TORONTO, Nov. 4, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspire International, Inc's. ("Aspire" or the "Company") (OTCBB:APIT) has hired Chan Hoi Ming to establish and lead the mining operations and business development operations of its wholly owned subsidiary Aspire (GuangXi) Inc. in China.
Chan Hoi Ming has over 18 years of professional experience as a successful Chinese Entrepreneur focusing on property investment and management. Ming brings to his position of President of Aspire (GuangXi) Inc. significant expertise regarding Chinese law, business operations, government regulations, and collaborating with senior officials in China. In his newly created position, Ming will be responsible for the development and expansion of the 100 tons per day FangCheng Manganese project, located in China's GuangXi province.
Liao Dong Wang has been elected Chairman of the Board of Aspire (GuangXi) Inc. Wang was employed as General Manager and Chief Operating Officer for two mines owned by Wu Xuan Manganese Zinc Mining Co. from 1993 to 2003. Wang also established Wu Xuan Zinc Wang Mining Co. Ltd. and served in the position of General Manager. Wang brings vast experience in mining operations to his position as Chairman of the Board and will be a key component to the company's success.
Liao Dong Shang will serve as Director of Committee for Aspire (GuangXi) Inc. Shang was employed by the Hydro Co. in Liuzhou, Guangxi and established Liuzhou Yi Sheng Da Trading Co. Ltd. In 2003, Wang started Wu Xuan Zinc Wang Mining Co. Ltd. and managed its operations over the next 3 years. Additionally, Wang has started several mining companies in Guangxi and concentrates all of his efforts in the Mining Industry.
Mo Xiong was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Aspire (GuangXi) Inc. Xiong has held the position of manager for several different manufacturing facilities since 1992, gaining vast experience in manufacturing operations over the last 16 years. Xiong started the Lead Zinc mine at Wu Xuan and established and served as the Managing Director of, Guangxi Wu Xuan Kwang Tai Mining Co. Ltd.
About Aspire International Inc.
Aspire International Inc. (OTCBB:APIT) was registered in the state of Maryland.
Perfisans Networks Corporation, (www.perfisans.com), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aspire International Inc. and is headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada.
Aspire GuangXi Inc. (http://www.apit.ca) is a Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise (WOFE) in China. The company is led by a seasoned management team to manage and oversee the mining operations.
More information can be obtained from the Company's web site at www.perfisans.com and http://www.apit.ca
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