September, 2002, we underwent a debt-for-equity capital restructuring and issued shares to eleven creditors for the settlement of debts and fees pursuant to settlement agreements, as follows:

Name of Creditor
 
Date (2002)
 
Cancellation of Indebtedness
 
No. of Shares
 
Mr. James Mak
September 8
$   87,500
87,500
Mr. James Mak
September 8
$   44,301
35,000
Mr. Roy Wu
September 9
 $   91,667
87,500
Mr. Alfred Or
September 10
 $  156,645
156,645
Mr. Andersen Chan
September 10
$  60,000
60,000
Mr. Bernard Chan
September 8
$ 15,000
73,355
Superwear Limited
September 9
$ 220,000
500,000
Simple Fortune Inc.
September 9
$ 230,000
490,000
Sinogolf Limited
September 9
$ 245,977
510,000
Top-Trained Securities Limited
September 11
$ 944,628
1,000,000
Splendid Partner Holdings Limited
September 12
$ 317,980
500,000
I & V Ltd.
September 12
$ 317,979
500,000
TOTAL
 
$2,731,677
4,000,000

The shares of common stock delivered as consideration pursuant to the debt for equity restructuring were issued on January 22, 2003.

As a result of two share purchase agreements dated September 3, 2002 and December 17, 2002, respectively, and entered into between China World Trade and Powertronic Holdings Limited, on January 24, 2003 we issued a total of 2,000,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to 4,000,000 shares of common stock for a total purchase price of $1,000,000 to Powertronic Holdings Limited.

As a result of a share exchange agreement dated December 17, 2002 entered into between China World Trade and Mr. William Chi Hung Tsang, on January 24, 2003, we issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to 4,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange of 100% of the share capital of General Business Network (Holdings) Ltd.

As of March 31, 2005, there were 103 holders of record of 30,889,997 outstanding shares of common stock of China World Trade, not including approximately 1,500 holders of our shares in street name.

 
Dividends

We have not previously paid any cash dividends on its common stock and do not anticipate paying dividends on its common stock in the foreseeable future. It is the present intention of management to retain any earnings to provide funds for the operation and expansion of our business. Any future determination to pay dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on our results of operation, financial condition, contractual and legal restrictions and other factors the board of directors deem relevant.

Penny Stock Characterization

Our Shares are "penny stocks" within the definition of that term as contained in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are generally equity securities with a price of less than $5.00. Our shares will then be subject to rules that impose sales practice and disclosure requirements on certain broker-dealers who engage in certain transactions involving a penny stock. These will impose restrictions on the marketability of the common stock.

Under the penny stock regulations, a broker-dealer selling penny stock to anyone other than an established customer or "accredited investor" must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and must receive the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to the sale, unless the broker-dealer is otherwise exempt. Generally, an individual with a net worth in excess of $5,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 individually or $300,000 together with his or her spouse is considered an accredited investor. In addition, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt, the penny stock regulations require the broker-dealer to deliver, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the penny stock market. A broker-dealer is also required to disclose commissions payable to the broker-dealer and the Registered Representative and current bid and offer quotations for the securities. In addition a broker-dealer is required to send monthly statements disclosing recent price information with respect to the penny stock held in a customer's account, the account’s value and information regarding the limited market in penny stocks. As a result of these regulations, the ability of broker-dealers to sell our stock may affect the Selling Stockholders or other or other holders seeking to sell their shares in the secondary market. In addition, the penny stock rules generally require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock, the broker-dealer make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction.

These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for a stock that becomes subject to the penny stock rules. These additional sales practice and disclosure requirements could impede the sale of our securities. In addition, the liquidity for our securities may be adversely affected, with concomitant adverse affects on the price of our securities.

There are 452,500 outstanding options to purchase shares of our common stock pursuant to the 2003 Non-Qualified Employee Stock Plan.

 
Agreements to Register

On December 5, 2003, a Registration Rights Agreement was executed by China World Trade conferring upon Chi Hung Tsang demand registration rights for (i) 3,000,000 shares of the company's common stock ("Company Shares"), each with par value US$0.001 per share (the "Common Stock"); and (ii) a two year warrant to purchase up to 6,000,000 shares of the Common Stock at an exercise price of US$0.75 per share. Upon written demand, China World Trade shall register the shares, the warrants and the shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants as soon as practicable and in no event later than 90 days from the notice. In addition, China World Trade must maintain the registration statement until all of the securities are sold or otherwise become freely tradable.

We have a Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 26, 2004, with the Purchasers under a Securities Purchase Agreement that was also executed on August 26, 2004, covering an aggregate of 2,321,003 shares of common stock issued to the Purchasers, and shares of common stock issuable to the Purchasers upon the exercise of warrants. In addition, we have a Registration Rights Agreement with Cornell Capital Partners, LP, dated November 15, 2004, covering the 14,285,714 shares of our common stock that may be registered for sale pursuant to the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement, in addition to 375,000 shares of common stock issued to Cornell Capital and Duncan Capital as compensation pursuant to the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement and Placement Agent Agreement.

Shares Eligible for Future Sale

Upon effectiveness of this registration statement, the 16,981,717 shares of common stock sold in this offering will be freely tradable without restrictions under the Securities Act of 1933, except for any shares held by our "affiliates", which will be restricted by the resale limitations of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933.

In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, any of our affiliates and any person or persons whose sales are aggregated who has beneficially owned his or her restricted shares for at least one year, may be entitled to sell in the open market within any three-month period a number of shares of common stock that does not exceed the greater of (i) 1% of the then outstanding shares of our common stock, or (ii) the average weekly trading volume in the common stock during the four calendar weeks preceding such sale. Sales under Rule 144 are also affected by limitations on manner of sale, notice requirements, and availability of current public information about us. Non-affiliates who have held their restricted shares for two years may be entitled to sell their shares under Rule 144 without regard to any of the above limitations, provided they have not been affiliates for the three months preceding such sale.

Further, Rule 144A as currently in effect, in general, permits unlimited resales of restricted securities of any issuer provided that the purchaser is an institution that owns and invests on a discretionary basis at least $100 million in securities or is a registered broker-dealer that owns and invests $10 million in securities. Rule 144A allows our existing stockholders to sell their shares of common stock to such institutions and registered broker-dealers without regard to any volume or other restrictions. Unlike under Rule 144, restricted securities sold under Rule 144A to non-affiliates do not lose their status as restricted securities.

 
Currently, approximately 7,100,000 shares of our common stock are available for sale in accordance with the provisions of Rule 144. Additionally, future sales of stock owned by our affiliates may be permitted according to Rule 144. The availability for sale of substantial amounts of common stock under Rule 144 could adversely affect prevailing market prices for our securities.


No compensation in excess of $100,000 was awarded to, earned by, or paid to any executive officer of China World Trade during the years 2004, 2003 and 2002, except as described below. The following table and the accompanying notes provide summary information for each of the last three fiscal years concerning cash and non-cash compensation paid or accrued by our chief executive officer and other executive officers earning in excess of $100,000 for the past three years.

SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
 
Name of officer
 
Year
 
Salary
 
Bonus
 
Other Annual Compen-sation     
 
Restricted Stock Award(US$)
 
Securities Underlying Options
(in shares)
 
LTIP
payouts
 
All Other Compen-
sation      
 
                                   
John Hui, CEO
   
2004
   
57,692
   
-
   
-
   
206,347
   
67,500
   
-
   
-
 
John Hui, CEO
   
2003
   
147,436
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
John Hui, CEO
   
2002
   
140,321
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
William Chi Hung Tsang, Chairman & Director
   
2004
   
57,692
               
733,680
   
240,000
             
William Chi Hung Tsang, Chairman & Director
   
2003
   
141,026
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
C. M. Chan, Director
   
2004
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
198,705
   
65,000
   
-
   
-
 
C.M. Chan, Director
   
2003
   
30,769
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Luo Chaoming, Director
   
2004
   
17,396
   
-
   
-
   
99,362
   
32,500
   
-
   
-
 
Bernard Chan, CFO
   
2004
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
218,399
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Other Staff
   
2004
   
-
   
-
   
-
         
47,500
   
-
   
-
 
TOTAL
   
2004
   
-
   
-
   
-
         
452,500
   
-
   
-
 

Compensation of Directors

In 2001, China World Trade committed itself to compensate each of its Board of Directors with 2,000 shares of its common stock per annum. Board members typically meet on a bi-monthly basis.

 
2003 Non-Qualified Stock Compensation Plan

The following table sets forth information about our 2003 Non-Qualified Stock Compensation Plan adopted by our Board of Directors and filed with the Commission as Exhibit 10.1 to our Registration Statement on Form S-8 on October 28, 2003.

 
Shares remaining available for future issuance
Shares issuable upon exercise of options to be granted in the future
Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options
 
638,184
452,500
$0.673

Pursuant to the 2003 plan, we registered 2,000,000 shares of common stock and 1,000,000 options to purchase shares of common stock at $0.673 per share, for a total registration for issuance of 3,000,000 shares of common stock. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors will issue common stock and award options to employees, directors, officers, consultants, advisors and other persons associated with our company. The 2003 plan is intended to provide a method whereby our company may be stimulated by the personal involvement of our employees, directors, officers, consultants, advisors and other persons in our business and reward such involvement, thereby advancing the interests of our company and all of its shareholders.

As of the date of this registration statement, a total of 1,503,000 shares of common stock were issued to consultants and 985,000 options were issued to our management pursuant to our 2003 Non-Qualified Stock Compensation Plan. Of the 985,000 options issued to our management, 532,500 options were exercised in year 2004 and the remaining balance of 452,500 options can be exercised before December 31, 2005.
 



 

 
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
China World Trade Corporation

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of China World Trade Corporation (a Nevada corporation) and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2003. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of China World Trade Corporation and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2003 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3(b) to the financial statements, the Company has suffered losses from operations during the year and has a negative working capital that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 3(b). The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.



/s/ MOORES ROWLAND MAZARS

Chartered Accountants
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong

Date: April 14, 2005
 


 
Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

       
Year ended
December 31,
 
Year ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
 
2004
 
2003
 
 
 
Note
 
US$
 
US$
 
               
Operating revenues
 
3(e)
         
Club and business centre
         
551,497
   
1,718,854
 
Business traveling services
         
1,671,605
   
-
 
Business value-added services
         
40,695
   
288,462
 
Rental
         
701,284
   
47,189
 
Trading and others
         
127,663
   
831,095
 
                     
           
3,092,744
   
2,885,600
 
Operating costs and expenses
                   
Club and business centre
         
(91,415
)
 
(450,002
)
Business traveling services
         
(112,588
)
 
-
 
Business value-added services
         
(1,841
)
 
-
 
Rental
         
(403,735
)
 
-
 
Trading and others
         
(120,224
)
 
(763,167
)
                     
           
(729,803
)
 
(1,213,169
)
Other expenses
                   
Depreciation
         
(233,298
)
 
(79,303
)
Impairment losses on intangible assets
   
10
   
(222,676
)
 
-
 
Impairment loss on goodwill
   
12
   
(388,118
)
 
-
 
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
   
13
   
(594,343
)
 
(106,975
)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
         
(8,133,140
)
 
(3,767,788
)
                     
           
(9,571,575
)
 
(3,954,066
)
                     
Loss from operations
         
(7,208,634
)
 
(2,281,635
)
                     
Non-operating income (expense)
                   
Other income
         
140,014
   
2,490
 
Interest expense
         
(65,909
)
 
(14,811
)
Equity in net loss of affiliate
         
-
   
(32,051
)
                     
Loss before income taxes and minority interests
         
(7,134,529
)
 
(2,326,007
)
                     
Income taxes expense
   
5
   
(46,553
)
 
-
 
                     
Loss before minority interests
         
(7,181,082
)
 
(2,326,007
)
                     
Minority interests
         
(413,311
)
 
120,471
 
                     
Net loss
         
(7,594,393
)
 
(2,205,536
)
                     
Loss per share
- Basic and diluted
   
3(s
)
 
(0.36
)
 
(0.23
)
                     
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating basic loss per share
         
21,102,405
   
9,699,264
 
                     
                     
                     
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
                   
 
 
 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet

 
 
       
As of
December 31,
2004
 
ASSETS
 
Note
 
US$
 
           
Current assets
         
Cash and cash equivalents
         
1,824,268
 
Trade and other receivables
   
6
   
2,743,798
 
Rental and other deposits
   
7
   
1,702,856
 
Prepayments
         
63,007
 
Inventories
   
8
   
171,020
 
Short-term investments
   
9
   
24,163
 
               
Total current assets
         
6,529,112
 
               
Intangible asset
   
10
   
1,410,000
 
Property use rights
   
11
   
1,576,639
 
Goodwill
   
12
   
11,279,314
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
13
   
3,310,791
 
               
Total assets
         
24,105,856
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
             
               
Current liabilities
             
Trade and other payables
   
14
   
6,425,786
 
Deferred income
         
26,723
 
Short-term bank loan
   
15
   
1,812,229
 
Mortgage loan
   
16
   
448,418
 
               
Total current liabilities
         
8,713,156
 
               
Due to a shareholder
   
19(e
)
 
320,536
 
               
Total liabilities
         
9,033,692
 
               
Minority interest
         
2,143,897
 
               
Commitments and contingencies
   
20
   
-
 
               
Shareholders' equity
             
Preferred stock, par value of US$0.001 each;
10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding
         
-
 
Common stock, par value of US$0.001 each;
50,000,000 shares authorized, 30,889,997 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2004
   
22
   
30,890
 
Additional paid-in capital
         
30,817,729
 
Statutory reserves
   
25
   
44,403
 
Accumulated deficit
         
(17,964,755
)
               
Total shareholders’ equity
         
12,928,267
 
               
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
         
24,105,856
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

 

   
Common stock
             
   
No. of
shares
 
Amount
issued
 
Amount
to be
issued
 
Additional
paid in
capital
 
Statutory
reserves
 
Accumulated
deficit
 
 
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
                           
Balance as of October 1, 2002
   
6,970,497
   
971
   
6,000
   
6,810,207
   
-
   
(7,190,979
)
                                       
Cancellation of stock issued for services on October 1, 2002
   
(1,000,000
)
 
-
   
(1,000
)
 
(8,999
)
 
-
   
-
 
Issuance of common stock to be issued on January 22, 2003
   
-
   
5,000
   
(5,000
)
 
300,000
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued for acquisition of a subsidiary on January 24, 2003
   
4,000,000
   
4,000
   
-
   
3,196,000
   
-
   
-
 
Issuance of common stock for cash and services on January 24, 2003
   
1,000,000
   
1,000
   
-
   
799,000
   
-
   
-
 
Net loss
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(2,205,536
)
                                       
Balance as of September 30, 2003
   
10,970,497
   
10,971
   
-
   
11,096,208
   
-
   
(9,396,515
)
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity


 
       
Common stock
             
       
No. of shares
 
 
Amount
issued
 
Additional
paid in
capital
 
Statutory
reserves
 
Accumulated
deficit
 
   
Note
     
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
                           
Balance as of January 1, 2004
         
15,981,601
   
15,982
   
14,347,859
   
-
   
(10,325,959
)
                                       
Common stock issued in exchange for services in February 2004
   
22I-(e
)
 
244,000
   
244
   
374,956
   
-
   
-
 
Exercise of warrants on March 22, 2004
   
22(b
)
 
1,500,000
   
1,500
   
1,123,500
   
-
   
-
 
Option issued in exchange for services on February 27, 2004
   
23(b
)
 
-
   
-
   
311,200
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued in exchange for services on May 7, 2004
   
22(f
)
 
24,027
   
24
   
99,976
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued as consideration for acquisition of a subsidiary on May 7, 2004
   
22(g
)
 
80,000
   
80
   
239,920
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issue in exchange for service on July 12, 2004
   
22(h
)
 
50,500
   
51
   
160,149
   
-
   
-
 
Exercise of warrants on July 20, 2004
   
22(a
)
 
2,000,000
   
2,000
   
1,148,000
   
-
   
-
 
Exercise of warrants on July 20, 2004
   
22(b
)
 
1,500,000
   
1,500
   
1,378,500
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued as consideration for acquisition of a subsidiary on July 30, 2004
   
22(i
)
 
4,081,238
   
4,081
   
7,459,687
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued as a compensation for termination of a contract
   
22(j
)
 
2,000
   
2
   
4,998
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued upon 1st private placement
   
23
   
433,333
   
433
   
649,567
   
-
   
-
 
Modification of The 2003 Plan
   
3(g
)
 
-
   
-
   
645,718
   
-
   
-
 
Exercise of options of The 2003 Plan
   
22(k
)
 
370,857
   
371
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Exercise of options for services
   
23(b
)
 
58,552
   
58
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued in exchange for placement agent services
   
23
   
375,000
   
375
   
862,125
   
-
   
-
 
Warrant issued in exchange for placement agent services
   
23
   
-
   
-
   
288,427
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued upon 2nd private placement
   
23
   
966,667
   
967
   
1,449,034
   
-
   
-
 
Warrant issued for waiver of sole registrants
   
23
   
-
   
-
   
277,335
   
-
   
-
 
Exercise of warrants on December 15, 2004
   
22(a
)
 
1,574,074
   
1,574
   
(1,574
)
 
-
   
-
 
Exercise of warrants on December 15, 2004
   
22(b
)
 
1,648,148
   
1,648
   
(1,648
)
 
-
   
-
 
Net loss
         
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(7,594,393
)
Transfer to statutory reserves
   
25
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
44,403
   
(44,403
)
                                       
Balance as of December 31, 2004
         
30,889,997
   
30,890
   
30,817,729
   
44,403
   
(17,964,755
)
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

       
Year ended
December 31,
 
Year ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
 
2004
 
2003
 
 
 
Note
 
US$
 
US$
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
             
Net loss
         
(7,594,393
)
 
(2,205,536
)
                     
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
                   
Minority interest
         
413,311
   
(120,471
)
Amortization on intangible asset
         
360,000
   
-
 
Equity in net loss of affiliate
         
-
   
32,051
 
Depreciation
         
233,298
   
79,303
 
Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment
         
594,343
   
106,975
 
Impairment loss on goodwill
         
388,118
   
-
 
Impairment loss on intangible assets
         
222,676
   
-
 
Increase in deferred income
         
3,546
   
31,877
 
Provision for bad debts due from related companies
         
236,247
   
-
 
Stock, options and warrants issued for services
         
2,379,862
   
600,000
 
Cashless exercise of option
         
429
   
-
 
Staff compensation cost
         
645,718
   
-
 
Changes in working capital:
                   
Trade and other receivables
         
4,361,173
   
(89,875
)
Rental and other deposits
         
(329,535
)
 
(11,484
)
Prepayments
         
515,499
   
(23,299
)
Inventories
         
(97,637
)
 
(289,564
)
Income taxes payable
         
37,400
   
-
 
Trade and other payables
         
891
   
1,222,960
 
                     
Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities
         
2,370,946
   
(667,063
)
                     
Cash flows from investing activities:
                   
Acquisition of a subsidiary
         
(3,301,464
)
 
123,707
 
Acquisition of an affiliate
         
-
   
(32,051
)
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
         
(688,622
)
 
(92,824
)
Acquisition of intangible assets
         
(1,576,639
)
 
-
 
                     
Net cash used in investing activities
         
(5,566,725
)
 
(1,168
)
                     
Cash flows from financing activities:
                   
Capital contribution from minority shareholder of a subsidiary
         
-
   
106,225
 
Proceeds from issuance of shares upon exercise of warrants
         
3,655,000
   
-
 
Proceeds from issuance of shares upon private placements
         
2,100,001
   
-
 
Advance from a shareholder
         
320,536
   
-
 
Proceeds from new bank loan
         
604,076
   
812,820
 
Repayment of amount borrowed
         
(1,974,337
)
 
(10,482
)
                     
Net cash provided by financing activities
         
4,705,276
   
908,563
 
                     
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
         
1,509,497
   
240,332
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
         
314,771
   
32,888
 
                     
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
         
1,824,268
   
273,220
 
                     
Analysis of balances of cash and cash equivalents
                   
Cash and bank balances
         
1,824,268
   
273,220
 
                     
Supplemental disclosure information:
                   
Interest paid
         
61,157
   
14,811
 
Income taxes paid
         
9,153
   
-
 
                     
Non-cash investing and financing activities
                   
Stocks, options and warrants issued for services
         
3,025,580
   
600,000
 
Purchase of subsidiaries by:
                   
- issuance of common stock
         
7,706,383
   
3,200,000
 
- purchase consideration in arrear
         
120,000
   
-
 
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
1.
ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

China World Trade Corporation (“CWTC”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on January 29, 1998 as Weston International Development Corporation. On July 28, 1998, the name was changed to Txon International Development Corporation. On September 15, 2000 CWTC changed to its existing name. CWTC acts as an investment holding company.

Details of the major subsidiaries and their principal activities as of the date of this report are summarized below:

Name of company
Date of acquisition/
formation
Place of incorporation
Equity interest owned by the Company
Principal activities
 
 
 
 
 
Virtual Edge Limited
August 14, 2001
BVI
100%
Investment holding
General Business Network (Holdings) Limited
January 24, 2003
Hong Kong
100%
Investment holding and properties investment
Guangzhou World Trade Centre Club
December 29, 2001
PRC
75%
Club services
Polysend Trading Limited
March 6, 2003
Hong Kong
100%
Leather trading
Beijing World Trade Centre Club
April 1, 1999
PRC
75%
Club services
Sino Platform Limited
January 4, 2004
BVI
100%
Investment holding
WTC Link International Limited
February 4, 2004
Hong Kong
60%
Investment holding
China Chance Enterprises Limited
January 26, 2004
BVI
100%
Investment holding
CEO Clubs China Limited
May 7, 2004
Hong Kong
51%
Licensing
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited
August 2, 2004
PRC
51%
Travel ticketing agency and investment holding
 

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
1.
ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS (CONTINUED)

Name of company
Date of acquisition/
formation
Place of incorporation
Equity interest owned by the Company
Principal activities
 
 
   
 
General Business Network (Guangzhou) Company Limited
December 25, 2002
PRC
100%
Investment holding and property holding
Guangdong WTC Link Limited
June 21, 2004
PRC
60%
Customer relationship management
Guangzhou Airport Tour Service Limited
August 2, 2004
PRC
25.6%
Travel ticketing agency
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Tour Service Limited
July 29, 2004
PRC
25.6%
Room booking services and travel ticketing agency
Guangzhou Xinyou Foreign Enterprise Services Limited
May 18, 2004
PRC
30.6%
Garment trading
Guangzhou Hongyan Travel Services Limited
July 17, 2004
PRC
30.6%
Travel ticketing agency
Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited
January 15, 2002
PRC
31.6%
Insurance agency

2.
CHANGE IN FINANCIAL YEAR
 
Effective for financial year 2004, the Company changed its financial year end from September 30 to December 31 of each year. As a result of this change, the consolidated statements of operations, consolidated statements of cash flows and consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity are presented for the financial year ended December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2003. In addition, the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2004 is presented.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
2.
CHANGE IN FINANCIAL YEAR (CONTINUED)
 
For comparative purposes only, the following table presents the condensed results of operations for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2003 and 2002:

   
Three-month period ended December
31, 2003
 
Three-month period ended December
31, 2002
 
   
(Audited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
US$
 
US$
 
Operating revenues
             
Club and business centre
   
178,048
   
413,405
 
Business value-added services
   
707,028
   
96,154
 
               
     
885,076
   
509,559
 
Operating costs and expenses
             
Club and business centre
   
(23,507
)
 
(108,702
)
Business value-added services
   
(655,933
)
 
-
 
               
     
(679,440
)
 
(108,702
)
Other expenses
             
Depreciation
   
(15,132
)
 
(1,681
)
Amortization of intangible assets
   
(30,000
)
 
-
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
(1,148,005
)
 
(780,576
)
               
     
(1,193,137
)
 
(782,257
)
               
Loss from operations
   
(987,501
)
 
(381,400
)
               
Non-operating income (expense)
             
Other income
   
62,557
   
40
 
Interest expense
   
(4,500
)
 
-
 
               
Loss before income taxes and minority interests
   
(929,444
)
 
(381,360
)
               
Income taxes expense
   
-
   
-
 
               
Loss before minority interests
   
(929,444
)
 
(381,360
)
               
Minority interests
   
-
   
79,949
 
               
Net loss
   
(929,444
)
 
(301,411
)
               
Loss per share - Basic
   
(0.07
)
 
(0.05
)
               
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating basic loss per share
   
12,640,865
   
5,970,497
 

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
3.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a)  
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“USGAAP”). The measurement basis used in the preparation of the financial statements is historical cost.

