CP1897.com is The Commercial Press (H.K.) Ltd's flagship for diversified electronic business services.

Since its inception in March 1999, it has revolutionized traditional concepts of bookstore operation by promoting Chinese culture and reading worldwide through the Internet. Its comprehensive catalogue currently lists over 1 million titles, half of which are English and the other half Chinese. This makes CP1897.com, of all the online bookstores in the world to date, the one listing the most Chinese titles from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and with the largest quantity of available Chinese stock.

In addition to selling printed books and magazines, CP1897.com also offers print-on-demand books and electronic books to all kinds of clients, from individuals to colleges, institutes and corporations. A special webpage, "Corporate Customers' Net", is designed for group subscribers as a platform for online shopping.

CP1897.com places a priority on providing readers with advice and guidance. For this reason a continuously updated supply of information about new titles from around the world, particularly from Chinese-speaking regions, is posted at the website, together with the latest publishing news and reading trends. Recommended reading lists from academics and specialists in different fields are also provided, with a view to enhancing people's reading habits. A simple switch for toggling between traditional and simplified Chinese characters is provided to facilitate searches of titles and contents. Information offered covers not only best-sellers, award-winners and new titles, but also unconventional or little known publications to cater for readers' special requirements.

CP1897.com has already obtained several prestigious awards, such as the "Best e-Business Network Award", the "E-nnovator of the Year Award", the "eTailing Design and Innovation Award", the "UUNET/HKET Business Website of the Year Award 2000", etc. These awards have enhanced the company's successful brand name and corporate image.
At present, the website has almost 200,000 registered users. Online book sales are increasing every month, with 30-40% of the sales coming from abroad. Constant innovation and refinements are being made and new logistic systems are being adopted, in order to enhance delivery efficiency and improve overall service to clients.

During more than three years of low-profile operation, we have expanded greatly and become thoroughly acquainted with reading trends. We are now able to offer much more information about books, opening up new vistas in reading and guiding readers in the search for their favorite books.

Looking ahead, CP1897.com will expand its business in Hong Kong, Greater China and abroad by capitalizing on its present competitive edge and insights. To realize its mission of "finding quality books for the global Chinese community", CP1897.com will enrich the flow of information and offer improved service in order to open up exciting prospects for 21st century reading. Wherever they are, readers will be able to enjoy the pleasure of relaxing in an armchair with a good book.