The objective of China Sourcing is to raise awareness of China as a provider of highly skilled technology services and gain recognition for China's vibrant technology outsourcing industry. China Sourcing includes leading China-based software development and technology outsourcing providers. Under the umbrella brand of "China Sourcing", participants benefit from the opportunity to promote themselves to overseas business partner and grow their international business network. China Sourcing also expects its online presence to facilitate communication between interested buyers and China-based vendors. The joint sponsors of the China Sourcing initiative are: Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission. The Commission is responsible for the development of the science and technology as well as the software industry in Beijing. Beijing Municipal Commission of Commerce. The Commission is part of the municipal government and in charge of domestic and foreign trade relations, as well as international economic cooperation. Beijing Software Industry Productivity Center, which is a non-profit intermediary service provider aiming at promoting the development of the software and IT service industry.