(b)  
Preparation of financial statements
The Company has a negative working capital of US$2,184,044 as of December 31, 2004. In addition, the Company had net loss of US$7,594,393 and US$2,205,536 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2003 respectively.

   
Continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon obtaining additional working capital through additional equity funding and attaining profitable operations in the future. Management has developed a strategy, which it believes can be accomplished and will enable the Company to operate in the future. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful with its efforts to attain profitable operations. Moreover the Company entered into agreements relating to private placements to obtain additional financing (see note 23). The inability of the Company to secure additional financing and attain profitable operations in the near term could adversely impact the Company’s business, financial position and prospects.

(c)  
Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the financial information of the Company and its subsidiaries. The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are consolidated from or up to the date of their effective dates of acquisition or disposal respectively.

All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.

(d)  
Goodwill on consolidation
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration payable in acquisitions of subsidiaries over the fair value of the net assets acquired at the time of acquisition. Goodwill on consolidation is stated at cost when it arises. As part of an ongoing review of the valuation of goodwill, management assesses the carrying value of the goodwill to determine if changes in facts and circumstances suggest that it may be impaired. If this review indicates that the goodwill is not recoverable, the carrying value of the goodwill would be reduced to its estimated fair market value.
 
On disposal of a subsidiary, any attributable amount of purchased goodwill is included in the calculation of the gain or loss on disposal.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
3.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(e)  
Revenue recognition
(i) Club and business centre
Business club membership
The Company, through its Business Club, provides members a commercial and recreational service, education programs and business networking programs. The Company generally records membership revenue as deferred income on its consolidated balance sheets and recognizes it over the membership period. Revenues generated from memberships that are subject to a pro rata refund are recognized ratably over the membership period.

(ii) Business traveling services
Travel distribution services
The Company engages in the air-ticketing, hotel room booking and travel agency businesses and receives commissions from travel suppliers for air travel, hotel rooms, vacation packages and cruises booked through its toll-free call center, websites and reseller network. Commissions from travel providers are recognized upon delivery of the appropriate confirmation or air ticket to the customers. Commissions from hotel room booking are recognized upon the confirmation of a customer’s stay with the hotel. The Company is not the primary obligor of the arrangement of these services and revenue is reported net in accordance with EITF 99-19, “Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent.”

For information purposes, the commission income of the Company was derived from air-ticketing services with total values as follows:
 
   
Year ended
 
Year ended
 
   
December 31, 2004
 
September 30, 2003
 
   
US$
 
US$
 
           
Value of air-ticket fare
   
54,890,272
   
-
 

Life and accident insurance agency business
The Company engages in the life and accident insurance agency business in PRC. Commission revenues from the carriers for life and accident insurance are received and recognized during the underlying policy period.

For information purposes, the commission income of the Company was derived from insurance policies with total premium income as follows:
 
   
Year ended
 
Year ended
 
   
December 31, 2004
 
September 30, 2003
 
   
US$
 
US$
 
           
Premium income of insurance policies
   
2,489,675
   
-
 

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
3.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(e)  
Revenue recognition (continued)
(iii) Business value-added services
Revenues from various business consultancy services contracts are recognized as services are provided. There are two basic types of services contracts: (1) fixed price (or flat fee basis) services contracts and (2) services contracts which may or may not be signed in advance for similar service on a success basis (success fee basis). Fixed price services contracts are generally performed evenly over the contract period, and, accordingly, revenue is recognized on a pro-rata basis over the life of the contract. Revenues derived from other services contracts are recognized when the services are performed in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, "Revenue Recognition, revised and updated." Expenses related to all services contracts are recognized as incurred.

(iv) Rental
Leased business facilities
The Company also leases business facilities to members of the Club. The lease revenues are recognized based on the lease term of the facilities.

(v) Trading and others
Sales of goods
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements", when the title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the sales price is determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured.

(f)  
Deferred income
Deferred income represents unamortized non-refundable admission fees membership fees and licensing fee received but the related services, or portion of the services, have not yet been rendered.

(g)
Stock-based compensation
The Company records compensation expense for stock-based employee compensation plans using the intrinsic value method in which compensation expense, if any, is measured as the excess of the market price of the stock over the exercise price of the award on the measurement date.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
3.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

                  (g)
Stock-based compensation (continued)
On December 31, 2003, the Board of Directors adopted a stock option plan (The 2003 Plan). The 2003 Plan allows the Board of Directors to grant stock options to various employees of the Company. 1,000,000 stock options were granted in accordance with the terms of the 2003 Plan on December 31, 2003 to certain officers and directors at an exercise price of US$0.673 per share. The stock options will vest and become exercisable according to the following schedule:

On April 30, 2004:                        25%
On December 30, 2004:                25%
Each quarter thereafter:                6.25% (until fully vested)

By an ordinary resolution passed at a directors’ meeting held on October 31, 2004, the option holders of The 2003 Plan were allowed to begin exercising 50% of the total entitlements as of November 1, 2004 (ahead of the original entitlement on December 30, 2004) and on a cashless basis. The terms and conditions of the remaining 50% of their entitlements under The 2003 Plan shall stay the same.

As the exercise price of the Company’s incentive stock options is higher than the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, pursuant to APB Opinion No. 25, no compensation expense has been recognized for stock options granted to employees at the date of grant.
 
Following modification the options granted under The 2003 Plan, the modified award (i.e. 50% of the total entitlements) was fully vested at October 31, 2004. The new measurement of stock-based compensation was required and based on the intrinsic value of the Company’s common stock at the date immediately prior to the modification (i.e. October 31, 2004). The compensation cost was recognized in the consolidated statement of operations and the same amount was credited to the Company’s additional paid-in capital.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
3.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(g) Stock-based compensation (continued)

Had compensation expense for the same stock options been determined based on their fair values at the dates of grant and been amortized over the period from the date of grant to the date that the award is vested, as consistent with the provisions of SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss and loss per share would have been reported as follows:

   
Year ended
 
Year ended
 
   
December 31, 2004
 
September 30, 2003
 
   
US$
 
US$
 
           
Net loss, as reported
   
(7,594,393
)
 
(2,205,536
)
Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under intrinsic value based on method for all awards, net of tax
   
645,718
       
Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based on method for all awards, net of tax
   
(891,425
)
 
-
 
               
Pro forma
   
(7,840,100
)
 
(2,205,536
)
               
Loss per share - Basic and diluted
             
As reported
   
(0.36
)
 
(0.23
)
               
Pro forma
   
(0.37
)
 
(0.23
)
 
The fair value of the options granted is estimated on the date of grant and date of modification using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used:
 
 
Date of grant
 
Date of modification
       
Expected dividend yield
None
 
None
Risk-free interest rate
2.1%
 
2.6%
Expected stock price volatility
224%
 
210%
Expected life of options
3 years
 
2.2 years
 
 
 
 
 
The weighted average fair value per option granted at the date of grant and date of modification was US$0.62 and US$1.97 respectively. For purposes of pro forma disclosure, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized on a straight line basis to expense over the options’ vesting periods, i.e., 3 years as prescribed under The 2003 Plan.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
3.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(h) Statement of cash flows
 
Cash equivalents are defined as short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. An investment normally qualifies as a cash equivalent only when it has a maturity of three months or less from its acquisition date.

(i) Translation of foreign currency
 
The subsidiaries maintain their accounting books and records in United States Dollars ("US$"), Hong Kong Dollars ("HK$") and Renminbi ("RMB"). Foreign currency transactions during the year are translated to functional currencies of the respective subsidiaries at the approximate rates of exchange on the dates of transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year end are translated at the approximate rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing at the time the asset or liability was acquired. Exchange gains or losses are recorded in the statements of operations.
 
On consolidation, the financial statements of the subsidiaries whose accounting books and records are denominated in currencies other than US$ are translated into US$ using the closing rate method, whereby the balance sheet items are translated into US$ using the exchange rates at the respective balance sheet dates. The share capital and retained earnings are translated at exchange rates prevailing at the time of the transactions while income and expenses items are translated at the average exchange rate for the year.
 
All exchange differences arising on consolidation are recorded within equity. Historically, foreign exchange transactions have not been material to the financial statements.

(j) Concentration of credit risk
 
The Company has no significant off-balance-sheet concentrations of credit risk such as foreign exchange contracts, options contracts or other foreign hedging arrangements.

124

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 

3.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(k) Property, plant and equipment and depreciation
 
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment loss.
 
The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment comprises its purchase price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location for its intended use. Major costs incurred in restoring assets to their normal working conditions are charged to the income statement. Improvements are capitalised and depreciated over their expected useful lives.
 
The gain or loss arising from the retirement or disposal of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the estimated net sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the assets and is recognized as income or expense in the income statement.
 
Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives from the date on which they become fully operational and after taking into account of their estimated residual values, using the straight-line method, at the following rates per annum:

Leasehold land and buildings                            50 years
Leasehold improvements                                 2 - 3 years
Furniture and fixtures                                      5 - 10 years
Office and computer equipment                       3 - 5 years
Motor vehicles                                                6 years
 
(l) Impairment of long-lived assets
 
Long-lived assets are reviewed at least annually for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the undiscounted future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, impairment is measured as the difference between the carrying amount and fair value of the asset. Goodwill will not be allocated to long-lived assets when tested for impairment.

 (m) Property-use rights
 
Property-use rights are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses. Costs of the property-use rights are amortized over the term of the relevant rights on a straight line basis.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
3.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(n) Intangible asset
The intangible asset represents the rental income stream acquired capitalized and is amortized on a straight-line basis over five years.

(o) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost, which comprises all costs of purchase and, where applicable, other costs that has been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition, is calculated using the first-in, first-out method. Estimated losses on inventories represent reserves for obsolescence, excess quantities, irregular and slow moving inventory. The Company estimates the loss / write-down on the basis of its assessment of the inventory’s net realizable value based upon current market conditions and historical experience.

(p) Operating leases
Leases where substantially all the rewards and risks of ownership of assets remain with the leasing company are accounted for as operating leases. Rentals payable and receivable under operating leases are recognized as expense and revenue on the straight-line basis over the lease terms.
 
The Company leases certain premises under non-cancellable operating leases. Rental expenses under operating leases were US$564,198 and US$698,694 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2003 respectively.

(q) Related parties
Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence.

(r) Use of estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with USGAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, the accounting for certain items such as allowance for doubtful accounts, depreciation, taxes and contingencies.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
3.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(s) Loss per share
Basic loss per share is computed by dividing loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common stocks outstanding during the years.
 
At the end of each year, the Company had outstanding stock warrants and options whose exercise or conversion could, under certain circumstances, further dilute loss per share. The following shares of potentially issuable common stock were not included in the above weighted average shares outstanding because to do so would have had an anti-dilutive effect on loss per share for the years presented.

   
As of December 31, 2004
 
As of
September 30, 2003
 
           
Warrants
   
5,421,002
   
8,000,000
 
Options
   
1,852,500
   
-
 
               
     
7,273,502
   
8,000,000
 

(t) Segment reporting
The Company adopted SFAS No. 131, "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". Segment information is disclosed in Note 26 to the financial statements.

(u) Allowance for doubtful accounts
The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts equal to the estimated uncollectible amounts. The Company's estimate is based on historical collection experience and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable. It is reasonably possible that the Company's estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts will change. Trade and other receivables are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of US$4,171,634 as of December 31, 2004.
 
(v) New accounting pronouncements
In November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 151 “Inventory Costs, an Amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4”. This statement amends ARB No. 43, Chapter 4 to clarify that abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and spoilage should be recognized as current-period charges regardless of whether they meet the criterion of “so abnormal” and that fixed production overheads should be allocated to inventory based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. The guidance is effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005; however, earlier application is permitted for inventory costs incurred during fiscal year beginning after November 23, 2004. The provisions of SFAS No. 151 should be applied prospectively. The Company believes that SFAS No. 151 will not have a significant impact on its financial statements when it is adopted.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
3.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
 
(v) New accounting pronouncements (continued)
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment”. This statement provides investors and other users of financial statement with more complete and neutral financial information by requiring that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements. That cost will be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. SFAS No. 123(R) covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. SFAS 123(R) replaces SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock issued to Employees”. Public entities that file as small business issuers will be required to apply this statement as of the first interim or annual reporting period that begins after December 15, 2005. The adoption of this pronouncement may impact the Company’s results of operations or financial position and the management is conducting a detailed assessment.

4.
ACQUISITIONS

 
(a)
On May 7, 2004, the Company acquired 51% interests of CEO Clubs China Limited (“CEO”). CEO was incorporated in Hong Kong and holds an exclusive right for licensing the brand name “CEO Club” in the PRC. The exclusive right acquired is separately allocated as an intangible asset.

Details of the identifiable assets acquired at the date of acquisition are as follows:
 
   
US$
 
Assets acquired
     
Trade and other receivable
   
1,282
 
Intangible asset
   
222,676
 
Goodwill
   
136,670
 
         
Net assets acquired
   
360,628
 
Shared by minority interest
   
(628
)
         
     
360,000
 
         
Satisfied by:
       
Issuance of common stock
   
240,000
 
Purchase consideration in arrear
   
120,000
 
         
Consideration
   
360,000
 
 
In addition to the above consideration of US$360,000, the Company has committed to inject cash of US$120,000 to the newly acquired subsidiary as operating funds.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
4.
ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)

 
(b)
Pursuant to an amendment to the Articles of General (Guangzhou) Business Network Limited (“GBN(GZ)”) dated May 26, 2004, the registered capital was increased from US$64,102 to US$1,983,974 which was wholly contributed by the Company. Before the increase in registered capital, the Company had 50% interest in GBN(GZ) and recognized it as an associate. The Company acquired the remaining capital of GBN(GZ) on July 26, 2004.

Details of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition are as follows:
 
   
US$
 
Assets acquired
       
Property, plant and equipment
   
1,047
 
Cash and cash equivalents
   
76,881
 
Trade and other receivables
   
1,484,040
 
Prepayments
   
4,078
 
Goodwill
   
176,299
 
         
     
1,742,345
 
Liabilities assumed
       
Trade and other payables
   
(47,239
)
Short-term bank loans
   
(1,631,006
)
         
     
(1,678,245
)
         
Net assets acquired
   
64,100
 
Equity in net loss of GBN(GZ) in previous years
   
(32,051
)
         
Consideration - cash
   
32,049
 

 
(c)
On April 20, 2004, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Transferee”) entered into an Equity Transfer Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the major shareholders of Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited (“GNGCM”) and Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited (“GHIAL”) the (“Transferors”), pursuant to which the Transferee would acquire from the Transferors 51% interest in GNGCM (the “Acquisition’) for an aggregate consideration of approximately US$11,127,000 of which US$3,640,000 was to be paid in the form of cash and US$7,487,000 was to be paid in the form of restricted shares issued by the Company. The Agreement also contemplated a loan agreement in the amount of US$3,640,000 pursuant to which one of the Transferors would loan the said amount to GNGCM as part of the transaction. On June 1, 2004, a supplementary agreement to the Agreement was entered into by making several changes to the Agreement, amongst which the aggregate consideration was reduced to US$10,198,041, of which US$2,731,658 was to be paid in the form of cash and US$7,466,383 was to be paid in the form of restricted shares of the Company.


 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
4.
ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)
 
Completion of the acquisition of GNGCM Group enables the Company to expand its business to the high growth, travel-related businesses. The acquisition has been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The purchase price of US$10,198,041 was allocated to the assets and liabilities acquired based on their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition. This allocation has resulted in acquired goodwill of US$8,652,530 in a condition that a preacquisition contingency relating to the collectibility of an other receivable amount was not determined. The determination of the latest fair value of the acquired GNGCM’s assets resulted in an increase of goodwill by US$2,450,485 principally due to the changes from initially determined values of that receivable amount. The results of GNGCM Group have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date.
 
Details of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition are as follows:
 
   
US$
 
Assets acquired
     
Property, plant and equipment
   
2,166,618
 
Cash and cash equivalents
   
567,546
 
Trade and other receivables
   
3,285,584
 
Rental and other deposits
   
1,116,152
 
Prepayments
   
17,833
 
Short-term investments
   
24,163
 
Goodwill
   
11,103,015
 
         
     
18,280,911
 
Liabilities assumed
       
Trade and other payables
   
(6,874,717
)
Short-term bank loans
   
(1,208,153
)
         
     
(8,082,870
)
         
Net assets acquired
   
10,198,041
 
         
         
 
   
US$ 
 
Satisfied by:
   
 
 
Issuance of common stock
   
7,466,383
 
Cash
   
2,731,658
 
         
Consideration
   
10,198,041
 


 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
4.
ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)

 
(d)
The Company’s consolidated results of operations have incorporated CEO and GNGCM on a consolidated basis from the date of acquisition. The following unaudited pro forma information presents a summary of the consolidated results of operations as if the acquisitions had been taken place on January 1, 2004.

   
Year ended
December 31,
2004
 
 
 
US$
 
       
Operating revenues
   
6,414,430
 
         
Net loss
   
(6,745,580
)
         
Loss per share - Basic
   
(0.32
)

5.
INCOME TAXES

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to income taxes on an entity basis on income arising in or derived from the tax jurisdiction in which it is domiciled and operated.

 
The Hong Kong subsidiaries incurred losses for taxation purposes for the year and thus Hong Kong Profits Tax has not been provided.

Several PRC subsidiaries are subject to PRC Enterprise Income Taxes (“EIT”) on an entity basis on income arising in or derived from the PRC. Income tax expense comprises of the following:

   
Year ended
December 31,
 
Year ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2004
 
2003
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
           
Current taxes arising in foreign subsidiaries for the year
   
(46,553
)
 
-
 

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
5.
INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)

Reconciliation to the expected statutory tax rate in the PRC of 33% (2003: 33%) is as follows:

   
Year ended
December 31,
     
Year ended
September 30,
 
   
2004
     
2003
 
       
               
Statutory rate
   
33.0
         
33.0
 
Non-deductible expenses
   
(9.9
)
       
(15.8
)
Tax effect of net operating losses
   
(23.6
)
       
(12.5
)
Unrecognised temporary differences
   
0.2
         
(2.6
)
Subsidiary not subject to tax
   
(1.3
)
       
3.1
 
Tax rate differential between subsidiaries
   
(1.3
)
       
(5.2
)
Over provision in prior years related to a newly-acquired subsidiary
   
2.0
         
-
 
Others
   
0.2
         
-
 
                     
     
(0.7
)
       
-
 

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

   
As of
December 31,
2004
 
 
 
US$
 
       
Deferred tax assets
       
Net operating loss
   
9,055,752
 
Depreciation
   
101,462
 
Deferred expenditure
   
3,745,025
 
         
     
12,902,239
 
Valuation allowance
   
(12,902,239
)
         
Total deferred tax assets
   
-
 

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
6.
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
       
As of
December 31,
2004
 
   
Note
 
US$
 
           
Trade receivables
         
1,467,618
 
Due from related parties
   
19(c
)
 
1,253,479
 
Other receivables
         
22,701
 
               
           
2,743,798
 

7.
RENTAL AND OTHER DEPOSITS

Included in rental and other deposits are deposits paid to Guangzhou Goldlion City Properties Co., Ltd. of US$209,735 as of December 31, 2004. For relationship with the Company, please refer to note 19(a) to these financial statements.

8.
INVENTORIES
 
   
As of
December 31,
2004
 
   
US$
 
       
Trading goods
   
152,892
 
Food and beverage
   
18,128
 
         
     
171,020
 

Inventories are presented net of an allowance for valuation allowance for inventory losses of US$16,204 as of December 31, 2004.

9.
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

The balance represents “available-for-sale” mutual funds made up of debt and equity securities. As at the balance sheet date, as the cost approximated to the fair value, no gain or loss was recognized.


 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
10.
INTANGIBLE ASSET

Pursuant to an agreement entered between the Company and Mr. William Tsang dated November 19, 2003, the Company acquired the after-tax rental income of a property located in Guangzhou , the PRC for a five-year period commencing from December 1, 2003. The Company acquired the after-tax rental income at a consideration of the issuance of 3,000,000 newly issued shares of the Company and a two-year warrant to purchase up to 6,000,000 shares of the common stock of the Company. The rental income stream acquired has been capitalized as an intangible asset and is amortized on a straight-line basis over five years.
 
   
As of
December 31,
2004
 
 
 
US$
 
       
Carrying value, beginning of year
   
1,770,000
 
Amortization
   
(360,000
)
         
Carrying value, end of year
   
1,410,000
 

An intangible asset of US$222,676 arising from the acquisition of CEO, as mentioned in note 4 above, was impaired during the year.

11.
PROPERTY USE RIGHTS

Pursuant to agreements entered into between a subsidiary of the Company, GNGMC, and Guangdong Huahao Industries Group Co. Limited and Chen Zeliang dated December 28, 2004, GNGMC acquired the property use rights of their office premises located in Guangzhou for a 41-year period and 42-year period commencing from the date of agreements to October 30, 2045 and March 30, 2046 respectively. The total consideration of these transactions were US$1,576,639. The property use rights acquired have been capitalized and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their lease terms.


 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
12.
GOODWILL
 
   
As of
December 31,
2004
 
   
US$
 
       
Carrying value, beginning of year
   
251,448
 
Goodwill acquired
   
11,415,984
 
Impairment loss
   
(388,118
)
         
Carrying value, end of year
   
11,279,314
 

Details of the goodwill acquired during the year are summarized in note 4 above.

