Letter 1Self-introductionDear Sirs,Through the courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce in Tokyo, we have learned that you have been supplying the best quality foods all over the world, and we are sure there is a large demand for various exotic foods in our country. We are writing to you in the hope of establishing business relations with you.We are the largest food trading company in Japan with offices or representatives in all major cities and towns in the country. We have been importing a large variety of foods from Europe and the U.S.A. and consider that we have considerable experience in this field.A bright prospect for your products in our market is foreseeable, We look forward to hearing from you and assure you of our close cooperation at all times. Yours faithfully,Letter 2Asking to Establish Business Relations Dear Sirs,Your letter of November 21 addressed to our sister corporation in Shanghai has been transferred to us for attention. As the items fall within the scope of business activities, we shall be pleased to enter into direct business relations with you. We have learned that you are one of the leading importers and wholesalers of Electric and Electronic Machinery and Equipment in Thailand. We are exporters of the same lines of business, having a business background of some 40 years, and are now particularly interested in exporting to your country Electronic Products of all types.All kinds of our products are good sellers and worth commendation for their excellent quality. If you are interested in marketing these products at your end, please let us know and we shall be pleased to send you our quotations and sample books upon receipt of your specific enquiries.We look forward to your favorable reply. Yours faithfully, Letter 3Asking for CataloguesDear Sirs,We owe your name and address to Bank of China, Lagos Branch, through whom we have learnt you are exporters of Chinese Textiles and Cotton Piece Goods. For your information, textiles are our main imports, but now we are especially interested in importing Printed Shirting from your country.If you can assure us of workable prices, excellent quality and prompt delivery, we shall be able to deal in these goods on a substantial scale.We would therefore highly appreciate it if you would send us by airmail catalogues, sample books and all necessary information regarding Printed Shirting, so as to acquaint us with the material and workmanship of your supplies. We are looking forward to your early reply. Yours faithfully,Letter 4Asking to Establish Business RelationsDear Sirs,Your name and address have been recommended to us by the Commercial Counselors Office of our Embassy in your country as well-established importers of light industrial goods in your country. We now avail ourselves of this opportunity to write to you and see if we can establish business relations by a start of some practical transactions.Our corporation is established for the purpose of carrying on import and export business as well as other activities in connection with foreign trade. We are active in commercial intercourse with the trade and financial circles of various countries and districts. We are striving to expand economic cooperation and exchange of technology with foreign countries, and to utilize common and reasonable international practices in a flexible way.To acquaint you with light industrial goods we handle, we are sending you, by separate airmail, a commodity list and several sample books for your reference. We welcome your inquiries. Yours faithfully,Letter 5Invitation to Guangzhou FairGentlemen:We are glad to learn that you are considering a visit to China to pave the way for cooperation between our two companies.We agree with you that a discussion between us in person is beneficial and necessary. As the next session of the Chinese Export Commodities Fair in Guangzhou is to be held from April 15 to April 27, 2000 in the city of Guangzhou in southern China, we would like to suggest that you attend it. The general manager and sales representatives of our company will be there to meet you and conduct negotiations with you. Some of the new products will be on display at our stands at the Fair. After the visit to the Fair you are welcome to come to the city of Nanjing to see some of the factories you are interested in.Provided you have decided on such a visit, we will forward you a formal invitation, with which you can apply for an entry visa.We are confident that our meeting at the Fair will be productive and lead to advance of our business relations. Yours sincerely,Letter 6An itinerary of a VisitGentlemen:We are in receipt of your telex message this morning. In compliance with your request, we have made a tentative itinerary for your trad