China will hold an international conference on April 17-18 in a bid to promote the development of e-commerce in the country.

Launched by China E-commerce Association, the conference will focus on the flows of information, commodities and funds. It will also discuss problems in China's e-commerce development, including credibility, legislation, security and logistics.

The conference will draw more than 800 participants, said Wei Zichuan with the organizing committee.

There would be government officials, businessmen and experts in the field as well as prestigious companies from China, the United States, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Europe.

E-commerce is currently in the early stage in China. Lack of credibility and legislation have become serious problems hindering the development of e-commerce in the country. 

(Xinhua News Agency February 2, 2005)