During the year, management reviewed the carrying value of goodwill. In view of the fact that two of the subsidiaries have sustained losses, full provision for impairment loss on the carrying value of the goodwill of US$388,118 was made and is included in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2004.

13.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
 
   
As of
December 31,
2004
 
 
 
US$
 
       
Leasehold land and buildings
   
3,292,952
 
Leasehold improvements
   
595,599
 
Furniture and fixtures
   
42,163
 
Office and computer equipment
   
368,586
 
Motor vehicles
   
219,969
 
         
     
4,519,269
 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and impairment loss
   
(1,208,478
)
         
Net book value
   
3,310,791
 
 
In view of the operating loss experienced by the club operations of the Company, management considers that impairment losses of US$368,509, US$9,306 and US$21,798 should be recognized on the leasehold improvements, office equipment and furniture and fixtures respectively carried on the balance sheet. These losses have been recognized as expenses and included in the consolidated statement of operations.


 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
13.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET (CONTINUED)

A subsidiary of the Company entered into a sale and purchase agreement with, Guangzhou Goldlion Environmental Technology Company Limited, a related party, on December 30, 2004. Pursuant to the agreement, the subsidiary would dispose of the leasehold land and buildings located in the PRC at a consideration of US$2,456,522. The completion date of the transaction is expected on or before May 31, 2005. The management considered that the selling price is lower than the carrying amount and employed a surveyor to assess the market price of the leasehold land and buildings at of December 31, 2004 by using an investment approach. As a result, an impairment of US$194,730 should be recognised on the leasehold land and buildings carried on the balance sheet. This loss has also been recognized as an expense and included in the consolidated statement of operations and the leasehold land and buildings are included in the segment of “Rental”.

14.
TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
 
       
As of
December 31,
2004
 
 
 
Note
 
US$
 
           
Trade payables
         
2,367,127
 
Bills payable
         
168,525
 
Tax payable
         
1,191,020
 
Tax payable - surcharge
         
1,004,377
 
Accrued charges
         
385,105
 
Other payables
         
528,199
 
Due to related parties
   
19(d
)
 
112,047
 
Deposits received
         
669,386
 
               
           
6,425,786
 

15.
SHORT-TERM BANK LOAN

Guangdong Huahao Industries Holdings Limited, Guangzhou XZR International Travel Services Limited, Chen Ze Liang and a third party, Guangzhou Yinda Guarantee Service Company Limited provided corporate and personal guarantee to the bank against the bank loans granted to the Company. Please refer to note 19 to these financial statements for details of relationship of these guarantors with the Company.

16.
MORTGAGE LOAN

The Company obtained a bank loan from a commercial bank in Hong Kong to finance its operations. The loan is collateralized by the Company's properties located in the PRC. As management has decided to repay early the mortgage loan in 2005, the outstanding loan balance is classified as current liabilities as of December 31, 2004.



 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
17.
BANKING FACILITIES

The Company had various lines of credit under banking facilities as follows:
       
   
As of
December 31,
2004
 
   
US$
 
Facilities granted
       
Committed credit lines
   
2,455,231
 
         
Utilized
       
Committed credit lines
   
1,220,989
 
         
Unutilized facilities
       
Committed credit line
   
1,234,242
 

Details of guarantees and related parties transactions in relation to these banking facilities are disclosed in notes 18 and 19(b) respectively.

18.
 PLEDGE OF ASSETS

The Company has pledged land and buildings with a net book value of US$2,454,567 to secure general banking facilities granted to the Company.

19.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

(a) Names and relationship of related parties

 
Existing relationships with the Company
Beijing Wanlong Economic Consultancy Corporation Ltd.
PRC partner of a subsidiary
Bernard Chan
An officer and a shareholder of the Company
Bobby Yu
A former director of a subsidiary
Chan Chi Ming
A director of the Company
Chen De Xiong
A shareholder of a subsidiary
Chen Zeliang
A shareholder and director of the Company
Dimension Marketing Limited
A shareholder of a former subsidiary
Guangzhou City International Exhibition Co.
PRC partner of a subsidiary


 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
19.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

(a) Names and relationship of related parties (Continued)

 
Existing relationships with the Company
Guangzhou Cyber Strategy Limited
A company in which a director of the Company has beneficial interest
Guangzhou Goldlion City Properties Co., Ltd.
A company controlled by close family members of a director
Guangzhou Goldlion Commercial Co., Ltd.
A company controlled by close family members of a director
Guangzhou Sanranxin Travel Ltd
A company in which a director of the Company has beneficial interest
Guangzhou XZR International Travel Services Limited
A company in which a shareholder of the Company has beneficial interest
Health & Wealth Inc.
A company in which a director of the Company has beneficial interest
Ho Chi Kin
An independent director of the Company
Huahao Industries Group Co. Ltd.
A shareholder of a subsidiary
Huang Ze Hua
A shareholder of a subsidiary
James Mak
A shareholder of the Company
John Hui
A director of the Company
Li Jingping
A director of a subsidiary
Cui Wencheng
A shareholder of the Company
Luo Chao Ming
A director of the Company
Ringo Leung
A former director of the Company
Simon Guo
A director of a subsidiary
Suo Hong Xia
A shareholder of a subsidiary
Top Link Ventures Limited
A company in which a director of the Company has beneficial interest
Union East Consultants Limited
A company in which a former director of the Company has beneficial interest
William Tsang
A shareholder and director of the Company
Xelex Inc.
A company in which an officer and a shareholder of the Company is a director
Yang Xiu
A shareholder of the Company
Zhao Lin
A shareholder of the Company


 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
19.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

(b)  
Summary of related party transactions
 
   
Year ended
December 31,
 
Year ended
September 30,
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
Assets purchased from
         
Dimension Marketing Limited
   
-
   
691
 
Huahao Industries Group Co. Ltd.
   
1,576,639
   
-
 
Suo Hong Xia
   
235,590
       
Chen Zeliang
   
125,285
   
-
 
               
 
As of December 31, 2004, the titles of leasehold land and buildings of US$206,232 and US$89,162 purchased from Suo Hong Xia and Chen Zeliang have not been transferred to the Company and the procedures are still in progress.

   
Year ended
December 31,
 
Year ended
September 30,
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts to
         
Guangzhou Cyber Strategy Limited
   
236,247
   
-
 
               
Consultancy fee expenses to
             
Beijing Wanlong Economic Consultancy Corporation Ltd.
   
18,122
   
18,122
 
Bernard Chan
   
2,564
   
17,948
 
Bobby Yu
   
-
   
8,462
 
Chan Chi Ming
   
-
   
30,769
 
Guangzhou City International Exhibition Co.
   
18,122
   
18,122
 
Guangzhou Cyber Strategy Limited
   
1,938
   
-
 
Health & Wealth Inc.
   
-
   
15,024
 
Ho Chi Kin
   
3,000
   
-
 
John Hui
   
57,692
   
146,436
 
Luo Chao Ming
   
17,397
   
-
 
Ringo Leung
   
5,128
   
-
 
Top Link Ventures Limited
   
61,538
   
-
 
William Tsang
   
57,692
   
141,026
 
Xelex Inc.
   
56,410
   
-
 
               
Rent and related expenses to
             
Dimension Marketing Limited
   
-
   
2,692
 
Guangzhou Goldlion City Properties Co., Ltd. and Guangzhou Goldlion Commercial Co., Ltd.
   
455,744
   
713,044
 
Huahao Industries Group Co. Ltd.
   
46,103
   
-
 

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
19.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

(b) Summary of related party transactions (Continued)

   
Year ended
December 31,
 
Year ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2004
 
2003
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
Consultancy fee income from
         
Guangzhou Cyber Strategy Limited
   
-
   
288,462
 
               
Membership fee income from
             
Guangzhou Cyber Strategy Limited
   
-
   
48,024
 
Union East Consultants Limited
   
16,008
   
32,016
 
               
Personal guarantee granted from
             
Mr. William Tsang
   
19,231
   
19,231
 
Traveling expenses to
             
Guangzhou Sanranxin Travel Ltd.
   
4,139
   
-
 
               

(c)  
Due from related parties
 
   
As of
December 31,
2004
 
   
US$
 
       
Huahao Industries Group Co. Ltd.
   
350,989
 
Huang Ze Hua
   
360,029
 
Chen De Xiong
   
542,461
 
         
Classified as current assets
   
1,253,479
 

 
The amounts due from related parties as of December 31, 2004 represented unsecured advances which were interest-free and repayable on demand. During the fourth quarter of 2004, the Company determined that receivables in the amount of US$236,247 were uncollectible and provision for doubtful debts has been made accordingly.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
19.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

(d)  
Due to related parties
 
   
As of
December 31,
2004
 
   
US$
 
       
Suo Hong Xia
   
24,163
 
Mr. Ringo Leung
   
1,094
 
Mr. John Hui
   
3,625
 
Guangzhou Goldlion City Properties Co., Ltd.
   
3,784
 
Guangzhon Sanranxin Travel Ltd.
   
4,178
 
Beijing Wanlong Economic Consultancy Corporation Ltd.
   
18,122
 
Cui Wencheng
   
5,808
 
Yang Xiu
   
3,744
 
Simon Guo
   
14,471
 
Li Jingping
   
30,249
 
Zhao Lin
   
2,809
 
         
Classified as current liabilities
   
112,047
 
 
    The amounts due to related parties as of December 31, 2004 represented unsecured advances which were interest-free and repayable on demand.

(e) Due to a shareholder
 
             The amount due to Mr. William Tsang represented unsecured advances which were interest-free and not repayable within one year.

20.
OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENT
 
(a) Operating lease payables
 
As of December 31, 2004, the Company has total outstanding commitments not provided for under non-cancelable operating leases, which are payable as follows:
 
   
As of
December 31,
2004
 
   
US$
 
       
2005
   
673,445
 
2006
   
690,087
 
2007
   
451,525
 
2008
   
157,572
 
2009
   
31,688
 
         
     
2,004,317
 

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
20.
OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENT (CONTINUED)

(a) Operating lease payables (Continued)

In addition, the Company has committed to pay contingent rent at 2% to 10% on the monthly turnover of a subsidiary when the subsidiary's monthly turnover exceeds RMB500,000 (US$60,408) during the lease period ending in July 2007.

The Company has also committed to pay contingent rental at the higher of the agreed rent and the following portion of the membership fee income of a subsidiary:

·  
15% on the membership fee income of the subsidiary for the period from February 1, 2004 to January 31, 2006

·  
7.5% on the membership fee income of the subsidiary for the period of February 1, 2006 to January 31, 2009

(b) Operating lease receivables

The total outstanding commitments under non-cancelable operating leases, which are receivable as follows:
 
   
As of
December 31
2004
 
   
US$
 
       
   
257,821
 
2005
   
145,464
 
2006
   
25,731
 
2007
       
     
429,016
 
 
As of December 31, 2004, property, plant and equipment held for use under operating leases include gross amounts of US$2,997,558 and accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment in respect of assets held for use under operating leases are US$37,804 and US$52,342 for the year ended December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2003.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
21.
RETIREMENT PLAN

The Company operates a Mandatory Provident Fund (“MPF”) plan for its Hong Kong employees. The pension expenses charged to the consolidated statement of operations amounted to US$6,150 and US$720 for the year ended December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2003 respectively.

As stipulated by the PRC regulations, all retired employees of the Company who are residents of the PRC are entitled to an annual pension equal to their basic annual salary upon retirement. The Company contributed to a state-sponsored retirement plan at a certain percentage of the gross salary of its employees and has no further obligations for the actual pension payments or post-retirement benefits beyond the annual contributions. The state-sponsored retirement plan is responsible for the entire pension obligations payable to all employees. The pension expense for the year ended December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2003 was US$58,591 and US$36,329 respectively.

22.
COMMON STOCK
 
a) On July 20, 2004, Powertronic exercised a two-year warrant to purchase 2,000,000 shares of the common stock of the Company at a price of US$0.575 per share. On December 15, 2004, Powertronic was allowed to take the cashless exercise of warrants for 2,000,000 shares to purchase 1,574,074 shares of the common stock of the Company. A total of 3,574,074 shares of common stock of the Company were issued accordingly.
 
b) On March 22, 2004 and July 20, 2004, Mr. William Tsang exercised two 1,500,000 warrants to purchase 3,000,000 shares of the common stock of the Company at a price of US$0.75 and US$0.92 per share respectively. On December 15, 2004, Mr. Tsang exercised warrant on a cashless basis for 2,500,000 shares at a price of US$0.92 per share to acquire 1,648,148 shares of the common stock of the Company. As a result the exercise of these warrants, a total of 4,648,148 shares of common stock of the Company were issued accordingly.

c)  
On February 6 and 26, 2004, the Company issued 75,000 and 50,000 shares respectively to Wall Street Strategies, Inc. for consulting services provided.

d)  
On February 13, 2004, the Company issued 69,000 shares to Greentree Financial Group, Inc. for consulting services provided.

e)  
On February 23, 2004, the Company issued 50,000 shares to Mr. Richard Romanelli for advisory services provided.


 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
22.
COMMON STOCK (CONTINUED)

f)  
On May 7, 2004, the Company issued 24,027 shares to The Research Works, Inc. for consulting services provided.

g)  
On May 7, 2004, the Company issued 80,000 shares to the shareholders of CEO Clubs China Limited as part of the total consideration for 5,100 shares of CEO Clubs China Limited.

h)  
On July 12, 2004, the Company issued 50,500 shares to CEOcast Inc. for consulting services provided.

i)  
On July 30, 2004, the Company issued 4,081,238 shares to the shareholders of Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited (“GNGCM”) and Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited (“GHIAL”) as part of the total consideration for the acquisition of 51% interest of GNGCM.

j)  
On August 31, 2004, the Company issued 2,000 shares to The Equitis Group as a compensation for termination of a contract.

k)  
On November 9, 2004, 452,500 options under The 2003 Plan were exercised. As mentioned in note 3(g) above, the option holders were allowed to take the cashless exercise of 370,857 shares, a total of 370,857 common stock of the Company were issued accordingly.

23.
OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
 
(a) (i) On December 31, 2003, the Company adopted The 2003 Plan which was approved by the shareholders on the same date. The 2003 Plan allows the Board of Directors, or a committee thereof at the Board’s discretion, to provide for a total 1,000,000 stock options to officers, directors and key employees of the Company. All the stock options provided, were issued in accordance with the terms of The 2003 Plan on the same day to certain officers, directors and key employees of the Company at an exercise price of US$0.673 per share and are exercisable during the period from April 30, 2004 to December 30, 2006.

 
(a)
(ii)
On February 20, 2004, the Company cancelled 65,000 options and 30,000 options for the reason of resignation and job reposting respectively.

 
(b)
On February 27, 2004, the Company entered into an agreement with Xelex Inc. for consulting services provided. Apart from the consultancy fee expenses disclosed in note 19(b) to financial statements, an option to acquire 80,000 shares at an exercise price of US$1 per share was issued to Xelex Inc. The stock option was fully vested and became exercisable on September 1, 2004. On November 9, 2004, the option was fully exercised on a cashless basis. A total of 58,552 common stocks of the Company were issued.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
23.
OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (CONTINUED)
 
The fair value of this option, which is estimated by the Black-Scholes option pricing model, was US$3.89. The additional expense was recognized in the consolidated statement of operations and the same amount was credited to the Company’s additional paid-in capital. The following weighted-average assumptions have been adopted in applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model:
 
Expected dividend yield None
Risk-free interest rate 2.1%
Expected volatility 367%
Contractual life 2 years

(c)     The stock options activities and related information are summarized as follows:

 
Year ended December 31, 2004
 
Year ended September 30, 2003
 
Number of Options
 
Weighted average exercise price
 
Number of Options
 
Weighted average exercise price
     
US$
     
US$
               
Outstanding, beginning of year
1,000,000
 
0.673
 
-
 
-
Granted (note 23(b))
80,000
 
1.000
 
-
 
-
Granted (note 24(a))
1,400,000
 
2.500
 
-
 
-
Exercised
             
- The 2003 Plan (note 22(k))
(452,500)
 
0.673
 
-
 
-
- Xelex Inc. (note 23(b)
(80,000)
 
1.000
 
-
 
-
Cancelled (note 23 (a)(ii))
(95,000)
 
0.673
 
-
 
-
               
Outstanding, end of year
1,852,500
 
2.432
 
-
 
-
               
Exercise price is less than market price on date of grant
1,480,000
 
2.892
 
-
 
-
               
Exercisable, end of year
1,400,000
 
3.000
 
-
 
-

     
As of December 31, 2004
Weighted average remaining contractual life
       
4.267 years
           
Range of exercise price
             
US$0.673
       
452,500
           
US$3.000
       
1,400,000


 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
23.
OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (CONTINUED)

(d) The warrant activities and related information are summarized as follows:

 
Year ended December 31, 2004
 
Year ended September 30, 2003
 
Number of Warrants
 
Weighted average exercise price
 
Number of Warrants
 
Weighted average exercise price
     
US$
     
US$
               
Outstanding, beginning of year
14,000,000
 
0.749
 
2,000,000
 
0.575
Granted (note 24(a) & (c))
921,002
 
2.500
 
6,000,000
 
0.805
Exercised (note 22(a) & (b))
(9,500,000)
 
(0.748)
 
-
 
-
               
Outstanding, end of year
5,421,002
 
1.047
 
8,000,000
 
0.748
               
Exercise price is less than market price on date of grant
4,500,000
 
0.750
 
-
 
-
               
Exercise price exceeds market price on date of grant
921,002
 
2.500
 
-
 
-
               
Exercisable, end of year
5,421,002
 
1.047
 
-
 
-
               

     
As of December 31, 2004
       
Weighted average remaining contractual life
       
1.590 years
           
Range of exercise price
             
US$0.750
       
4,500,000
           
US$2.500
       
921,002


 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
24.
PRIVATE PLACEMENTS OF COMMON STOCK AND WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK

 
(a)
On August 26, 2004, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Bridges & PIPES, LLC, TCMP3 Partners, Connell Capital Partners, LP and Stealth Capital, LLC (the “Purchasers”), providing for the issuance by the Company to the Purchasers, of the (i) number of shares of Common Stock, and (ii) Series A Warrants, subject to an option in favor of the Purchasers to purchase additional shares of common stock and receive additional warrants.

On August 26, 2004 and December 3, 2004 under the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Purchasers acquired in the aggregate 433,333 and 966,667 shares of common stock respectively, at a price of US$1.5 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of US$2,100,000. Upon purchase, the Purchasers were also issued 700,001 five-year Series A Warrants to purchase that number of warrant shares at an exercise price equal to US$2.5 per share, without any additional consideration. In addition, the Company granted each Purchaser an option (the "Option") to purchase that number of shares of common stock equal to 1,400,001 shares (the "Firm Shares"). Upon exercise of the Option at a purchase price of US$3 per share of common stock, the Purchaser would also receive, without additional consideration, five-year Series B Warrants to purchase 50% of the Firm Shares at an exercise price equal to US$4 per share.

The fair values of attached Series A Warrants, Options and Series B Warrants were recorded in the Company’s additional paid-in capital.

In addition, the Company has issued 112,667 Placement Agent's Warrants to Duncan Capital, LLC, who acted as Placement Agent to the Company in connection with the offering. Such warrants are five-year non-cashless exercise, provisioned warrants to purchase shares of common stock at US$2.5 per share. The costs associated with these transactions are also accounted for based on the fair value of these warrants at the date of issue.

On August 26, 2004, the Company also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the investors signatories thereto, which provides that on or prior to 45 days after the Escrow Date, the Company shall prepare and file with the Commission a Registration Statement covering the resale of all of the Registrable Securities (defined as the Firm Shares, Option Shares, shares issuable upon exercise of the Agent's Warrants and shares issuable upon exercise of the Series A Warrants and the Series B Warrants) for an offering to be made on a continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act. In addition, the Registration Rights Agreement also contains certain piggy-back registration rights in favor of the holders of Registrable Securities. All fees and expenses incident to the performance of or compliance with the Registration Rights Agreement are to be borne by the Company.


 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
24.
PRIVATE PLACEMENTS OF COMMON STOCK AND WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK (CONTINUED)

 
(b)
On November 22, 2004, the Company entered into a Standby Equity Distribution Agreement (a "SEDA") and a Registration Rights Agreement, with US-based investment fund, Cornell Capital Partners, LP ("Cornell Capital") for US$30,000,000. Under the SEDA, Cornell has committed to provide up to US$30,000,000 of funding to the Company over a 24-month period, to be drawn down at the Company's discretion by the purchase of the Company's common stock. The purchase price of the shares purchased under the SEDA with respect to any advance will equal 99% of, or a 1% discount to, the lowest closing bid price of the common stock during the five consecutive trading day period immediately following the notice date. The amount of each advance is subject to a maximum advance amount of $1,500,000, except for the first advance, which may be in the amount of $3,000,000. Cornell Capital intends to sell any shares purchased under the SEDA at the then prevailing market price. Duncan Capital, LLC has been engaged by the Company to act as Placement Agent with respect to the SEDA.

 
(c)
In connection with the SEDA, the Company has entered into a Letter Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2004 (the "Letter Agreement"), pursuant to which it agreed to (a) not make any draw-downs under the SEDA for a period of thirty days from the date of effectiveness of the soon-to-be-filed registration statement, and (b) issue to Bridges & PIPES, LLC and TCMP3 Partners, the two Purchasers at the first closing referred to above, 83,334 Series A Warrants and 25,000 Series A Warrants, respectively, in order to induce such Purchasers to waive their rights to be the sole registrants on the registration statement. The costs associated with these compensations are also accounted for based on the fair value of these warrants at the date of issue.

Using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

Expected dividend yield None
Risk-free interest rate 3.61%
Expected volatility 211%
Contractual life 5 years

The fair value of these warrants was estimated as US$2.56 for the year ended December 31, 2004. The additional expenses for placement services provided and compensation of were recognized in the consolidated statement of operations and the same amounts were credited to the Company’s additional paid-in capital.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
25.
STATUTORY RESERVES

 
Statutory reserves of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries include the statutory common reserve fund and the statutory common welfare fund. Pursuant to regulations in the PRC, the subsidiaries set aside 10% of their profits after tax for the statutory common reserve fund (except when the fund has reached 50% of the Company’s registered capital) and 5% of their profits after tax for the statutory common welfare fund. The statutory common reserve fund can be used for the following purposes:

·  
to make good losses in previous years; or
·  
to convert into capital, provided such conversion is approved by a resolution at a owners’ general meeting and the balance of the statutory common reserve fund does not fall below 25% of the registered capital.

The statutory common welfare fund, which is to be used for the welfare of the staff and workers of the subsidiaries, is of a capital nature.

