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| Re: | |
| | Form 20-F for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2012 |
| | Filed April 26, 2013 |
| | File No. 000-30678 |
On behalf of and as counsel to Global Sources Ltd. (the “Company”) and as discussed by telephone earlier today with Kathryn Jacobson, we have requested an extension of time to reply to your letter dated November 8, 2013 to Ms. Connie Lai of the Company, regarding the above-referenced report, until November 29, 2013. Per my telephone conversation earlier today with Kathryn Jacobson, our request for an extension until November 29, 2013 was granted.
The Company appreciates the Staff’s consideration. The Company continues to diligently prepare a response.
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Please direct any questions or concerns regarding this request to the undersigned at the number indicated above. Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely, /s/ Stuart G. Downing |
Assistant Director
Division of Corporation Finance
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F. Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
VIA EDGAR
| cc: | Dean Suehiro Gregory Dundas Connie Lai Adrian Sims Joshua Goldberg |