26.
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
 
   
Year ended
December 31,
 
Year ended
September 30,
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
   
US$
 
US$
 
Operating revenues
         
Club and business centre
   
551,497
   
1,718,854
 
Business traveling services
   
1,671,605
   
-
 
Business value-added services
   
40,695
   
288,462
 
Rental
   
701,284
   
47,189
 
Trading and others
   
127,663
   
831,095
 
               
     
3,092,744
   
2,885,600
 


 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
26.
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

           
   
Year ended
December 31,
 
Year ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2004
 
2003
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
Profit (Loss) from operations
             
Club and business centre
   
(1,705,288
)
 
(910,942
)
Business traveling services
   
904,951
   
-
 
Business value-added services
   
(113,569
)
 
-
 
Rental
   
(347,069
)
 
(511,352
)
Trading and others
   
(54,096
)
 
(62,429
)
               
     
(1,315,071
)
 
(1,463,607
)
               
Corporate expenses
   
(5,893,563
)
 
(818,028
)
               
Consolidated operating loss
   
(7,208,634
)
 
(2,281,635
)
               
Other income
   
140,014
   
2,490
 
Interest expense
   
(65,909
)
 
(14,811
)
Equity in net loss of affiliate
   
-
   
(32,051
)
               
Net loss before income taxes
   
(7,134,529
)
 
(2,326,007
)

   
As of
December 31,
2004
 
 
 
US$
 
Total assets
       
Club and business centre
   
327,008
 
Business traveling services
   
15,600,135
 
Business value-added services
   
-
 
Rental
   
5,163,770
 
Trading and others
   
564,458
 
         
     
21,655,371
 


 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
27.
CONTINGENCIES

Prior to the completion of acquisition by the Company, GNGCM had been paying Mainland China income tax at a basis of calculation which was not in accordance with the standard basis of calculation as stipulated by the Mainland China tax law. The shortfall of the underpaid tax liabilities, related surcharges and penalty up to the date of acquisition by the Company has already been fully provided in the consolidated financial statements. However, GNGCM would potentially be liable to further surcharge for late payment and penalty, additional to the amount being provided, for the period since the date of acquisition by the Company and up to the balance sheet date. A shareholder of GNGCM has undertaken to indemnify the Company against such shortfall and additional tax-related liabilities. As of December 31, 2004, the estimated further surcharges and penalties which GNGCM was potentially liable amounted to US$126,873 and US$6,468,044 respectively. The estimated further penalties were based on the highest charge rate of the range from 50% to 500%.
 




 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 


To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
China World Trade Corporation




We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows of China World Trade Corporation (a Nevada corporation) and its subsidiaries for the three-month period ended December 31, 2003. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated results of the operations of China World Trade Corporation and its subsidiaries and their cash flows for the three-month period ended December 31, 2003 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.
 

Chartered Accountants
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong

Date: July 8, 2005


 
Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

   
Year ended
December 31,
 
Year ended
September 30,
 
Three-month
period ended
December 31,
 
Three-month
period ended
December 31,
 
 
 
2004
 
2003
 
2003
 
2002
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
 
 
(Audited)
 
(Audited)
 
(Audited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
Operating revenues
                 
Club and business centre
   
551,497
   
1,718,854
   
178,048
   
413,405
 
Business traveling services
   
1,671,605
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Business value-added services
   
40,695
   
288,462
   
-
   
96,154
 
Rental
   
701,284
   
47,189
   
65,576
   
-
 
Trading and others
   
127,663
   
831,095
   
641,452
   
-
 
                           
     
3,092,744
   
2,885,600
   
885,076
   
509,559
 
Operating costs and expenses
                         
Club and business centre
   
(91,415
)
 
(450,002
)
 
(23,507
)
 
(108,702
)
Business traveling services
   
(112,588
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
 
Business value-added services
   
(1,841
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
 
Rental
   
(403,735
)
 
-
   
(44,557
)
 
-
 
Trading and others
   
(120,224
)
 
(763,167
)
 
(611,376
)
 
-
 
                           
     
(729,803
)
 
(1,213,169
)
 
(679,440
)
 
(108,702
)
Other expenses
                         
Depreciation
   
(233,298
)
 
(79,303
)
 
(15,132
)
 
(1,681
)
Impairment losses on intangible assets
   
(222,676
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
 
Impairment loss on goodwill
   
(388,118
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
 
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
   
(594,343
)
 
(106,975
)
 
-
   
-
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
(8,133,140
)
 
(3,767,788
)
 
(1,178,005
)
 
(780,576
)
                           
     
(9,571,575
)
 
(3,954,066
)
 
(1,193,137
)
 
(782,257
)
                           
Loss from operations
   
(7,208,634
)
 
(2,281,635
)
 
(987,501
)
 
(381,400
)
                           
Non-operating income (expense)
                         
Other income
   
140,014
   
2,490
   
62,557
   
40
 
Interest expense
   
(65,909
)
 
(14,811
)
 
(4,500
)
 
-
 
Equity in net loss of affiliate
   
-
   
(32,051
)
 
-
   
-
 
                           
Loss before income taxes and minority interests
   
(7,134,529
)
 
(2,326,007
)
 
(929,444
)
 
(381,360
)
                           
Income tax expense
   
(46,553
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
 
                           
Loss before minority interests
   
(7,181,082
)
 
(2,326,007
)
 
(929,444
)
 
(381,360
)
                           
Minority interests
   
(413,311
)
 
120,471
   
-
   
79,949
 
                           
Net loss
   
(7,594,393
)
 
(2,205,536
)
 
(929,444
)
 
(301,411
)
                           
Loss per share
- Basic and diluted
   
(0.36
)
 
(0.23
)
 
(0.07
)
 
(0.05
)
                           
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating basic loss per share
   
21,102,405
   
9,699,264
   
12,640,865
   
5,970,497
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

 
   
Common stock
             
   
No. of
shares
 
Amount
issued
 
Amount
to be
issued
 
Additional
paid in
capital
 
Statutory
reserves
 
Accumulated
deficit
 
       
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
                           
Balance as of October 1, 2002
   
6,970,497
   
971
   
6,000
   
6,810,207
   
-
   
(7,190,979
)
                                       
Cancellation of stock issued for services on October 1, 2002
   
(1,000,000
)
 
-
   
(1,000
)
 
(8,999
)
 
-
   
-
 
Net loss
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(301,411
)
                                       
Balance as of December 31, 2002
   
5,970,497
   
971
   
5,000
   
6,801,208
   
-
   
(7,492,390
)
                                       
                                       
Balance as of October 1, 2002
   
6,970,497
   
971
   
6,000
   
6,810,207
   
-
   
(7,190,979
)
                                       
Cancellation of stock issued for services on October 1, 2002
   
(1,000,000
)
 
-
   
(1,000
)
 
(8,999
)
 
-
   
-
 
Issuance of common stock to be issued on January 22, 2003
   
-
   
5,000
   
(5,000
)
 
300,000
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued for acquisition of a subsidiary on January 24, 2003
   
4,000,000
   
4,000
   
-
   
3,196,000
   
-
   
-
 
Issuance of common stock for cash and services on January 24, 2003
   
1,000,000
   
1,000
   
-
   
799,000
   
-
   
-
 
Net loss
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(2,205,536
)
                                       
Balance as of September 30, 2003
   
10,970,497
   
10,971
   
-
   
11,096,208
   
-
   
(9,396,515
)
                                       
                                       
Balance as of October 31, 2003
   
10,970,497
   
10,971
   
-
   
11,096,208
   
-
   
(9,396,515
)
                                       
Issuance of common stock for partial settlement of amount due to a shareholder on December 5, 2003
   
761,104
   
761
   
-
   
(761
)
 
-
   
-
 
Issuance of common stock for purchase of intangible assets on November 19, 2003
   
3,000,000
   
3,000
   
-
   
1,797,000
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued in exchange for services in December 2003
   
1,250,000
   
1,250
   
-
   
1,455,412
   
-
   
-
 
Net loss
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(929,444
)
                                       
Balance as of December 31, 2003
   
15,981,601
   
15,982
   
-
   
14,347,859
   
-
   
(10,325,959
)
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 
 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Consolidated Statements of Shareholder' Equity

 
   
Common stock
             
   
No. of
shares
 
 
Amount
issued
 
Additional
paid in
capital
 
Statutory
reserves
 
Accumulated
deficit
 
 
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
                       
Balance as of January 1, 2004
   
15,981,601
   
15,982
   
14,347,859
   
-
   
(10,325,959
)
                                 
Common stock issued in exchange for services in February 2004
   
244,000
   
244
   
374,956
   
-
   
-
 
Exercise of warrants on March 22, 2004
   
1,500,000
   
1,500
   
1,123,500
   
-
   
-
 
Option issued in exchange for services on February 27, 2004
   
-
   
-
   
311,200
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued in exchange for services on May 7, 2004
   
24,027
   
24
   
99,976
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued as consideration for acquisition of a subsidiary on May 7, 2004
   
80,000
   
80
   
239,920
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued in exchange for services on July 12, 2004
   
50,500
   
51
   
160,149
   
-
   
-
 
Exercise of warrants on July 20, 2004
   
2,000,000
   
2,000
   
1,148,000
   
-
   
-
 
Exercise of warrants on July 20, 2004
   
1,500,000
   
1,500
   
1,378,500
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued as consideration for acquisition of a subsidiary on July 30, 2004
   
4,081,238
   
4,081
   
7,459,687
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued as a compensation for termination of a contract
   
2,000
   
2
   
4,998
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued upon 1st private placement
   
433,333
   
433
   
649,567
   
-
   
-
 
Modification of The 2003 Plan
   
-
   
-
   
645,718
   
-
   
-
 
Exercise of options of The 2003 Plan
   
370,857
   
371
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Exercise of options for services
   
58,552
   
58
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued in exchange for placement agent services
   
375,000
   
375
   
862,125
   
-
   
-
 
Warrant issued in exchange for placement agent services
   
-
   
-
   
288,427
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock issued upon 2nd private placement
   
966,667
   
967
   
1,449,034
   
-
   
-
 
Warrant issued for waiver of the right to be the sole registrants
   
-
   
-
   
277,335
   
-
   
-
 
Exercise of warrants on December 15, 2004
   
1,574,074
   
1,574
   
(1,574
)
 
-
   
-
 
Exercise of warrants on December 15, 2004
   
1,648,148
   
1,648
   
(1,648
)
 
-
   
-
 
Net loss
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(7,594,393
)
Transfer to statutory reserves
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
44,403
   
(44,403
)
                                 
Balance as of December 31, 2004
   
30,889,997
   
30,890
   
30,817,729
   
44,403
   
(17,964,755
)
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.


 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

 
 
 
Year ended
December 31,
 
Year ended
September 30,
 
Three-month
period ended
December 31,
 
Three-month
period ended
December 31,
 
 
 
2004
 
2003
 
2003
 
2002
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
 
 
(Audited)
 
(Audited)
 
(Audited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
                 
Net loss
   
(7,594,393
)
 
(2,205,536
)
 
(929,444
)
 
(301,411
)
                           
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
                         
Minority interest
   
413,311
   
(120,471
)
 
-
   
(79,949
)
Amortization on intangible asset
   
360,000
   
-
   
30,000
   
-
 
Equity in net loss of affiliate
   
-
   
32,051
   
-
   
-
 
Depreciation
   
233,298
   
79,303
   
15,132
   
1,681
 
Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment
   
594,343
   
106,975
   
-
   
-
 
Impairment loss on goodwill
   
388,118
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Impairment loss on intangible assets
   
222,676
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Increase (Decrease) in deferred income
   
3,546
   
31,877
   
(16,814
)
 
389,505
 
Provision for bad debts due from related companies
   
236,247
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Provision for bad debts
   
-
   
-
   
39,592
   
-
 
Stock, options and warrants issued for services
   
2,379,862
   
600,000
   
1,456,662
   
-
 
Cashless exercise of option
   
429
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Staff compensation cost
   
645,718
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Gain on disposal of a subsidiary
   
-
   
-
   
(61,575
)
 
-
 
Changes in working capital:
                         
Trade and other receivables
   
4,361,173
   
(89,875
)
 
7,847
   
(390,453
)
Rental and other deposits
   
(329,535
)
 
(11,484
)
 
99,267
   
(1,663
)
Prepayments
   
515,499
   
(23,299
)
 
(528,004
)
 
(68,798
)
Inventories
   
(97,637
)
 
(289,564
)
 
252,111
   
(20,647
)
Income taxes payable
   
37,400
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Trade and other payables
   
891
   
1,222,960
   
(847,040
)
 
455,233
 
                           
Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities
   
2,370,946
   
(667,063
)
 
(482,266
)
 
(16,502
)
                           
Cash flows from investing activities:
                         
Acquisition of a subsidiary
   
(3,301,464
)
 
123,707
   
-
   
-
 
Acquisition of an affiliate
   
-
   
(32,051
)
 
-
   
-
 
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
   
(688,622
)
 
(92,824
)
 
-
   
(43,779
)
Acquisition of intangible assets
   
(1,576,639
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
 
Proceeds from disposal of a subsidiary
   
-
   
-
   
654
   
-
 
                           
Net cash (used in) provided from investing activities
   
(5,566,725
)
 
(1,168
)
 
654
   
(43,779
)
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 
 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

   
 
Year ended
December 31,
 
Year ended
September 30,
 
Three-month
period ended
December 31,
 
Three-month
period ended
December 31,
 
 
 
2004
 
2003
 
2003
 
2002
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
 
 
(Audited)
 
(Audited)
 
(Audited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                   
Cash flows from financing activities:
                 
Capital contribution from minority shareholder of a subsidiary
   
-
   
106,225
   
-
   
101,748
 
Proceeds from issuance of shares upon exercise of warrants
   
3,655,000
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Proceeds from issuance of shares upon private placements
   
2,100,001
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Advance from a shareholder
   
320,536
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Advance from a related party
   
-
   
-
   
533,752
   
-
 
Proceeds from new bank loan
   
604,076
   
812,820
   
-
   
-
 
Repayment of amount borrowed
   
(1,974,337
)
 
(10,482
)
 
(10,589
)
 
-
 
                           
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
4,705,276
   
908,563
   
523,163
   
101,748
 
                           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
1,509,497
   
240,332
   
41,551
   
41,467
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year / period
   
314,771
   
32,888
   
273,220
   
32,888
 
                           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year / period
   
1,824,268
   
273,220
   
314,771
   
74,355
 
                           
Analysis of balances of cash and cash equivalents
                         
Cash and bank balances
   
1,824,268
   
273,220
   
314,771
   
74,355
 
                           
Supplemental disclosure information:
                         
Interest paid
   
61,157
   
14,811
   
12,104
   
-
 
Income taxes paid
   
9,153
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
                           
Non-cash investing and financing activities
                         
Stocks, options and warrants issued for services
   
3,025,580
   
600,000
   
1,456,662
   
-
 
Purchase of intangible asset by issuance of common stocks
   
-
   
-
   
1,800,000
   
-
 
Purchase of subsidiaries by:
                         
- issuance of common stock
   
7,706,383
   
3,200,000
   
-
   
-
 
- purchase consideration in arrear
   
120,000
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.


China World Trade Corporation

Notes to Financial Statements

 
1.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
(a)  
Basis of accounting
 
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“USGAAP”). The measurement basis used in the preparation of the financial statements is historical cost.
 
(b)  
Principles of consolidation
 
The consolidated financial statements include the financial information of the Company and its subsidiaries. The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are consolidated from or up to the date of their effective dates of acquisition or disposal respectively.
 
All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
 
(c)  
Goodwill on consolidation
 
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration payable in acquisitions of subsidiaries over the fair value of the net assets acquired at the time of acquisition. Goodwill on consolidation is stated at cost when it arises. As part of an ongoing review of the valuation of goodwill, management assesses the carrying value of the goodwill to determine if changes in facts and circumstances suggest that it may be impaired. If this review indicates that the goodwill is not recoverable, the carrying value of the goodwill would be reduced to its estimated fair market value.
 
On disposal of a subsidiary, any attributable amount of purchased goodwill is included in the calculation of the gain or loss on disposal.
 
(d)  
Revenue recognition
 
       (i) Club and business centre
 
Business club membership
 
The Company, through its Business Club, provides members a commercial and recreational service, education programs and business networking programs. The Company generally records membership revenue as deferred income on its consolidated balance sheets and recognizes it over the membership period. Revenues generated from memberships that are subject to a pro rata refund are recognized ratably over the membership period.

 
China World Trade Corporation

Notes to Financial Statements

 
1.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
 
(d) Revenue recognition (Continued)
 
(ii) Business traveling services
 
Travel distribution services
The Company engages in the air-ticketing, hotel room booking and travel agency businesses and receives commissions from travel suppliers for air travel, hotel rooms, vacation packages and cruises booked through its toll-free call center, websites and reseller network. Commissions from travel providers are recognized upon delivery of the appropriate confirmation or air ticket to the customers. Commissions from hotel room booking are recognized upon the confirmation of a customer’s stay with the hotel. The Company is not the primary obligor of the arrangement of these services and revenue is reported net in accordance with EITF 99-19, “Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent”.
 
For information purposes, the commission income of the Company was derived from air-ticketing services with total values as follows:
 

   
Year ended
December 31,
 
Year ended
September 30,
 
Three-month period ended December 31,
 
Three-month period ended December 31,
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
2003
 
2002
 
   
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
   
(Audited)
 
(Audited)
 
(Audited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                   
Value of air-ticket fare
   
54,890,272
   
-
   
-
   
-
 

 
Life and accident insurance agency business
The Company engages in the life and accident insurance agency business in PRC. Commission revenues from the carriers for life and accident insurance are received and recognized during the underlying policy period.

For information purposes, the commission income of the Company was derived from insurance policies with total premium income as follows:

   
Year ended
December 31,
 
Year ended
September 30,
 
Three-month period ended December 31,
 
Three-month period ended December 31,
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
2003
 
2002
 
   
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
   
(Audited)
 
(Audited)
 
(Audited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                   
Premium income of insurance policies
   
2,489,675
   
-
   
-
   
-
 

 
China World Trade Corporation

Notes to Financial Statements

 
1.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
 
(d) Revenue recognition (Continued)
 
(iii) Business value-added services
 
Revenues from various business consultancy services contracts are recognized as services are provided. There are two basic types of services contracts: (1) fixed price (or flat fee basis) services contracts and (2) services contracts which may or may not be signed in advance for similar service on a success basis (success fee basis). Fixed price services contracts are generally performed evenly over the contract period, and, accordingly, revenue is recognized on a pro-rata basis over the life of the contract. Revenues derived from other services contracts are recognized when the services are performed in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, "Revenue Recognition, revised and updated." Expenses related to all services contracts are recognized as incurred.
 
(iv) Rental
 
Leased business facilities
 
The Company also leases business facilities to members of the Club. The lease revenues are recognized based on the lease term of the facilities.
 
(v) Trading and others
 
Sales of goods
 
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements", when the title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the sales price is determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured.
 
(g)  
Deferred income
 
Deferred income represents unamortized non-refundable admission fees membership fees and licensing fee received but the related services, or portion of the services, have not yet been rendered.
 
(f) Statement of cash flows
 
Cash equivalents are defined as short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. An investment normally qualifies as a cash equivalent only when it has a maturity of three months or less from its acquisition date.

 
China World Trade Corporation

Notes to Financial Statements

 
1.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
 

 
(g) Translation of foreign currency
 
The subsidiaries maintain their accounting books and records in United States Dollars ("US$"), Hong Kong Dollars ("HK$") and Renminbi ("RMB"). Foreign currency transactions during the year are translated to functional currencies of the respective subsidiaries at the approximate rates of exchange on the dates of transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year end are translated at the approximate rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing at the time the asset or liability was acquired. Exchange gains or losses are recorded in the statements of operations.
 
On consolidation, the financial statements of the subsidiaries whose accounting books and records are denominated in currencies other than US$ are translated into US$ using the closing rate method, whereby the balance sheet items are translated into US$ using the exchange rates at the respective balance sheet dates. The share capital and retained earnings are translated at exchange rates prevailing at the time of the transactions while income and expenses items are translated at the average exchange rate for the year.
 
All exchange differences arising on consolidation are recorded within equity. Historically, foreign exchange transactions have not been material to the financial statements.
 
(h) Use of estimates
 
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with USGAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, the accounting for certain items such as allowance for doubtful accounts, depreciation, taxes and contingencies.
 
(i) Loss per share
 
Basic loss per share is computed by dividing loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common stocks outstanding during the years.
 
At the end of each year, the Company had outstanding stock warrants and options whose exercise or conversion could, under certain circumstances, further dilute loss per share. The shares of potentially issuable common stock were not included in the above weighted average shares outstanding because to do so would have had an anti-dilutive effect on loss per share for the years presented.

 
China World Trade Corporation

Notes to Financial Statements

 
2.
INCOME TAXES

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to income taxes on an entity basis on income arising in or derived from the tax jurisdiction in which it is domiciled and operated.

 
The Hong Kong subsidiaries incurred losses for taxation purposes for the year and thus Hong Kong Profits Tax has not been provided.

Several PRC subsidiaries are subject to PRC Enterprise Income Taxes on an entity basis on income arising in or derived from the PRC. Income tax expense comprises of the following:

   
Year ended
December 31,
 
Year ended
September 30,
 
Three-month period ended December 31,
 
Three-month period ended December 31,
 
 
 
2004
 
2003
 
2003
 
2002
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
   
(Audited)
 
(Audited)
 
(Audited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                   
Current taxes arising in foreign subsidiaries for the year
   
(46,553
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
 

Reconciliation to the expected statutory tax rate in the PRC of 33% is as follows:

   
Year ended
December 31,
 
Year ended
September 30,
 
Three-month period ended December 31,
 
Three-month period ended December 31,
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
2003
 
2002
 
  %   %   %    
   
(Audited)
 
(Audited)
 
(Audited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                   
Statutory rate
   
33.0
   
33.0
   
33.0
   
33.0
 
Non-deductible expenses
   
(9.9
)
 
(15.8
)
 
(0.5
)
 
(3.9
)
Tax exempt income
   
-
   
-
   
6.7
   
-
 
Tax effect of net operating losses
   
(23.6
)
 
(12.5
)
 
(37.0
)
 
(45.3
)
Unrecognised temporary differences
   
0.2
   
(2.6
)
 
(5.1
)
 
10.2
 
Subsidiary not subject to tax
   
(1.3
)
 
3.1
   
0.6
   
6.0
 
Tax rate differential between subsidiaries
   
(1.3
)
 
(5.2
)
 
2.3
   
-
 
Over provision in prior years related to a newly-acquired subsidiary
   
2.0
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Others
   
0.2
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
                           
     
(0.7
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
 
 


 
Unaudited Three-Month Financial Statements

 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three-month period ended March 31, 2005 and 2004

   
Three-month period ended
March 31,
 
   
2005
 
2004
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
 
 
Unaudited
 
Unaudited
 
Operating revenues
             
Club and business centre
   
335,379
   
71,395
 
Business travelling services
   
1,014,825
   
-
 
Business value-added services
   
291,681
   
-
 
Rental
   
184,416
   
160,256
 
Trading and others
   
86,889
   
72,120
 
               
     
1,913,190
   
303,771
 
               
Operating costs and expenses
             
Club and business centre
   
(128,515
)
 
(4,493
)
Business travelling services
   
(37,000
)
 
-
 
Business value-added services
   
(678
)
 
-
 
Rental
   
(98,762
)
 
(108,794
)
Trading and others
   
(86,763
)
 
(72,714
)
               
     
(351,718
)
 
(186,001
)
               
Impairment and depreciation
   
(52,792
)
 
(21,670
)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
(1,523,533
)
 
(1,605,267
)
               
     
(1,576,325
)
 
(1,626,937
)
               
Loss from operations
   
(14,853
)
 
(1,509,167
)
               
Non-operating income (expenses)
             
Other income
   
18,445
   
89
 
Interest expense
   
(39,169
)
 
(3,992
)
               
Loss before income taxes and minority interest
   
(35,577
)
 
(1,513,070
)
Provision for income taxes
   
(28,110
)
 
-
 
               
Loss before minority interest
   
(63,687
)
 
(1,513,070
)
Minority interest
   
(113,314
)
 
-
 
               
Net loss
   
(177,001
)
 
(1,513,070
)
               
Other comprehensive income
             
Fair value adjustment on available-for-sale securities
   
760,000
   
-
 
               
Comprehensive income (loss)
   
582,999
   
(1,513,070
)
               
Loss per share of common stock - Basic
   
(0.01
)
 
(0.09
)
               
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding
   
30,889,997
   
16,249,106
 
               
 
 
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
 
 
 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Unaudited Three-Month Financial Statements

 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three-month period ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
 
   
Three-month period ended
March 31,
 
   
2005
 
2004
 
 
 
Unaudited
 
Unaudited
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
         
Net loss
   
(177,001
)
 
(1,513,070
)
               
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
             
Minority interest
   
113,314
   
-
 
Amortization of intangible assets
   
90,000
   
90,000
 
Stock issued for services
   
75,000
   
375,200
 
Available-for-sale securities received as income
   
(450,000
)
 
-
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
62,328
   
21,670
 
Impairment loss on goodwill
   
-
   
217,917
 
Increase (Decrease) in deferred income
   
158,171
   
(16,815
)
Changes in working capital:
             
Trade and other receivables
   
(261,872
)
 
27,941
 
Rental and other deposits
   
(196,553
)
 
(81,563
)
Prepayments
   
(14,091
)
 
470,046
 
Inventories
   
119,875
   
22,701
 
Trade and other payables
   
28,412
   
(611,122
)
Income taxes payable
   
20,441
   
-
 
               
Net cash used in operating activities
   
(431,976
)
 
(997,095
)
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
             
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
   
(182,536
)
 
(204,599
)
Proceeds from disposal of short-term investments
   
24,163
   
-
 
               
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(158,373
)
 
(204,599
)
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
             
Advance from a shareholder
   
621,960
   
900,409
 
Repayment of amount borrowed
   
(11,129
)
 
(310,694
)
Issuance of new shares
   
-
   
1,125,000
 
               
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
610,831
   
1,714,715
 
               
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
20,482
   
513,021
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
   
1,824,268
   
314,771
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
   
1,844,750
   
827,792
 
               
Analysis of balances of cash and cash equivalents
             
Cash and bank balances
   
1,844,750
   
827,792
 
               
Supplemental disclosure information:
             
Interest paid
   
30,886
   
9,831
 
Income taxes paid
   
7,670
   
-
 
Non-cash operating, investing and financing activities
             
Common stocks issued for services (including shares to be issued)
   
75,000
   
375,200
 
Available-for-sale securities received
   
450,000
   
-
 
Considerations for disposal of intangible assets
   
1,320,000
   
-
 
 
 
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
 
 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Unaudited Three-Month Financial Statements

 
1.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying financial data as of March 31, 2005 and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 have been prepared by the Company without audit.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

In the opinion of the management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of March 31, 2005 and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, have been made. The results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

2.
PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Company has a negative working capital of US$418,474 as of March 31, 2005. In addition, the Company had net loss of US$177,001 and US$1,513,070 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 and 2004. Continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon obtaining additional working capital through additional equity funding and attaining profitable operations in the future. Management has developed a strategy, which it believes can be accomplished and will enable the Company to operate in the future. The inability of the Company to secure additional funding and attain profitable operations in the near term could adversely impact the Company's business, financial position and prospects.

3.
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
       
As of
March 31, 2005
 
   
Note
 
US$
 
           
Trade receivables
         
1,922,184
 
Due from related parties
   
9(c
)
 
1,011,873
 
Other receivables
         
71,613
 
               
           
3,005,670
 

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Unaudited Three-Month Financial Statements

 
4.
TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
       
As of
March 31, 2005
 
   
Note
 
US$
 
           
Trade payables
         
2,519,848
 
Accrued charges
         
304,486
 
Other payables
         
668,633
 
Tax payable
         
1,211,461
 
Tax payable - surcharge
         
1,004,378
 
Due to related parties
   
9(d
)
 
121,912
 
Deposits received
         
643,921
 
               
           
6,474,639
 

5.
SHORT-TERM BANK LOAN

The outstanding loan balances of US$1,812,229 as of March 31, 2005 bear interest at 4% to 7% per annum and are repayable within one year.

6.
COMMITMENTS

At the balance sheet date, the Company had capital expenditure commitments contracted but not provided for net of deposits paid amounting to US$13,550.

7.
ISSUANCE OF SHARES

On December 28, 2004, the Company entered into an agreement with Greentree Financial Group (“Greentree”) for financial consulting services to be provided by Greentree in 2005. In this connection, 100,000 shares of common stock were issued on April 18, 2005 and included in common stock to be issued in the balance sheet as of March 31, 2005.

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Unaudited Three-Month Financial Statements

 
8.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company records compensation expense for stock-based employee compensation plans using the intrinsic value method in which the compensation expense, if any, is measured as the excess of the market price of the stock over the exercise price of the award on the measurement date.

On December 31, 2003, the Board of Directors adopted a stock option plan ("The 2003 Plan"). The 2003 Plan allows the Board of Directors to grant stock options to various employees of the Company. 1,000,000 stock options were granted in accordance with the terms of the 2003 Plan on December 31, 2003 to certain officers and directors at an exercise price of US$0.673 per share. On February 20, 2004, the Company cancelled 95,000 options due to resignation and job reposting accordingly. The stock options will vest and become exercisable according to the following schedule:

On April 30, 2004: 25%
On December 30, 2004: 25%
Each quarter thereafter: 6.25% (until fully vested)

Had compensation expense for the same stock options been determined based on their fair values at the dates of grant and been amortized over the period from the date of grant to the date that the award is vested as consistent with the provisions of SFAS No. 123, the Company’s net loss and loss per share would have been reported as follows:

   
Three-month period ended
March 31,
 
   
2005
 
2004
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
           
Net loss as reported
   
(177,001
)
 
(1,513,070
)
Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based on method for all awards, net of tax
   
(46,629
)
 
(46,629
)
               
Pro forma
   
(223,630
)
 
(1,559,699
)
               
Loss per share - Basic and diluted
             
As reported
   
(0.01
)
 
(0.09
)
               
Pro forma
   
(0.01
)
 
(0.10
)

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Unaudited Three-Month Financial Statements

 
8.        
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (CONTINUED)

The fair value of the options granted is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used:

       
Date
of grant
       
 
Expected dividend yield
     
None
Risk-free interest rate
     
2.1%
Expected stock price volatility
     
224%
Expected life of options
     
3 years

The weighted average fair value per option granted at the date of grant was US$0.62. For purposes of pro forma disclosure, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized on a straight line basis to expense over the options’ vesting periods, i.e., 3 years as prescribed under The 2003 Plan.

9.        
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

(a)  
Names and relationship of related parties

 
 
Existing relationships with the Company
 
Mr. Bernard Chan
 
An officer and a shareholder of the Company
 
Mr. Chan Chi Ming
 
A director of the Company
 
Mr. Chan Zeliang
 
A shareholder and director of the Company
 
Mr. Chen De Xiong
 
A shareholder of a subsidiary
 
Ms. Huang Ze Hua
 
A shareholder of a subsidiary
 
Ms. Suo Hong Xia
 
A shareholder of a subsidiary
 
Mr. Ho Chi Kin
 
An independent director of the Company
 
Mr. Li Jingping
 
A director of the Company
 
Mr. Luo Chao Ming
 
A director of the Company
 
Mr. John Hui
 
A director of the Company
 
Mr. Ringo Leung
 
A former director of the Company
 
Mr. William Tsang
 
A shareholder and director of the Company
 
Beijing Wanlong Economic Consultancy Corporation Ltd.
 
PRC partner of a subsidiary
 
Goldlion Holding Limited
 
A company controlled by close family members of a director

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Unaudited Three-Month Financial Statements

 
9.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

(a)  
Names and relationship of related parties (Continued)

 
 
Existing relationships with the Company
 
Guangzhou City International Exhibition Co.
 
PRC partner of a subsidiary
 
Guangzhou Cyber Strategy Limited
 
A company in which a director of the Company has beneficial interest
 
Guangzhou Goldlion City Properties Co., Ltd.
 
A company controlled by close family members of a director
 
Guangzhou Goldlion Environmental Technology Co. Ltd.
 
A company controlled by close family members of a director
 
Guangzhou Sanranxin Travel Ltd.
 
A company in which a director of the Company has beneficial interest
 
Guangzhou Huahao Industries Group Co. Ltd.
 
A shareholder of a subsidiary
 
Xelex Inc.
 
A company in which a shareholder of the Company has beneficial interest
 
Top Link Ventures Limited
 
A company in which a director of the Company has beneficial interest

(b)  
Summary of related party transactions

   
Three-month period ended March 31,
 
   
2005
 
2004
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
Consulting fee expenses to
         
Mr. Ringo Leung
   
-
   
5,128
 
Mr. Bernard Chan
   
19,230
   
2,564
 
Mr. Chan Chi Ming
   
19,225
   
-
 
Mr. Chan Zeliang
   
3,624
   
-
 
Mr. Ho Chi Kin
   
1,500
   
-
 
Mr. John Hui
   
37,500
   
57,692
 
Mr. William Tsang
   
32,041
   
57,692
 
Mr. Luo Chao Ming
   
4,720
   
4,349
 
Beijing Wanlong Economic Consultancy Corporation Ltd.
   
4,531
   
4,531
 
Guangzhou City International Exhibition Co.
   
4,531
   
4,531
 
Xelex Inc.
   
-
   
5,128
 
Top Link Ventures Limited
   
-
   
15,385
 
Guangzhou Cyber Strategy Limited
   
-
   
1,938
 
               
Sponsorship expenses to
             
Goldlion Holding Limited
   
2,247
   
-
 
               
Rent and related expenses to
             
Guangzhou Goldlion City Properties Co. Ltd.
   
81,799
   
107,534
 
Guangzhou Goldlion Environmental Technology Co. Ltd.
   
20,562
   
-
 
               
Rental compensation income from
             
Guangzhou Goldlion City Properties Co. Ltd.
   
3,854
   
-
 
               

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Unaudited Three-Month Financial Statements

 
9.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

(b)  
Summary of related party transactions (continued)

   
Three-month period ended March 31,
 
   
2005
 
2004
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
Personal guarantee granted from
         
Mr. William Tsang
   
19,231
   
19,231
 
               
Intangible asset sold to
             
Mr. William Tsang
   
1,320,000
   
-
 
               
Pursuant to the resolution on March 29, 2005, the board of directors approved to sell the after-tax rental income to Mr. William Tsang at its carrying value as of March 31, 2005. The consideration was set off against with amounts due to Mr. William Tsang and the remaining balance of US$377,504 was settled by cash in April, 2005.

(e)  
Due from related parties

   
As of
March 31, 2005
 
   
US$
 
       
Guangzhou Huahao Industries Group Co. Ltd.
   
110,113
 
Ms. Huang Ze Hua
   
360,029
 
Mr. Chen De Xiong
   
541,731
 
         
Classified as current assets
   
1,011,873
 

 
The amounts due from related parties represent unsecured advances which are interest-free and repayable on demand.

(f)  
Due to related parties

   
As of
March 31, 2005
 
   
US$
 
       
Mr. Chan Chi Ming
     
Mr. John Hui
   
44,383
 
Mr. Ringo Leung
   
1,094
 
Mr. Li Jingping
   
1,889
 
Guangzhou Goldlion City Properties Co., Ltd.
   
4237
 
Beijing Wanlong Economic Consultancy Corporation Ltd.
   
4,531
 
Guangzhou City International Exhibition Company
   
4,531
 
Ms. Suo Hong Xia
   
24,163
 
Guangzhou Sanranxin Travel Limited
   
37,084
 
         
Classified as current liabilities
   
121,912
 
 
 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Unaudited Three-Month Financial Statements

 
9.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

(d) Due to related parties (continued)

 
The amounts due from related parties represent unsecured advances which are interest-free and repayable on demand.
 
           (e) Due from a shareholder

   
As of
March 31, 2005
 
   
US$
 
       
Mr. William Tsang
   
377,504
 
         
The amount due from Mr. William Tsang arose from the disposal of the Company's intangible asset, details of which have been mentioned in note 9(b) to these financial statements.

10.
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
   
Three-month period ended
March 31,
 
   
2005
 
2004
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
Operating revenues
             
Club and business centre
   
335,379
   
71,395
 
Business traveling services
   
1,014,825
   
-
 
Business value-added service
   
291,681
   
-
 
Rental
   
184,416
   
160,256
 
Trading and others
   
86,889
   
72,120
 
               
     
1,913,190
   
303,771
 
               
Profit (Loss) from operations
             
Club and business centre
   
(91,403
)
 
(223,000
)
Business traveling services
   
306,623
   
-
 
Business value-added service
   
230,869
   
-
 
Rental
   
(14,571
)
 
(44,647
)
Trading and others
   
(59,585
)
 
(28,815
)
               
     
371,933
   
(296,462
)
Corporate expenses
   
(386,786
)
 
(1,212,705
)
               
Consolidated operating loss
   
(14,853
)
 
(1,509,167
)
               
Other income
   
18,445
   
89
 
Interest expense
   
(39,169
)
 
(3,992
)
               
Consolidated loss before income taxes and minority interest
   
(35,577
)
 
(1,513,070
)
 
 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Notes to Unaudited Three-Month Financial Statements

 
11.
POST BALANCE SHEET EVENT

A subsidiary of the Company entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Guangzhou Goldlion Environment Technology Company Limited on December 30, 2004. Pursuant to the agreement, the subsidiary would dispose of its leasehold land and buildings located in the PRC, with carrying value of US$2,489,153 as at March 31, 2005, at consideration of US$2,456,522. The completion date of the transaction is expected to be on or before May 31, 2005.
 
12.
CONTINGENCIES

Prior to the completion of acquisition by the Company, Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited (“GNGCM”) had been paying Mainland China income tax at a basis of calculation which was not in accordance with the standard basis of calculation as stipulated by the Mainland China tax law. The shortfall of the underpaid tax liabilities, related surcharges and penalty up to the date of acquisition by the Company has already been fully provided in the consolidated financial statements. However, GNGCM would potentially be liable to further surcharge for late payment and penalty, additional to the amount being provided, for the period since the date of acquisition by the Company and up to the balance sheet date. A shareholder of GNGCM has undertaken to indemnify the Company against such shortfall and additional tax-related liabilities. As of March 31, 2005, the estimated further surcharges and penalties which GNGCM was potentially liable amounted to US$209,777 and US$6,468,044 respectively. The estimated further penalties were based on the highest charge rate of the range from 50% and 500%.

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To the Board of Directors and Owners of
GUANGDONG NEW GENERATION COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited as of March 31, 2004, December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002 and the related statements of operations, owners' equity and cash flows for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004 and for each of the years of the two-year period ended December 31, 2003. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited as of March 31, 2004, December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004 and for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2003 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

/s/ Moores Rowland Mazars
 
Chartered Accountants
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong
 
Date: August 12, 2004
 
 




Audited Financial Statements

 

GUANGDONG NEW GENERATION COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
                 
 
BALANCE SHEETS
                 
                   
 
 
 
 
AS OF
 
As of
 
As of
 
 
 
 
 
MARCH 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
ASSETS
                 
                   
CURRENT ASSETS
                 
                   
Cash and cash equivalents
         
2,312,366
   
216,151
   
994,312
 
Trade and other receivables
   
6
   
1,829,302
   
963,540
   
297,799
 
Other investments
   
7
   
12,067
   
12,067
    14,480   
                           
                           
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
         
4,153,735
   
1,191,758
   
1,306,591
 
                           
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
8
   
119,429
   
99,883
   
136,741
 
                           
                           
TOTAL ASSETS
         
4,273,164
   
1,291,641
   
1,443,332
 
                           
                           
LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY
                         
                           
CURRENT LIABILITIES
                         
                           
Trade and other payables
   
9
   
6,003,374
   
3,255,508
   
3,105,387
 
Tax payables
         
1,123,445
   
1,081,082
   
507,732
 
Short-term bank loans
   
10
   
1,206,695
   
1,206,695
   
724,017
 
                           
                           
TOTAL LIABILITIES
         
8,333,514
   
5,543,285
   
4,337,136
 
                           
                           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
   
12&17
                   
                           
OWNERS' DEFICIT
                         
                           
Paid-in capital
   
14
   
603,347
   
603,347
   
603,347
 
Due from a related party
   
11(b
)
 
(4,785,937
)
 
(4,425,262
)
 
(3,196,285
)
Statutory reserves
   
15
   
301,674
   
301,674
   
231,674
 
Accumulated deficit
   
 
 
 
(179,434
)
 
(731,403
)
 
(532,540
)
                           
                           
TOTAL OWNERS' DEFICIT
         
(4,060,350
)
 
(4,251,644
)
 
(2,893,804
)
                           
                           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' DEFICIT
         
4,273,164
   
1,291,641
   
1,443,332
 
                           
                           
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
               
 


 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Audited Financial Statements

 
GUANGDONG NEW GENERATION COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
         
           
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                 
       
THREE-MONTH
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PERIOD ENDED
 
Year ended December 31,
 
                   
       
MARCH 31, 2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
                   
OPERATING REVENUES
         
1,702,463
   
1,975,098
   
1,652,756
 
                           
Operating costs and expenses
         
(956,869
)
 
(899,503
)
 
(1,140,012
)
                           
Selling, general and administrative expenses
         
(134,490
)
 
(572,878
)
 
(406,732
)
                           
PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS
 
         
611,104
   
502,717
   
106,012
 
NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)
                         
 
Other income
 
         
1,958
   
17,119
   
12,664
 
Interest expenses
         
(18,647
)
 
(75,251
)
 
(79,270
)
                           
 
PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAXES
 
         
594,415
   
444,585
   
39,406
 
Provision for income taxes
   
5
   
(42,446
)
 
(573,448
)
 
(351,792
)
                           
 
NET PROFIT (LOSS)
         
551,969
   
(128,863
)
 
(312,386
)
                           
                           
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
                   
 
 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Audited Financial Statements

 
GUANGDONG NEW GENERATION COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
 
         
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
             
               
   
THREE-MONTH
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PERIOD ENDED
 
Year ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MARCH 31, 2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
             
               
Net profit (loss)
   
551,969
   
(128,863
)
 
(312,386
)
                     
Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net
                   
cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
                   
Provision for income taxes
   
42,446
   
573,448
   
351,792
 
Depreciation
   
9,759
   
38,137
   
37,386
 
Changes in working capital:
                   
Trade and other receivables
   
(880,350
)
 
(668,304
)
 
72,402
 
Trade and other payables
   
2,747,866
   
150,121
   
1,567,010
 
Income taxes paid
   
(83
)
 
(98
)
 
(6,060
)
                     
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING
                   
ACTIVITIES
   
2,471,607
   
(35,559
)
 
1,710,144
 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                   
Advances to related parties
   
(346,087
)
 
(1,226,414
)
 
(911,146
)
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
   
-
   
(1,279
)
 
-
 
Acquisition of other investments
   
(29,305
)
 
(12,067
)
 
(10,359
)
Disposal of other investments
   
-
   
14,480
   
(14,480
)
                     
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
   
(375,392
)
 
(1,225,280
)
 
(935,985
)
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                   
Inception of bank loan
   
-
   
1,206,695
   
1,206,695
 
Repayment of bank loan
   
-
   
(724,017
)
 
(1,086,025
)
                     
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
   
-
   
482,678
   
120,670
 
                     
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
                   
CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
2,096,215
   
(778,161
)
 
894,829
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD/YEAR
   
216,151
   
994,312
   
99,483
 
                     
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD/YEAR
   
2,312,366
   
216,151
   
994,312
 
                     
ANALYSIS OF BALANCES OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
                   
Cash and bank balances
   
2,312,366
   
216,151
   
994,312
 
                     
                     
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
                   
 
 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Audited Financial Statements

 
GUANGDONG NEW GENERATION COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED 
           
 
STATEMENTS OF OWNERS' EQUITY
                 
                   
   
PAID IN
 
Due from a
 
STATUTORY
 
ACCUMULATED
 
 
 
CAPITAL
 
related party
 
RESERVES
 
SURPLUS (DEFICIT)
 
 
                 
   
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
                   
Balance as of December 31, 2001
   
603,347
   
(2,448,021
)
 
73,223
   
(61,703
)
Net loss
 
   
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
(312,386
)
Net advances to a related party
   
-
   
(748,264
)
 
-
   
-
 
 
Transfer to statutory reserves
   
-
   
-
   
158,451
   
(158,451
)
                           
Balance as of December 31, 2002
 
   
603,347
   
(3,196,285
)
 
231,674
   
(532,540
)
Net loss
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(128,863
)
 
Net advances to a related party
 
   
-
   
(1,228,977
)
 
-
   
-
 
Transfer to statutory reserves
   
-
   
-
   
70,000
   
(70,000
)
                           
 
Balance as of December 31, 2003
 
   
603,347
   
(4,425,262
)
 
301,674
   
(731,403
)
Net profit
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
551,969
 
 
Net advances to a related party
 
   
-
   
(360,675
)
 
-
   
-
 
Transfer to statutory reserves
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
                           
 
BALANCE AS OF MARCH 31, 2004
   
603,347
   
(4,785,937
)
 
301,674
   
(179,434
)
                           
                           
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
             
 


Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements

 
1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

The Company was incorporated under the laws of the People's Republic of China ("PRC") on April 3, 1998 as Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited with an operating period from April 3, 1998 to April 28, 2006. Since incorporation, the Company has been engaged in providing air-ticketing agency services in the Guangdong Province in the PRC.

Although the Company has net profit of US$551,969 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004, it experienced net loss of US$128,863 and US$312,386 for the year ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 respectively. Besides, it has an owners' deficit of US$4,060,350, US$4,251,644 and US$2,893,804 as of March 31, 2004, December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002.

In consideration of the owners' deficit as of March 31, 2004 in the amount of US$4,060,350, according to the Equity Transfer Agreement entered into between Guangdong Huahao Industries Holdings Limited and China World Trade Corporation in April 2004, the shareholders and management of the Company are obligated and committed to inject additional assets into the Company. In addition, the Company expects to generate over US$2 million net profit for the year ended December 31, 2004. Management believes that the above measures will alleviate the amount of owners' deficit significantly by the end of year 2004. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful with its efforts to attain the plans as mentioned above and its inability to do so could adversely impact the Company's business, financial position and prospects.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("USGAAP").

3. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

There are no new accounting pronouncements for which adoption is expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.

4. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a)
Basis of accounting. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The measurement basis used in the preparation of the financial statements is historical cost. Cost in relation to assets represents the cash paid or the fair value of the assets, as appropriate.

 
 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements

 
4. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(b)
Revenue recognition. The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No.: 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements" and Emerging Issues Task Force 99-19: "Reporting Revenue Gross as a principal versus Net as an Agent", when the title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the sales price is determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured.

The Company receives commissions from travel suppliers for air-ticketing services through the Company's transaction and service platform under various services agreements with related and unrelated parties. Commissions from air-ticketing services rendered are recognized after air tickets are issued and delivered to customers. Contracts with certain travel suppliers contain incentive commissions typically subject to achieving specific performance targets and such incentive commissions are recognized when they are reasonably assured that the Company is entitled to such incentive commissions. The Company presents revenues from such transactions on a net basis in the statements of operations as the Company does not assume any inventory risks and generally has no obligations for cancelled airline ticket reservations.

For information purposes, the commission income of the Company was derived from air-ticketing services with total value as follows:
 

   
THREE-MONTH
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PERIOD ENDED
 
Year ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MARCH 31, 2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
               
VALUE OF AIR-TICKET FARE
   
23,345,480
   
62,324,122
   
44,300,137
 

(c)
Statement of cash flows. Cash equivalents are defined as short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. An investment normally qualifies as a cash equivalent only when it has a maturity of three months or less from its acquisition date.

(d)
Translation of foreign currency. The Company considers Renminbi as its functional currency as the Company's business activities are based in Renminbi. However, the Company has chosen the United States dollar as its reporting currency.

Transactions in currencies other than functional currency during the year are translated into the functional currency at the applicable rates of exchange prevailing at the time of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than functional currency are translated into functional currency at the applicable rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Exchange gains and losses are dealt with in the statement of operation.


 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements

 
4. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

For translation of financial statements into the reporting currency, assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate at the balance sheet date, equity accounts are translated at historical exchange rates, and revenues, expenses, gains and losses are translated at the weighted average rates of exchange prevailing during the period. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders' equity.

(e)
Concentration of credit risk. The Company has no significant off-balance-sheet concentrations of credit risk such as foreign exchange contracts, options contracts or other foreign hedging arrangements.

(f)
Property, plant and equipment. Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment loss.

The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment comprises its purchase price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location for its intended use. Major costs incurred in restoring assets to their normal working conditions are charged to the income statement. Improvements are capitalized and depreciated over their expected useful lives.

The gain or loss arising from the retirement or disposal of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the estimated net sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the assets and is recognized as income or expense in the statements of operations.

Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of property, plant and equipment, over their estimated useful lives from the date on which they become fully operational and after taking into account of their estimated residual values, using the straight-line method, at 14% to 50% per annum.

The Company recognizes an impairment loss on property, plant and equipment when evidence, such as the sum of expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges), indicates that future operations will not produce sufficient revenue to cover the related future costs, including depreciation, and when the carrying amount of asset cannot be realized through sale. Measurement of the impairment loss is based on the fair value of the assets.

(g)
Operating leases. Leases where substantially all the rewards and risks of ownership of assets remain with the leasing company are accounted for as operating leases. Rentals payable under operating leases are recognized as expense on the straight-line basis over the lease terms.

The Company leases certain premises under non-cancelable operating leases. Rental expenses under operating leases were US$21,138, US$61,854 and US$137,937 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004 and each of the years of the two-year period ended December 31, 2003.


 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements

 
4. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(h)
Related parties. Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence.

(i)
Use of estimates. The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with USGAAP requires the Company's management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, the accounting for certain items such as allowance for doubtful accounts, depreciation, taxes and contingencies.

(j)
Allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts equal to the estimated uncollectible amounts. The Company's estimate is based on historical collection experience and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable. It is reasonably possible that the Company's estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts will change. Throughout the periods presented, no provision for doubtful accounts has been made by the Company as the Company has not experienced any collectibility problem over its trade accounts receivable.

5. INCOME TAXES

The Company is subject to PRC Enterprise Income Taxes ("EIT") on an entity basis on income arising in or derived from the PRC. The applicable EIT rate is 3% on the net revenues generated during the three-month period ended March 31, 2004. During the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, the applicable EIT rate was 33% of net income during the year.

 
       
AS OF
 
As of
 
As of
 
 
 
 
 
MARCH 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
                   
Trade receivables
         
1,144,170
   
442,955
   
-
 
Deposits and other receivables
         
664,406
   
485,271
   
259,922
 
Due from related parties
   
11(b
)
 
20,726
   
35,314
   
37,877
 
                           
           
1,829,302
   
963,540
   
297,799
 

7. OTHER INVESTMENTS

The balance represents "available-for-sale" mutual funds made up of debt and equity securities. As at the balance sheet date, as the cost approximated to the fair value, no gain or loss was recognized.


 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements

 
8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
 
   
AS OF
 
As of
 
As of
 
 
 
MARCH 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
               
Motor vehicles
   
63,316
   
63,316
   
63,316
 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
   
201,361
   
172,056
   
170,777
 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
   
(145,248
)
 
(135,489
)
 
(97,352
)
                     
                     
Net book value
   
119,429
   
99,883
   
136,741
 

 
       
AS OF
 
As of
 
As of
 
 
 
 
 
MARCH 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
                   
Trade payables
         
4,052,587
   
1,519,648
   
1,714,901
 
Accrued charges and other payables
         
1,370,414
   
1,054,552
   
605,032
 
Due to related parties
   
11(c
)
 
580,373
   
681,308
   
785,454
 
                           
           
6,003,374
   
3,255,508
   
3,105,387
 

10. SHORT-TERM BANK LOANS

Guangdong Huahao Industries Holdings Limited, Guangzhou XZR International Travel Services Limited, Chen Ze Liang and a third party, Guangzhou Yinda Guarantee Service Company Limited provided corporate and personal guarantee to the bank against the bank loans granted to the Company. Please refer to Note 11 to these financial statements for details of relationship of these guarantors with the Company.


 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements

 
11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

(a) Names and relationship of related parties
 
 
Existing relationships with the Company
   
   
Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited
A company in which a director of
 
the Company has a beneficial
 
interest
   
Guangdong Huahao Industries
 
Holdings Limited
A company in which a director of
 
the Company has a beneficial
 
interest
   
Guangzhou XZR International
 
Travel Serivces Limited
A company in which a director of
 
the Company has a beneficial
 
interest
   
Guangzhou Easy Boarding Business
 
Services Limited
A company in which a director of
 
the Company has a beneficial
 
interest
   
Guangzhou SRX Travel Service Limited
A company in which a director of
 
the Company has a beneficial
 
interest
   
Guangzhou Xinledai Travel Agency
A company in which a director of
Services Company Limited
the Company has a beneficial
 
interest
   
Chen Ze Liang
A shareholder and a director of the
 
Company

(b) Due from related parties
 
   
AS OF
 
As of
 
As of
 
 
 
MARCH 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
               
Guangdong Huahao Industries Holdings Limited
   
4,785,937
   
4,425,262
   
3,196,285
 
                     
Guangzhou XZR International Travel Services Limited
   
-
   
11,761
   
37,877
 
Guangdong Easy Boarding Business Services Limited
   
18,221
   
-
   
-
 
Guangzhou SRX Travel Service Limited
   
2,505
   
23,553
   
-
 
                     
     
20,726
   
35,314
   
37,877
 

The amounts due from related parties represent unsecured advances which are interest-free and repayable on demand.

 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements

 
11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

(c) Due to related parties
 
   
AS OF
 
As of
 
As of
 
 
 
MARCH 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
               
Guandong Xinledai Travel Agency Services Company Limited
   
-
   
-
   
615,673
 
Guangdong Easy Boarding Business Services Limited
   
-
   
80,759
   
120,669
 
Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited
   
580,373
   
600,549
   
49,112
 
                     
     
580,373
   
681,308
   
785,454
 

The amounts due to related parties represent unsecured advances which are interest-free and repayable on demand.

12. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

The Company has total outstanding commitments not provided for under non-cancellable operating leases, which are payables as follows:
 
   
AS OF
 
 
 
MARCH 31,
 
 
 
2004
 
       
Year ending
 
US$
 
December 31
     
2004
   
42,142
 
2005
   
46,914
 
2006
   
3,185
 
         
     
92,241
 

13. RETIREMENT PLAN

As stipulated by PRC regulations, the Company maintains a defined contribution retirement plan for all of its employees who are residents of PRC. All retired employees of the Company are entitled to an annual pension equal to their basic annual salary upon retirement. The Company contributed to a state sponsored retirement plan at a certain percentage of the gross salary of its employees and has no further obligations for the actual pension payments or post-retirement benefits beyond the annual contributions. The state sponsored retirement plan is responsible for the entire pension obligations payable to all employees. The pension expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004 and each of the two years ended December 31, 2003 was US$1,747, US$6,607 and US$6,442 respectively.

 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements

 
14. PAID-IN CAPITAL

On April 3, 1998, the Company was incorporated in the PRC with registered capital of RMB500,000, which is approximately equivalent to US$60,335. The said amount was fully paid up upon its incorporation.

On February 10, 1999 and May 6, 1999, the registered capital was increased to RMB1,500,000 and RMB5,000,000, which is approximately equivalent to US$181,004 and US$603,347 respectively, by additional cash contributed by the owner.

15. STATUTORY RESERVES

Statutory reserves of the Company include the statutory common reserve fund and the statutory common welfare fund. Pursuant to regulations in the PRC, the Company sets aside 10% of its profit after tax for the statutory common reserve fund (except when the fund has reached 50% of the Company's registered capital) and 5% of its profit after tax for the statutory common welfare fund. The statutory common reserve fund can be used for the following purposes:

-
to make good losses in previous years; or

-
to convert into capital, provided such conversion is approved by a resolution at an owners' general meeting and the balance of the statutory common reserve fund does not fall below 25% of the registered capital.

The statutory common welfare fund, which is to be used for the welfare of the staff and workers of the Company, is of a capital nature.

16. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENT

On April 1, 2004, the registered capital of the Company has been increased by RMB10,000,000 to RMB15,000,000, which is approximately equivalent to US$1,810,042. The said amount had been satisfied by cash contributed by the owners.

Pursuant to an agreement entered into between the owners of the Company and a subsidiary of China World Trade Corporation in April 2004, all of their interests in the Company are to be transferred to a subsidiary of China World Trade Corporation. China World Trade Corporation is a public company listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations Over-the -Counter Bulletin Board.
 
 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements

 
17. CONTINGENCIES

The Company has made full tax provision in accordance with relevant laws and regulations in the PRC. However, for PRC tax reporting purpose, the Company only recognizes revenue on a business tax invoices basis instead of when services are provided. Accordingly, the company faces surcharge and penalty, additional to the original amount of taxes payable, ranging from 50% to 500% of the original amount of taxes payable. The Company has already provided for the surcharge and penalty of 50% of the taxes payable in the financial statements. Although the exact amount of penalty cannot be estimated with any reasonable degree of certainty, the board of directors considers it is unlikely that any tax penalty in excess of the amounts provided will be imposed.
 



Unaudited Six-Month Financial Statements

 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
       
As of
June 30,
2004
 
 
 
 
 
Unaudited
 
ASSETS
 
Note
 
US$
 
           
Current assets
         
Cash and cash equivalents
         
1,859,179
 
Trade and other receivables
   
3
   
1,778,850
 
               
Total current assets
         
3,638,029
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
         
127,898
 
               
Total assets
         
3,765,927
 
               
LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY
             
               
Current liabilities
             
Trade and other payables
   
4
   
5,331,883
 
Tax payable
         
1,642,795
 
Short-term bank loan
   
5
   
1,206,695
 
               
Total liabilities
         
8,181,373
 
               
Commitments and contingencies
   
10
       
               
Minority interests
         
762,504
 
               
Owners' equity
             
Paid-in capital
   
6
   
1,810,042
 
Statutory reserve
         
536,667
 
Due from a shareholder
   
7(b
)
 
(7,687,829
)
Accumulated deficit
         
163,170
 
               
Total owners' equity
         
(5,177,950
)
               
Total liabilities and owners' equity
         
3,765,927
 

The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.


 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Unaudited Six-Month Financial Statements

 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

   
Six-month period ended
June 30,
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
 
 
Unaudited
 
Unaudited
 
           
Operating revenues
   
3,320,989
   
455,885
 
               
Operating costs and expenses
   
(1,817,263
)
 
(376,003
)
               
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
(253,761
)
 
(129,515
)
               
Profit (Loss) from operations
   
1,249,965
   
(49,633
)
               
Non-operating income (expenses)
             
Other income
   
438,302
   
-
 
Interest expense
   
(38,945
)
 
(37,071
)
               
Profit (Loss) before income taxes and minority interest
   
1,649,322
   
(86,704
)
               
Provision for income taxes
   
(520,238
)
 
(8,160
)
               
Profit (Loss) before minority interest
   
1,129,084
   
(94,864
)
               
Minority interest
   
482
   
-
 
               
Net profit (loss)
   
1,129,566
   
(94,864
)
               
 
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.


 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Unaudited Six-Month Financial Statements

 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
   
Six-month period ended
June 30,
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
 
 
Unaudited
 
Unaudited
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
         
Net profit (loss)
   
1,129,566
   
(94,864
)
               
Adjustments to reconcile net profit (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
             
Gain on disposal of investment
   
(1,251
)
 
(13
)
Negative goodwill as other income
   
(458,246
)
 
-
 
Minority interest
   
(1,794
)
 
-
 
Depreciation
   
43,402
   
19,068
 
Changes in working capital:
             
Trade and other receivables
   
(812,703
)
 
(672,818
)
Trade and other payables
   
2,719,310
   
(1,215,070
)
Tax payable
   
511,724
   
8,157
 
               
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
   
3,130,008
   
(1,955,540
)
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
             
Proceeds from disposal of investment
   
13,318
   
-
 
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
   
(50,995
)
 
14,493
 
Acquisition of subsidiaries
   
16,986
   
-
 
               
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
   
(20,691
)
 
14,493
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
             
Inception of bank loan
   
1,206,695
   
1,206,695
 
Advance from a shareholder
   
(2,672,984
)
 
1,001,593
 
Repayment of amount borrowed
   
(1,206,695
)
 
(724,017
)
Increase in registered capital
   
1,206,695
   
-
 
               
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
   
(1,466,289
)
 
1,484,271
 
               
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
1,643,028
   
(456,776
)
               
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
   
216,151
   
994,312
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
   
1,859,179
   
537,536
 
               
Analysis of balances of cash and cash equivalents
             
Cash and bank balances
   
1,859,179
   
537,536
 
               
               
Supplemental disclosure information:
             
Income taxes paid
   
8,514
   
-
 
Interest paid
   
38,945
   
37,071
 
 
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.



Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Notes to Unaudited Six-Month Financial Statements

 
1.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying financial data as of June 30, 2004 and for the six-month period ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, have been prepared by the Company, without audit.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s audited financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2004, and for each of the years of the two-year period ended December 31, 2003.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

In the opinion of the management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of June 30, 2004 and for the six-month period ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, have been made. The results of operations for the six-month period ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

2.
REORGANIZATION

Pursuant to an amended agreement, Guangdong Huahao Industries Holdings Limited and / or its affiliates agreed to transfer certain interests in several companies to the Company. The transfer of interests in Guangzhou Huahao Insurance Agency Limited and Guangzhou Xinyou Foreign Enterprise Services Company Limited were completed before June 30, 2004.

3.
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
 
   
As of
June 30, 2004
 
   
US$
 
       
Trade receivables
   
1,046,857
 
Deposits and other receivables
   
731,993
 
         
     
1,778,850
 


 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Notes to Unaudited Six-Month Financial Statements

 
4. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
       
As of
June 30, 2004
 
   
Note
 
 
US$
 
 
           
Trade payables
         
3,707,934
 
Tax payable - surcharge
         
925,604
 
Accrued charges
         
9,667
 
Other payables
         
664,544
 
Due to a related party
   
7(c
)
 
24,134
 
               
           
5,331,883
 

5.
SHORT-TERM BANK LOAN

Guangdong Hauhao Industries Holdings Limited, Guangzhou XZR International Travel Services Limited, Chen Ze Liang and a third party, Guangzhou Yinda Guarantee Service Company Limited provided corporate and personal guarantees to the bank as collateral for bank loans granted to the Company. Please refer to note 7(a) to these financial statements for details of relationship of these guarantors with the Company.

6.
ISSUANCE OF SHARES

On April 1, 2004, the registered capital of the Company has been increased by RMB5,000,000 to RMB15,000,000, which is approximately equivalent to US$1,810,042. The said amount had been satisfied by cash contributed by the owners.

7.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

(a) Names and relationship of related parties

 
 
Existing relationships with the Company
 
Guangdong Hauhao Industries Holdings Limited
 
A shareholder of the Company
 
Guangzhou XZR International Travel Services Limited
 
A company in which a director of the Company has a beneficiary interest
 
Guangzhou SRX Travel Service Limited
 
A company in which a director of the Company has a beneficiary interest
 
Mr. Chen Ze Liang
 
A shareholder and a director of the Company
 
Ms. Suo Hong Xia
 
A shareholder and a director of the Company

 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Notes to Unaudited Six-Month Financial Statements

7.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
 
     (b) Due from a shareholder
   
As of
June 30, 2004
 
   
US$
 
       
Guangdong Hauhao Industries Holdings Limited
   
7,687,829
 

 
The amount due from a shareholder represents unsecured advance which is interest-free and repayable on demand.

(c) Due to a related party

   
As of
June 30, 2004
 
   
US$
 
       
Suo Hong Xia
   
24,134
 

 
The amount due to a related party represents an unsecured advance which is interest-free and repayable on demand.

8.
OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

The Company has total outstanding commitments not provided for under non-cancellable operating leases, which are payable as follows:

   
US$
 
Year ending June 30,
     
2005
   
55,604
 
2006
   
14,456
 
2007
   
1,593
 
         
     
71,653
 
 
The Company leases certain premises under non-cancellable operating leases. Rental expenses under operating leases were US$12,378 and US$21,675 for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 respectively.

 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited

Notes to Unaudited Six-Month Financial Statements

 
9.
POST BALANCE SHEET EVENT

Pursuant to an agreement entered into between the owners of the Company and a subsidiary of China World Trade Corporation in April 2004, all of their interests in the Company are to be transferred to a subsidiary of China World Trade Corporation. China World Trade Corporation is a public company listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations Over-the Counter Bulletin Board.


10.
CONTINGENCIES

The Company has made full tax provision in accordance with relevant laws and regulations in the PRC. However, for PRC tax reporting purpose, the Company only recognizes revenue on a business tax invoices basis instead of when services are provided. Accordingly, the Company faces surcharge and penalty, additional to the original amount of taxes payable, ranging from 50% to 500% of the original amount of taxes payable. The Company has already provided for the surcharge and penalty of 50% of the taxes payable in the financial statements. Although the exact amount of penalty cannot be estimated with any reasonable degree of certainty, the board of directors considers it is unlikely that any tax penalty in excess of the amounts provided will be imposed.
 



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To the Board of Directors and Owners of
GUANGDONG HUAHAO INSURANCE AGENCY LIMITED

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited as of March 31, 2004, December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002 and the related statements of operations, owners' equity and cash flows for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004 and for each of the periods/years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2003. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited as of March 31, 2004, December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004 and for each of the period/year in the two years period ended December 31, 2003 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

 
/s/ Moores Rowland Mazars
 
Chartered Accountants
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong
 
Date: August 12, 2004
 
 




Audited Financial Statements

 
BALANCE SHEETS
 
                   
       
AS OF
 
As of
 
As of
 
       
MARCH 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
       
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
   
NOTE
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
ASSETS
                 
                   
CURRENT ASSETS
                 
                   
Cash and cash equivalents
         
21,406
   
25,736
   
38,982
 
Other receivables
   
6
   
581,878
   
604,166
   
49,876
 
Prepayments
         
845
   
-
   
3,620
 
                           
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
         
604,129
   
629,902
   
92,478
 
                           
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
7
   
8,766
   
8,148
   
8,932
 
                           
TOTAL ASSETS
         
612,895
   
638,050
   
101,410
 
                           
LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY
                         
                           
CURRENT LIABILITIES
                         
                           
Trade and other payables
   
8
   
31,962
   
27,808
   
143,225
 
Tax payables
         
4,573
   
4,988
   
368
 
                           
TOTAL LIABILITIES
         
36,535
   
32,796
   
143,593
 
 
                         
                           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
   
10
                   
                           
OWNERS' EQUITY
                         
                           
Paid-in capital
   
12
   
1,206,695
   
1,206,695
   
1,206,695
 
Due from a related party
   
9(c
)
 
(1,362,989
)
 
(1,245,070
)
 
(1,238,941
)
Statutory reserves
   
13
   
110,872
   
97,601
   
-
 
Accumulated surplus (deficit)
         
621,782
   
546,028
   
(9,937
)
                           
TOTAL OWNERS' EQUITY
         
576,360
   
605,254
   
(42,183
)
                           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY
         
612,895
   
638,050
   
101,410
 
 
                         
                           
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
 
Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited

Audited Financial Statements


GUANGDONG HUAHAO INSURANCE AGENCY LIMITED
                 
 
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                 
               
Period from
 
               
January 15, 2002
 
       
THREE-MONTH
     
(date of
 
       
PERIOD ENDED
 
Year ended
 
incorporation) to
 
       
MARCH 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
       
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
   
NOTE
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
 
OPERATING REVENUES
         
163,543
   
929,916
   
255,052
 
 
Operating costs and expenses
 
         
(9,724
)
 
(61,364
)
 
(53,716
)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
         
(60,282
)
 
(189,106
)
 
(206,872
)
PROFIT (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
 
         
 
93,537
   
679,446
   
(5,536
)
NON-OPERATING INCOME
 
                         
Other income
         
61
   
99
   
409
 
PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
 
         
93,598
   
679,545
   
(5,127
)
Provision for income taxes
   
5
   
(4,573
)
 
(25,979
)
 
(4,810
)
                           
NET PROFIT (LOSS)
         
89,025
   
653,566
   
(9,937
)
                           
                           
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
 
 
Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited

Audited Financial Statements

 
GUANGDONG HUAHAO INSURANCE AGENCY LIMITED
             
 
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
             
           
Period from
 
           
January 15, 2002
 
   
THREE-MONTH
     
(date of
 
   
PERIOD ENDED
 
Year ended
 
incorporation)t o
 
   
MARCH 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
             
Net profit (loss)
   
89,025
   
653,566
   
(9,937
)
Adjustments to reconcile net profit (loss) to net
                   
cash used in operating activities:
                   
Provision for income taxes
   
4,573
   
25,979
   
4,810
 
Depreciation
   
1,059
   
2,378
   
933
 
Changes in working capital:
                   
Other receivables
   
2,112
   
(2,853
)
 
(764
)
Prepayments
   
(845
)
 
3,620
   
(3,620
)
Trade and other payables
   
4,154
   
(115,417
)
 
143,225
 
Income taxes paid
   
(4,988
)
 
(21,359
)
 
(4,442
)
 
                   
NET CASH PROVIDED BY
                   
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
   
95,090
   
545,914
   
130,205
 
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                   
Advances to related parties
   
(97,743
)
 
(557,566
)
 
(1,288,053
)
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
   
(1,677
)
 
(1,594
)
 
(9,865
)
 
                   
                     
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
   
(99,420
)
 
(559,160
)
 
(1,297,918
)
 
                   
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                   
Capital contribution from owners
   
-
   
-
   
1,206,695
 
 
                   
                     
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
   
-
   
-
   
1,206,695
 
 
                   
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH
                   
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
(4,330
)
 
(13,246
)
 
38,982
 
                     
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING
                   
OF PERIOD/YEAR
   
25,736
   
38,982
   
-
 
 
                   
                     
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD/YEAR
   
21,406
   
25,736
   
38,982
 
 
                   
                     
ANALYSIS OF BALANCES OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
                   
Cash and bank balances
   
21,406
   
25,736
   
38,982
 
 
                   
                     
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
 
 
Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited

Audited Financial Statements


GUANGDONG HUAHAO INSURANCE AGENCY LIMITED
                 
                   
STATEMENTS OF OWNERS' EQUITY
                 
 
                 
   
PAID IN
 
Due from a
 
STATUTORY
 
ACCUMULATED
 
   
CAPITAL
 
related party
 
RESERVES
 
SURPLUS (DEFICIT)
 
   
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
Capital paid in upon incorporation
                 
on January 15, 2002
   
1,206,695
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
                           
Net advances to a related party
   
-
   
(1,238,941
)
 
-
   
-
 
                           
Net loss
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(9,937
)
 
                         
Balance as of December 31, 2002
   
1,206,695
   
(1,238,941
)
 
-
   
(9,937
)
                           
Net profit
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
653,566
 
                           
Net advances to a related party
   
-
   
(6,129
)
 
-
   
-
 
                           
Transfer to statutory reserves
   
-
   
-
   
97,601
   
(97,601
)
 
                         
Balance as of December 31, 2003
   
1,206,695
   
(1,245,070
)
 
97,601
   
546,028
 
                           
Net profit
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
89,025
 
                           
Net advances to a related party
   
-
   
(117,919
)
 
-
   
-
 
                           
Transfer to statutory reserves
   
-
   
-
   
13,271
   
(13,271
)
 
                         
BALANCE AS OF MARCH 31, 2004
   
1,206,695
   
(1,362,989
)
 
110,872
   
621,782
 
 
                         
                           
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 
 

 
Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements

 
1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

The Company was incorporated under the laws of the People's Republic of China ("PRC") on January 15, 2002 with an operating period from January 15, 2002 to January 15, 2005. Pursuant to the regulation of insurance agency business in the PRC, renewal of business license shall be applied for prior to sixty days of the expiry date of the business license. Management shall arrange for renewal of its business license in accordance with the regulation. Since incorporation, the Company has been engaged in providing insurance agency services in the Guangdong Province in the PRC.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("USGAAP").

3. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

There are no new accounting pronouncements for which adoption is expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.

4. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a)
Basis of accounting. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The measurement basis used in the preparation of the financial statements is historical cost. Cost in relation to assets represents the cash paid or the fair value of the assets, as appropriate.

(b)
Revenue recognition. The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No.: 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements" and Emerging Issues Task Force 99-19: "Reporting Revenue Gross as a principal versus Net as an Agent", when the title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the sales price is determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured.

The Company receives commissions from insurance companies for insurance agency services provided. Commissions from insurance agency services rendered are recognized upon provision of such services. The Company presents revenues from such transactions on a net basis in the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) as the Company does not assume any inventory risks and generally has no obligations for cancelled insurance policies.


 
Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements


4. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

For information purposes, the commission income of the Company was derived from insurance policies with total premium income as follows:

 
Three-Month Period Ended March 31, 2004
Year ended December 31, 2003
Period from January 15, 2002 (date of incorporation) to December 31, 2002
 
US$
US$
US$
PREMIUM INCOME OF INSURANCE POLICIES
1,345,381
=========
36,725,635
===========
2,119,703
=========

(c)
Statement of cash flows. Cash equivalents are defined as short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. An investment normally qualifies as a cash equivalent only when it has a maturity of three months or less from its acquisition date.

(d)
Translation of foreign currency. The Company considers Renminbi as its functional currency as the Company's business activities are based in Renminbi. However, the Company has chosen the United States dollar as its reporting currency.

Transactions in currencies other than functional currency during the year are translated into the functional currency at the applicable rates of exchange prevailing at the time of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than functional currency are translated into functional currency at the applicable rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Exchange gains and losses are dealt with in the statement of operation.

For translation of financial statements into the reporting currency, assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate at the balance sheet date, equity accounts are translated at historical exchange rates, and revenues, expenses, gains and losses are translated at the weighted average rates of exchange prevailing during the period. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders' equity.

(e)
Concentration of credit risk. The Company has no significant off-balance-sheet concentrations of credit risk such as foreign exchange contracts, options contracts or other foreign hedging arrangements. The business activities and accounts receivable are principally with insurance companies in the PRC. Management believes that no significant credit risk exists as credit losses, when realized, have been within the range of management's expectations.

(f)
Property, plant and equipment. Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.


 
Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements

 
4. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment comprises its purchase price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location for its intended use. Major costs incurred in restoring assets to their normal working conditions are charged to the income statement. Improvements are capitalized and depreciated over their expected useful lives.

The gain or loss arising from the retirement or disposal of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the estimated net sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the assets and is recognized as income or expense in the statements of operations.

Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of property, plant and equipment, over their estimated useful lives from the date on which they become fully operational and after taking into account of their estimated residual values, using the straight-line method, at 20% per annum.

The Company recognizes an impairment loss on property, plant and equipment when evidence, such as the sum of expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges), indicates that future operations will not produce sufficient revenue to cover the related future costs, including depreciation, and when the carrying amount of asset cannot be realized through sale. Measurement of the impairment loss is based on the fair value of the assets.

(g)
Operating leases. Leases where substantially all the rewards and risks of ownership of assets remain with the leasing company are accounted for as operating leases. Rentals payable under operating leases are recognized as expense on the straight-line basis over the lease terms.

The Company leases certain premises under non-cancellable operating leases. Rental expenses under operating leases were US$18,100, US$72,402 and US$60,335 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004 and each of the period/year ended December 31, 2003.

(h)
Related parties. Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence.

(i)
Use of estimates. The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with USGAAP requires the Company's management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, the accounting for certain items such as allowance for doubtful accounts, depreciation, taxes and contingencies.


 
Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements

 
4. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(j)
Allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts equal to the estimated uncollectible amounts. The Company's estimate is based on historical collection experience and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable. It is reasonably possible that the Company's estimate of the allowance for doubtful account will change. Accounts receivable are presented net of allowances for doubtful accounts of US$-, US$- and US$109,018 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004 and each of the years of the two year period ended December 31, 2003 respectively.

5. INCOME TAXES

The Company is subject to PRC Enterprise Income Tax ("EIT") on an entity basis on income arising in or derived from the PRC. The applicable EIT tax rate is 8% on the net revenues generated during the year.

6. OTHER RECEIVABLES

       
AS OF
 
As of
 
As of
 
       
MARCH 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
       
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
   
NOTE
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
                   
Other receivables
         
1,505
   
3,617
   
764
 
Due from related parties
   
9(c
)
 
580,373
   
600,549
   
49,112
 
 
                         
           
581,878
   
604,166
   
49,876
 
 
7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

   
AS OF
 
As of
 
As of
 
   
MARCH 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
   
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
   
 
 
 
     
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
   
13,136
   
11,459
   
9,865
 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
   
(4,370
)
 
(3,311
)
 
(933
)
                     
Net book value
   
8,766
   
8,148
   
8,932
 
 
 
Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements

 
8. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

   
AS OF
 
As of
 
As of
 
   
MARCH 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
   
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
               
Accrued charges
   
19,772
   
13,218
   
55,164
 
Other payables
   
12,190
    14,590     88,061  
                     
     
31,962
   
27,808
   
143,225
 
 
9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

(a) Names and relationship of related parties

 
Existing relationships with the Company
 
 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial
 A company in which a director of  the Company has a beneficial interest
Management Limited
 
   
Guangdong Huahao Industries
 A company in which a director of  the Company has a beneficial interest
Holdings Limited
 
 
(b) Summary of related party transactions

           
Period from
 
           
January 15, 2002
 
   
THREE-MONTH
     
(date of
 
   
PERIOD ENDED
 
Year ended
 
incorporation) to
 
   
MARCH 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
   
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
               
Rent expenses to
             
               
Guangdong Huahao Industries Holdings Limited
   
18,100
   
72,402
   
60,335
 
 
 
Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements

 
9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

(c) Due from related parties
 
   
AS OF
 
As of
 
As of
 
   
MARCH 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
   
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
               
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited
   
580,373
   
600,549
   
49,112
 
                     
Guangdong Huahao Industries Holdings Limited
   
1,362,989
   
1,245,070
   
1,238,941
 
 

The amounts due from related parties represent unsecured advances which are interest-free and repayable on demand.

10. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

The Company has total outstanding commitments not provided for under non-cancelable operating leases, which are payables as follows:

   
AS OF
 
   
MARCH 31,
 
   
2004
 
   
US$
 
       
Year ending December 31
     
2004
   
54,303
 
2005
   
72,402
 
     
90,503
 
 
 
11. RETIREMENT PLAN

As stipulated by PRC regulations, the Company maintains a defined contribution retirement plan for all of its employees who are residents of PRC. All retired employees of the Company are entitled to an annual pension equal to their basic annual salary upon retirement. The Company contributed to a state sponsored retirement plan at a certain percentage of the gross salary of its employees and has no further obligations for the actual pension payments or post-retirement benefits beyond the annual contributions. The state sponsored retirement plan is responsible for the entire pension obligations payable to all employees. The pension expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004 and each of the period/year ended December 31, 2003 was US$598, US$3,092 and US$1,650 respectively.
 
 
Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited

Notes to Audited Financial Statements

 
12. PAID-IN CAPITAL

On January 15, 2002, the Company was incorporated in the PRC with registered capital of RMB10,000,000, which is approximately equivalent to US$1,206,695. The said amount has been fully paid up upon its incorporation.

13. STATUTORY RESERVES

Statutory reserves of the Company include the statutory common reserve fund and the statutory common welfare fund. Pursuant to regulations in the PRC, the Company sets aside 10% of its profit after tax for the statutory common reserve fund (except when the fund has reached 50% of the Company's registered capital) and 5% of its profit after tax for the statutory common welfare fund. The statutory common reserve fund can be used for the following purposes:

- to make good losses in previous years; or

- to convert into capital, provided such conversion is approved by a resolution at a owners' general meeting and the balance of the statutory common reserve fund does not fall below 25% of the registered capital.

The statutory common welfare fund, which is to be used for the welfare of the staff and workers of the Company, is of a capital nature.


 

Unaudited Six-Month Financial Statements

 
Condensed Balance Sheet

       
As of
June 30,
2004
 
 
 
 
 
Unaudited
 
ASSETS
 
Note
 
US$
 
           
Current assets
         
Cash and cash equivalents
         
12,495
 
Trade and other receivables
   
2
   
697,721
 
               
Total current assets
         
710,216
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
         
19,648
 
               
Total assets
         
729,864
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
             
               
Current liabilities
             
Trade and other payables
   
3
   
31,385
 
Tax payable
         
49,929
 
               
Total liabilities
         
81,314
 
               
Owners’ equity
             
Paid-in capital
         
1,206,695
 
Statutory reserves
         
121,155
 
Due from a shareholder
   
5(c
)
 
(1,313,514
)
Accumulated surplus
         
634,214
 
               
Total stockholders' equity
         
648,550
 
               
Total liabilities and owners' equity
         
729,864
 
 
 
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
 

 
Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited

Unaudited Six-Month Financial Statements

 
Condensed Statements of Operations

   
Six-month period ended
June 30,
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
 
 
Unaudited
 
Unaudited
 
           
Operating revenues
   
289,469
   
332,395
 
               
Operating costs and expenses
   
(19,902
)
 
(46,499
)
               
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
(103,413
)
 
(77,821
)
               
Profit from operations
   
166,154
   
208,075
 
               
Non-operating income (expenses)
             
Other income
   
96
   
37
 
Interest expense
   
(22
)
 
(24
)
               
Profit before income taxes
   
166,228
   
208,088
 
               
Provision for income taxes
   
(54,488
)
 
(68,302
)
               
Net profit
   
111,740
   
139,786
 
               
 
 
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
 


Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited

Unaudited Six-Month Financial Statements

 
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

   
Six-month period ended
June 30,
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
 
 
Unaudited
 
Unaudited
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
         
Net profit
   
111,740
   
139,786
 
               
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
             
Depreciation
   
1,857
   
983
 
Changes in working capital:
         
 
Trade and other receivables
   
2,113
   
(3,605
)
Trade and other payables
   
48,518
   
(47,255
)
               
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
164,228
   
89,909
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
             
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
   
(13,358
)
 
(1,234
)
Advance to a shareholder
   
(68,444
)
 
(25,437
)
               
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(81,802
)
 
(26,671
)
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
             
Advance to holding company
   
(95,667
)
 
(72,884
)
               
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(95,667
)
 
(72,884
)
               
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
   
(13,241
)
 
(9,646
)
               
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
   
25,736
   
38,982
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
   
12,495
   
29,336
 
               
Analysis of balances of cash and cash equivalents
             
Cash and bank balances
   
12,495
   
29,336
 
               
               
Supplemental disclosure information:
             
Income taxes paid
   
(9,547
)
 
(5,552
)
               
               
 
 
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
 


Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited

Notes to Unaudited Six-Month Financial Statements

 
1.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying financial data as of June 30, 2004 and for the six-month period ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, have been prepared by the Company, without audit.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s audited financial statements for the period ended March 31,2004, and for each of the year/period in the two years period ended December 31, 2003.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

In the opinion of the management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of June 30, 2004 and for the six-month period ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, have been made. The results of operations for the six-month period ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

2.
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
       
As of
June 30, 2004
 
   
Note
 
US$
 
           
Trade receivables
         
1,505
 
Due from holding company
   
5(b
)
 
696,216
 
               
           
697,721
 

3.
TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
       
As of
June 30, 2004
 
   
Note
 
US$
 
           
Trade payables
         
12,340
 
Other tax payables
         
1,465
 
Other payables
         
17,580
 
               
           
31,385
 


 
Guangdong Huahao Insurance Agency Limited

Notes to Unaudited Six-Month Financial Statements

 
4.
OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

The Company has total outstanding commitments not provided for under non-cancellable operating leases, which are payable as follows:

       
   
US$
 
Year ending June 30,
       
2005
   
72,402
 
2006
   
36,201
 
         
     
108,603
 

5.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

(a) Names and relationship of related parties

 
 
Existing relationships with the Company
 
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited
 
A holding company of the Company
 
Guangdong Hauhao Industries Holdings Limited
 
A shareholder of the Company has a beneficiary interest

(b)  
Due from holding company

   
As of
June 30, 2004
 
   
US$
 
       
Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited
   
696,216
 

 
The amount due represent unsecured advance which is interest-free and repayable on demand.

(c)  
Due from a shareholder

   
As of
June 30, 2004
 
   
US$
 
       
Guangdong Hauhao Industries Holdings Limited
   
1,313,514
 
 
The amount due represent unsecured advance which is interest-free and repayable on demand.
 

 
China World Trade Corporation
 
Introduction to Pro Forma Financial Statements

 
The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2004 are based on the historical financial statements of China World Trade Corporation (the "Company") and Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited ("GNGCM") after giving effect to the acquisition of GNGCM by the Company (“Acquisition”) using the purchase method of accounting and the assumptions and adjustments described in the accounting notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations. The Acquisition was completed on August 2, 2004.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations of the Company and GNGCM for the year ended December 31, 2004 are presented to give effect to the Acquisition as if it had occurred on January 1, 2004.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations should be read in conjunction with the historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes contained in the Company’s Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004 filed on 15 April, 2005. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations are not intended to be representative or indicative of the consolidated results of operations of the Company that would have been reported had the Acquisition been completed as of January 1, 2004, and should not be taken as representative of the future consolidated results of operations of the Company.
 



Pro Forma Financial Statements

 
 
   
GNGCM
 
The Company
 
Pro forma
adjustments
 
 
 
Pro forma
consolidated
balance
 
 
 
US$
 
US$
 
US$
 
 
 
US$
 
Operating revenues
                     
Club and business centre
   
-
   
551,497
               
551,497
 
Business traveling services
   
4,989,881
   
-
               
4,989,881
 
Business value-added services
   
-
   
40,695
               
40,695
 
Rental
   
-
   
701,284
               
701,284
 
Trading and others
   
7,577
   
123,496
               
131,073
 
                                 
     
4,997,458
   
1,416,972
               
6,414,430
 
Operating costs and expenses
                               
Club and business centre
   
-
   
(91,415
)
             
(91,415
)
Business traveling services
   
(334,184
)
 
-
               
(334,184
)
Business value-added services
   
-
   
(1,841
)
             
(1,841
)
Rental
   
-
   
(403,735
)
             
(403,735
)
Trading and others
   
-
   
(120,224
)
             
(120,224
)
                                 
     
(334,184
)
 
(617,215
)
             
(951,399
)
 
Other expenses
                               
Depreciation
   
(97,967
)
 
(185,225
)
             
(283,192
)
Impairment losses on intangible assets
   
-
   
(222,676
)
             
(222,676
)
Impairment loss on goodwill
   
-
   
(388,118
)
             
(388,118
)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
   
-
   
(594,343
)
             
(594,343
)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
(2,529,451
)
 
(7,290,150
)
             
(9,819,601
)
                                 
     
(2,627,418
)
 
(8,680,512
)
             
(11,307,930
)
                                 
Profit (Loss) from operations
   
2,035,856
   
(7,880,755
)
             
(5,844,899
)
                                 
Non-operating income (expenses)
                               
Other income
   
410,790
   
139,816
               
550,606
 
Interest expenses
   
(202,007
)
 
(32,965
)
             
(234,972
)
                                 
Profit (Loss) before income taxes and minority interests
   
2,244,639
   
(7,773,904
)
             
(5,529,265
)
                                 
Income before income taxes and minority interests
                               
Income taxes expense
   
(136,366
)
 
-
               
(136,366
)
                                 
Profit (Loss) before minority interest
   
2,108,273
   
(7,773,904
)
             
(5,665,631
)
                                 
Minority interests
   
(93,183
)
 
628
   
(987,394
)
 
(a
)
 
(1,079,949
)
                                 
Net loss
   
2,015,090
   
(7,773,276
)
             
(6,745,580
)
                                 
Loss per share of common stock
                               
- Basic
         
(0.37
)
             
(0.32
)
                                 
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding
         
21,102,405
               
21,102,405
 

 

China World Trade Corporation

Notes to Pro Forma Financial Statements

 
1. BASIS OF PRO FORMA PRESENTATION

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes contained in the Company’s Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004 filed on 15 April, 2005.

On April 20, 2004, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Transferee") entered into an Equity Transfer Agreement (the "Agreement") with the major shareholders of GNGCM (the "Transferors"), pursuant to which the Transferee would acquire from the Transferors 51% interest in GNGCM for an aggregate consideration of approximately US$11,127,000 of which US$3,640,000 was to be paid in the form of cash and US$7,487,000 was to be paid in the form of restricted shares issued by the Company. The Agreement also contemplated a loan agreement in the amount of US$3,640,000 pursuant to which one of the Transferors would loan the said amount to GNGCM as part of the transaction. Completion of the Agreement was subject to a group reorganisation to be completed by GNGCM. Upon completion of the reorganisation, GNGCM shall hold 7 subsidiaries. On June 1, 2004, a supplementary agreement to the Agreement was entered into by making several changes to the Agreement, amongst which the aggregate consideration was reduced to US$10,232,000, of which US$2,745,000 was to be paid in the form of cash and US$7,487,000 was to be paid in the form of restricted shares of the Company.

The Acquisition, which was mainly carried out for the Company's expansion purposes, was completed on August 2, 2004 and the Company has issued 4,081,238 shares of US$0.001 to satisfy the consideration which was to be paid in the form of shares of the Company.


2. PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS

Pro forma adjustments are necessary to reflect the adjustments necessary to give full effect to the acquisition as if it had been occurred on January 1, 2004. These pro forma adjustments include the adjustments for the difference between the considerations paid for the assets acquired and the estimated fair value of such assets and to eliminate minority interests. As there were no inter-company transactions or balances, no pro forma adjustments for elimination in this respect is necessary. Certain reclassifications have been made to conform GNGCM’s historical amounts to the Company’s presentation.

The pro forma consolidated provision for income taxes does not reflect the amounts that would have resulted had the Company and GNGCM filed consolidated income tax returns during the periods presented.

The pro forma adjustment included in the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements is as follows:

Adjustment to reflect the minority interest's share of results of GNGCM for the year ended December 31, 2004
 

 

The accounting firm of Moores Rowland Mazars audited our financial statements. We have had no changes in or disagreements with our accountant


We have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC, a registration statement on Form SB-2 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with respect to the shares we are offering and we have amended the same with this registration statement on Forms SB-2. We are subject to the reporting and information requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are required to file reports pursuant to its provisions. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement, as permitted by the rules and regulations of the Commission. Reference is hereby made to the registration statement and shares to which this prospectus relates. Copies of the registration statement and other information filed by us with the Commission can be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the Commission in Washington, DC at 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 (1-800-732-0330). In addition, the Commission maintains a World Wide Web site that contains reports, proxy statements and other information regarding registrants, such as China World Trade, which are filed electronically with the Commission at the following Internet address: (http:www.sec.gov).

 


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Until _____________, 2005 (40 days after the date of this prospectus), all dealers that effect transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the dealers’ obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Prospectus Summary
The Offering
Risk Factors
Forward Looking Statements
Use of Proceeds
Dilution
Standby Equity Distribution Agreement
Plan of Distribution
Legal Proceedings
Directors & Executive Officers
Security Ownership
Description of Securities
Interests of Named Experts
SEC’s Position on Indemnification
Description of Business
Management’s Discussion & Analysis
Description of Property
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Market for Common Stock
Executive Compensation
Financial Statements
 
No dealer, salesperson or other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in this Prospectus and, if given or made, such information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by China World Trade. This Prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities offered hereby to whom it is unlawful to make such offer in any jurisdiction. Neither the delivery of this Prospectus nor any sale made hereunder shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that information contained herein is correct as of any time subsequent to the date hereof or that there has been no change in the affairs of the China World Trade since such date.
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China World Trade Corporation
 
 
 
 
Up To 16,981,717 Shares
Common Stock
$.001 Par Value
 
 
 
 
 
 
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PROSPECTUS
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July 14, 2005
 
 
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN PROSPECTUS


The following table is an itemization of all out-of-pocket expenses, without consideration to future contingencies, incurred or expected to be incurred by China World Trade Corporation in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities being offered by this prospectus. Items marked with an asterisk (*) represent estimated expenses. We have agreed to pay all the out-of-pocket costs and expenses of this offering. Selling security holders will pay none of these offering expenses.

Item      Expense

SEC Registration Fee                          $   4,518.33
Legal Fees and Expenses*                   $ 50,000
State Blue Sky Fees*                           $  7,500
Miscellaneous*                                    $  1,000
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Total*
                                                $ 62,118.33

* Estimated Figure


A.  MR. WILLIAM CHI HUNG TSANG

Pursuant to an agreement entered between China World Trade and Mr. William Chi Hung Tsang dated November 19, 2003, China World Trade acquired the after-tax rental income of a property located in Guangzhou, China for a five-year period commencing from December 1, 2003 to November 30, 2008 in exchange for 3,000,000 newly issued shares of China World Trade and a two-year warrant to purchase up to 6,000,000 shares of China World Trade at an agreed upon price. The 3,000,000 shares were issued on December 5, 2003. Fair value of the issued shares is US$0.60 each, representing the closing bid price of China World Trade’s shares on November 19, 2003. The present value of the after-tax rental stream acquired by China World Trade was estimated to be in excess of $1,800,000. Such rental stream has been capitalized as an intangible asset and is amortized on a straight-line basis over five years.

On December 5, 2003, China World Trade issued 761,103 shares to Mr. William Chi Hung Tsang for partial settlement of amounts due to him. The shares were recorded at their fair values, which were equal to their closing bid price on December 5, 2003 of $1.20. The amounts were recognized as expenses in the three-month period ended December 31, 2003.

We relied on exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. We made this offering based on the following facts: (1) the issuance was an isolated private transaction which did not involve a public offering; (2) there was only one offeree, (3) the offeree has agreed to the imposition of a restrictive legend on the face of the stock certificate representing its shares, to the effect that it will not resell the stock unless its shares are registered or an exemption from registration is available; (4) the offeree was a sophisticated investor; (5) there were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the stock; (6) the stock was not broken down into smaller denominations; and (7) the negotiations for the sale of the stock took place directly between the offeree and our management.

 
B. GREENTREE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. and RR INV HOLDING INC.

On December 9, 2003, we issued 169,000 shares of our common stock to Greentree Financial Group, Inc. for professional services, including:

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Assistance in preparation of private offering documents
·  
Compliance with state Blue Sky regulations
·  
Compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's periodic reporting requirements
·  
Tax and accounting services
·  
EDGAR services
·  
Preparation of interim financial information
·  
Locating product vendors
·  
Other consulting services

The value of the services rendered by Greentree Financial were approximately $135,200.
 

We also issued 50,000 shares to RR INV Holding Inc. for consultancy services provided. The value of the services rendered by RR INV Holding were approximately $40,000.

The shares were recorded at fair values of the shares issued. The amounts were recognized as expenses in the three-month period ended December 31, 2003.

We relied on exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. We made this offering based on the following facts: (1) the issuance was an isolated private transaction which did not involve a public offering; (2) there was only one offeree, (3) the offeree has agreed to the imposition of a restrictive legend on the face of the stock certificate representing its shares, to the effect that it will not resell the stock unless its shares are registered or an exemption from registration is available; (4) the offeree was a sophisticated investor; (5) there were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the stock; (6) the stock was not broken down into smaller denominations; and (7) the negotiations for the sale of the stock took place directly between the offeree and our management.
 
C. TMT CONSULTANT AND MR. ANDY LAU

On December 11, 2003, China World Trade issued 500,000 shares each to Mr. Andy Lau and TMT Consultant for consultancy services provided. Mr. Lau’s services included:

 
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Developing information technology strategy and project implementation of IT-enabled business centers operated throughout China.
·  
Formulation the network topology and the IT applications plan of the business centers in Guangzhou.
·  
Assisting and facilitating the establishment of the IT network of the business centers, and supervising the project progress implemented by outsourced project team.
·  
Facilitating the cooperation between CWTD and any third party into-tech service providers under the consent of CWTD to enhance the value added service delivered through the info-tech network.

The value of the services rendered by Mr. Lau were approximately $400,000.

TMT Consultant’s services included:

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Developing sales and marketing strategies and implementing CWTD’s co-brand VISA credit card in associate with the Agricultural Bank of China.
·  
Formulating the visual identity of all the marketing material of the co-brand credit card.
·  
Assisting and facilitating the discussion and cooperation between CWTD and China advertising companies in creating publicity in China.
·  
Facilitating the cooperation of CWTD and predefined third party service provider to enhance the value added service of the co-branded credit card.

The value of the services rendered by TMT Consultant were approximately $400,000.

We relied on exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. We made this offering based on the following facts: (1) the issuance was an isolated private transaction which did not involve a public offering; (2) there was only one offeree, (3) the offeree has agreed to the imposition of a restrictive legend on the face of the stock certificate representing its shares, to the effect that it will not resell the stock unless its shares are registered or an exemption from registration is available; (4) the offeree was a sophisticated investor ; (5) there were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the stock; (6) the stock was not broken down into smaller denominations; and (7) the negotiations for the sale of the stock took place directly between the offeree and our management.

D. WALL STREET STRATEGIES, INC.

On December 16, 2003, China World Trade issued 225,000 shares to Wall Street Strategies, Inc. for consultancy services provided. The shares were recorded at fair values of the shares issued. The amounts were recognized as expenses in the three-month period ended December 31, 2003. The value of the services rendered by Wall Street Strategies were approximately $180,000.

E. DEBT RESTRUCTURING; SHARE ISSUANCES TO POWERTRONIC AND TSANG

Effective September 1, 2002, we consummated a 1 for 30 reverse stock split of the outstanding shares of common stock.

 
In September, 2002, we completed a debt-for-equity capital restructuring and issued shares to certain creditors for the settlement of debts and fees pursuant to settlement agreements, as follows:

Name of Creditor
Date (2002)
Cancellation of Indebtedness
No. of Shares
       
Mr. James Mak
September 8
        $87,500
     87,500
Mr. James Mak
September 8
        $44,301
        35,000
Mr. Roy Wu
September 9
        $91,667
        87,500
Mr. Alfred Or
September 10
        $156,645
        156,645
Mr. Andersen Chan
September 10
        $60,000
        60,000
Mr. Bernard Chan
September 8
        $15,000
        73,355
Superwear Limited
September 9
        $220,000
        500,000
Simple Fortune Inc.
September 9
        $230,000
        490,000
Sinogolf Limited
September 9
        $245,977
        510,000
Top-Trained Securities Limited
September 11
        $944,628
        1,000,000
Splendid Partner Holdings Limited
September 12
        $317,980
        500,000
I & V Ltd.
September 12
        $317,979
        500,000
TOTAL
 
        $2,731,677
        4,000,000

The shares of common stock delivered as consideration in the debt for equity restructuring were issued on January 22, 2003.

We relied on exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for this debt for equity restructuring. We made this offering based on the following facts: (1) the issuance was an isolated private transaction which did not involve a public offering; (2) there were less than 35 offerees, (3) each offeree has agreed to the imposition of a restrictive legend on the face of the stock certificate representing its shares, to the effect that it will not resell the stock unless its shares are registered or an exemption from registration is available; (4) the offeree was a sophisticated investor; (5) there were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the stock; (6) the stock was not broken down into smaller denominations; and (7) the negotiations for the exchange of the stock for debt took place directly between the offeree and our management.

As a result of two share purchase agreements dated September 3, 2002 and December 17, 2002, respectively, and entered into between China World Trade and Powertronic Holdings Limited, on January 24, 2003 we issued a total of 2,000,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to 4,000,000 shares of common stock for a total purchase price of $1,000,000 to Powertronic Holdings Limited.

As a result of a share exchange agreement dated December 17, 2002 entered into between China World Trade and Mr. William Chi Hung Tsang, on January 24, 2003, we issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to 4,000,000 shares of stock in exchange for 100% of the share capital of General Business Network (Holdings) Ltd.

 
We relied on exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for the share issuances set forth in the preceding two paragraphs. We made this offering based on the following facts: (1) the issuance was an isolated private transaction which did not involve a public offering; (2) there was only one offered, (3) the offeree has agreed to the imposition of a restrictive legend on the face of the stock certificate representing its shares, to the effect that it will not resell the stock unless its shares are registered or an exemption from registration is available; (4) the offeree was a sophisticated investor; (5) there were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the stock; (6) the stock was not broken down into smaller denominations; and (7) the negotiations for the sale of the stock took place directly between the offeree and our management.

F.
SHARE ISSUANCE - ACQUISITION OF NEW GENERATION

On August 2, 2004, General Business Network (GZ) Co. Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours, acquired 51% of the capital stock of Guangdong New Generation Commercial Management Limited, a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of China (“New Generation”), from Guangdong Huahao Industries Group Co. Ltd., a limited liability company organized under the laws of China (“Guangdong Industries”), Huang Zehua, a citizen and resident of China (“Zehua”) and Suo Hongxia, a citizen and resident of China (“Hongxia”)(Guangdong Industries, Zehua and Hongxia are collectively referred herein as the “Sellers”), for an aggregate consideration of US$10,232,000, payable approximately US$2,741,000 in cash and approximately US$7,487,000 in market value of our common stock. We issued 4,081,238 shares of our restricted common stock pro rata to the Sellers at closing.

In this offering, we relied on the exemption from registration of Section 4(2) under the Securities Act, based on the following facts: (1) the issuance was an isolated private transaction which did not involve a public offering; (2) there were only three offerees, (3) the offerees have agreed to the imposition of a restrictive legend on the face of the stock certificate representing their shares, to the effect that they will not resell the stock unless their shares are registered or an exemption from registration is available; (4) the offerees were sophisticated investors; (5) there were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the stock; (6) the stock was not broken down into smaller denominations; and (7) the negotiations for the acquisition of New Generation and the issuance of the stock pursuant thereto took place directly between the offerees and our management.

G. TCMP3 PARTNERS AND BRIDGES & PIPES LLC INVESTORS

On August 26, 2004, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with the TCMP3 Partners and Bridges & PIPES LLC (together being the “Purchasers”), providing for the issuance by us of (i) 333,334 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share and 166,667 Series A five year Warrants to purchase shares of our common stock at $2.50 per share to Bridges & PIPES LLC, and (ii) 100,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share and 50,000 Series A five year Warrants to purchase shares of our common stock at $2.50 per share to TCMP3 Partners, for an aggregate purchase price of $650,000. In addition, we granted each Purchaser an option (the “Option”) to purchase that number of shares equal to the number of shares initially purchased by the Purchaser on the Closing Date (the “Firm Shares”). Upon exercise of the Option at a purchase price of $3.00 per share of common stock, the Purchaser would also receive, without additional consideration, five-year Series B Warrants to purchase 50% of the Firm Shares at an exercise price equal to $4.00 per share. To date, neither of the Purchasers has exercised the Option.

 
In connection with this offering, we retained the services of Duncan Capital to act as Placement Agent, and for its services Duncan Capital was entitled to receive compensation equal to (i) a cash fee of ten percent of the aggregate purchase price of the shares of common stock and warrants sold, (ii) the issuance of a five-year non-cashless exercised provisioned warrant to purchase such number of shares of common stock as shall equal ten percent of the aggregated number of shares sold in the offering and shares exercised upon exercised upon exercise of the Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants at an exercise price of $2.50 per share, and (iii) a cash fee of ten percent upon our receipt of proceeds, if any, upon the exercise of the Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants by the Purchasers. Duncan Capital was issued a Placement Agent’s warrant to purchase 43,000 of our common shares at an exercise price equal to $2.50 per share, which is being registered pursuant to this prospectus, in connection with this offering.

In this offering, we relied on the exemption from registration of Section 4(2) under the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated pursuant thereto.

H. CORNELL CAPITAL PARTNERS, LP AND STEALTH CAPITAL, LLC

On December 3, 2004, we had a second closing under the Securities Purchase Agreement with two new Purchasers, Cornell Capital Partners, LP and Stealth Capital, LLC, who together purchased an aggregate of $1,450,000 of our shares of common stock and Series A Warrants. Cornell Capital purchased 900,000 shares of common stock at $1.50 per share, and received 450,000 Series A Warrants, for a total consideration of $1,350,000. Stealth Capital purchased 66,667 shares of common stock at $1.50 per share, and received 33,334 Series A Warrants, for a total consideration of $100,000. For its services as Placement Agent, Duncan Capital received an additional 69,667 Placement Agent Warrants, which are exercisable at $2.50 per share. As a result of the August 26, 2004 and December 3, 2004 closings under the Securities Purchase Agreement, Duncan Capital received a total number of 112,667 Placement Agent Warrants to purchase our common stock at $2.50 per share. In addition, Bridges & PIPES, LLC was issued 83,334 Series A Warrants and TCMP3 Partners was issued 25,000 Series A Warrants for their agreement to waive their rights under the Registration Rights Agreement to be the sole registrants, together with Cornell Capital and Stealth Capital, in a demand registration made on China World Trade. They were issued the warrants pursuant to a Letter Agreement that, among other things, permitted China World Trade to enter into a Standby Equity Distribution Agreement with Cornell Capital Partners, LP and register the shares to be issued pursuant to the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement together with the shares and warrants owned by Bridges & PIPES, LLC and TCMP3 Partners on one registration statement and to be offered for sale pursuant to one prospectus.

In connection with the issuance of securities at this second closing, we relied on the exemption from registration of Section 4(2) under the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated pursuant thereto.

 
I. SHARE ISSUANCES - STANDBY EQUITY DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

 
On November 15, 2004, we entered into a Standby Equity Distribution Agreement with Cornell Capital Partners, LP and in connection therewith issued 225,000 shares of common stock to Cornell Capital as a commitment fee, which shares had a value of $517,500 on the date of issuance. On November 15, 2004, we also entered into a Placement Agent Agreement with Duncan Capital, and, in connection therewith issued 150,000 shares of common stock to Duncan Capital as compensation for services, which shares had a value of $345,000 on the date of issuance.

In connection with these issuances of securities under the Standby Equity Distribution Agreement and the Placement Agent Agreement, we relied on the exemption from registration of Section 4(2) under the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated pursuant thereto.

J. SHARE ISSUANCE - ACQUISITION OF CEO CLUBS CHINA LIMITED.

On April 7, 2004, China World Trade acquired 51% of the capital stock of CEO Clubs China Limited, a company organized and existing under the laws of China (“CEO Clubs”), pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with Centerstage Investments Limited, Mrs. Yuhuan Wang, Mr. Wencheng Cui, and New Earth Limited (collectively, the “Sellers”). Under the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement, China World Trade issued 80,000 shares of restricted common stock and 82,000 shares of common stock with registration rights, and paid $240,000 in cash, in exchange for 51% of the common stock of CEO Clubs, from the Sellers on a pro rata basis.

In this exchange offer, we relied on the exemption from registration of Section 4(2) under the Securities Act, based on the following facts: (1) the issuance was an isolated private transaction which did not involve a public offering; (2) there were only four offerees, (3) the offerees have agreed to the imposition of a restrictive legend on the face of the stock certificate representing the restricted shares, to the effect that they will not resell the stock unless their shares are registered or an exemption from registration is available; (4) the offerees were sophisticated investors; (5) there were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the stock; (6) the stock was not broken down into smaller denominations; and (7) the negotiations for the acquisition of CEO Clubs China and the issuance of the restricted stock pursuant thereto took place directly between the offerees and our management.

K. CONVERSION OF WARRANTS BY CHI HUNG TSANG AND POWERTRONIC HOLDINGS LIMITED (“POWERTRONIC”)

On July 20, 2004, Powertronic exercised a two-year warrant. Powertronic purchased 2,000,000 shares of the common stock of China World Trade at a price of US$0.575 per share. On December 15, 2004, Powertronic elected to exercise its remaining warrant to purchase 2,000,000 shares in a cashless exercise in which it acquired 1,574,074 shares of our common stock. Pursuant to the terms of the warrant, Powertronic tendered the warrant to us without providing the exercise price and received 1,574,074 shares of common stock. A total of 3,574,074 shares of common stock of China World Trade were issued in connection with the exercise of both warrants. As of December 31, 2004, Powertronic did not hold any warrants.

 
In this issuance of shares upon the exercise of warrants, we relied on the exemption from registration of Section 4(2) under the Securities Act, based on the following facts: (1) the issuance was an isolated private transaction which did not involve a public offering; (2) there was only one offeree, (3) the offeree has agreed to the imposition of a restrictive legend on the face of the stock certificate representing its shares, to the effect that it will not resell the stock unless its shares are registered or an exemption from registration is available; (4) the offeree was a sophisticated investor; (5) there were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the stock; and (6) the stock was not broken down into smaller denominations.
 
On March 22, 2004 and July 20, 2004, Mr. William Tsang exercised two 1,500,000 warrants to purchase 3,000,000 shares of the common stock of China World Trade at a price of US$0.75 and US$0.92 per share respectively. On December 15, 2004, Mr. Tsang elected to exercise a warrant to purchase 2,000,000 shares in a cashless exercise in which he acquired 1,648,148 shares of our common stock. Pursuant to the terms of the warrant, Mr. Tsang tendered the warrant to us without providing the exercise price and received 1,648,148 shares of common stock. A total of 4,648,148 shares of common stock of China World Trade were issued as set forth above. As of December 31, 2004, Mr. Tsang held two-year warrants to purchase 4,500,000 shares of the common stock of China World Trade at a price of US$0.75.

In this issuance of shares upon the exercise of warrants, we relied on the exemption from registration of Section 4(2) under the Securities Act, based on the following facts: (1) the issuance was an isolated private transaction which did not involve a public offering; (2) there was only one offeree, (3) the offeree has agreed to the imposition of a restrictive legend on the face of the stock certificate representing his shares, to the effect that he will not resell the stock unless his shares are registered or an exemption from registration is available; (4) the offeree was a sophisticated investor; (5) there were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the stock; and (6) the stock was not broken down into smaller denominations.

 

China World Trade shall indemnify to the fullest extent permitted by, and in the manner permissible under the laws of the State of Nevada, any person made, or threatened to be made, a party to an action or proceeding, whether criminal, civil, administrative or investigative, including an action involving liability under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, by reason of the fact that he is or was a director or officer of China World Trade Corporation, or served any other enterprise as director, officer or employee at the request of China World Trade. The Board of Directors, in its discretion, shall have the power on behalf of China World Trade to indemnify any person, other than a director or officer, made a party to any action, suit or proceeding by reason of the fact that he/she is or was an employee of China World Trade.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling an issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, the opinion of the Commission is that such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is therefore unenforceable.


Exhibit Number
Exhibit Description
3.1
Articles of Incorporation*
3.2
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation*
3.3
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (Name Change) (3)
3.4
Bylaws*
4
5
Legal Opinion (3)
10.1
Standby Equity Distribution Agreement-Executed (3)
10.2
Registration Rights Agreement-Executed (3)
10.3
Placement Agent Agreement-Executed (3)
10.4
Securities Purchase Agreement-Executed (3)
10.5
Registration Rights Agreement-Executed (3)
10.6
Bridges & PIPES LLC Series A Warrant Agreements-Executed (3)
10.7
TCMP3 Partners Series A Warrant Agreements-Executed (3)
10.8
Cornell Capital Partners, LP Series A Warrant Agreement-Executed (3)
10.9
Stealth Capital, LLC Series A Warrant Agreement-Executed (3)
10.10
Placement Agent’s Warrant Agreements-Executed (3)
10.11
Employment Agreement, as amended, with John H. W. Hui*
10.12
Employment Agreement, as amended, with Keith Yat Chor Wong*
10.13
Consulting Agreement with Greentree Financial Group, Inc. (3)
10.14
Facilities Lease Agreement*
10.15
2003 Non-Qualified Stock Compensation Plan (1)
10.16
10.17
21
List of Subsidiaries (3)
23.1
Consent of Harold H. Martin, Esq. (Included in exhibit 5) (3)
23.2
Consent of Moores Rowland Mazars (2)
 
*
Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s registration statement on Form 10-SB, filed with the Commission on September 9, 1999, SEC File No. 333-87992.
 
(1)  
Incorporated by reference from Form S-8 filed on December 22, 2003.
 
(2)  
Filed herewith.
 
(3)  
Previously filed.




The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:

1.
To file, during any period in which it offers or sells securities, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement to:

·  
Include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the securities Act of 1933.
·  
Reflect in the prospectus any facts or events which, individually or together, represent a fundamental change in the information in the registration statement; and notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in the volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration Fee" table in the effective registration statement.
·  
Include any additional or changed material information on the plan of distribution.

2.
That, for determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933, to treat each post-effective amendment as a new registration statement of the securities offered, and the offering of the securities at that time to be the initial bona fide offering.

3.
To file a post-effective amendment to remove from registration any of the securities that remain unsold at the end of the offering.

4.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.

5.
In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities, other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred and paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding, is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered hereby, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
 




In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all the requirements of filing of Form SB-2 and authorized this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, in the Guangzhou, The PRC on July 14, 2005.

China World Trade Corporation
/s/ John H. W. Hui                                    
By: John H. W. Hui
Title: Vice Chairman & CEO, Director

/s/ Bernard Chan                                        
By:  Bernard Chan
Title: Chief Financial Officer

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement was signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the date stated.

/s/ John H. W. Hui                                      
By: John H. W. Hui
Title: Vice Chairman and CEO, Director
Date: July 14, 2005

/s/ Chi Ming Chan                                      
By:  Chi Ming Chan
Title: General Manager, Director
Date: July 14, 2005

/s/ William Chi Hung Tsang                       
By: William Chi Hung Tsang
Title: Chairman and President
                                                            Date: July 14, 2005

/s/ Chao Ming Luo                                      
By: Chao Ming Luo
Title: Director
Date: July 14, 2005

/s/ Zeliang Chen                                          
By: Zeliang Chen
Title:  Vice Chairman and Director
Date: July 14, 2005
 
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