Many beginner entrepreneurs who start importing from China do not know which Incoterms option to choose when importing goods. Is FOB or CIF better for importing? Almost all Chinese companies will deliver goods using the shipping method specified in the … Read more
The Chinese New Year is the most important Chinese holiday. When you decide to import from China, you should take into account Chinese public holidays. Chinese New Year 2017 falls on January 28, 2017. What does it have to do … Read more
Popularly known as the “Shopper’s Paradise,” the Yiwu Market is the best place to source goods at prices that fit your budget. Visiting a vendor in person has its pros, but before you pack, don’t forget to check out these … Read more
When you plan your business trip to China in the second half of the year, you should remember that there are major holidays and difficulties in travel. The Mid Autumn Festival, also known as the Mooncake Festival, is one of … Read more
There are 21 free trade zones in China (FTZ). Companies in the FTZ enjoy many profits, like lower corporate tax rates and fast customs clearance. In 2021, China’s 21 FTZs contributed 17.3% of China’s total foreign trade. This article discusses … Read more
For those already familiar with importing from China or anyone thinking about starting to import from China, we’ve prepared a list of useful websites, free resources, and tips to use when trading with Chinese suppliers. Some of our resources are … Read more
The Chinese government is making life easier for foreign entrepreneurs trading with China. It made an announcement declaring it will translate Chinese trade-related laws and regulations into English. The reason is to help people around the world understand China’s trade … Read more
Are you looking for some good blogs to read about China? Look no further! We’ve scoured the Web and found the most interesting, most must-read China-related blogs. We’ve prepared a mixture of the 10 best Chinese blogs which we recommend … Read more
Canton Fair, also known as the China Import and Export Fair, is China’s biggest, best-known sourcing fair. It is held twice a year in Guangzhou (Canton), attracting over 200,000 visitors from over 200 countries and regions per session. In our … Read more
People are curious if companies from Hong Kong have the same rights to operate in China as, for example, companies registered in Beijing or Shanghai. The answer is short: No. Hong Kong, even though it is controlled by China, is … Read more
Do you run or plan to start importing from China but do not know whether your Chinese business partner is a legally registered company? This is a common problem when doing business with Chinese companies, especially when you do it … Read more
We have already written about how many Chinese scams can be avoided by confirming the existence of the company in the People’s Republic of China. A common importer’s mistake is to assume that if there is a website, there is … Read more
If you are trading with China, it is worth asking your business partners to send basic documents in order to reduce the risk of possible fraud. In the beginning, it is worth determining whether the company has a valid legal … Read more
Usually, in China, during the official holiday period, all official and governmental sectors are closed. There are some exceptions in the private sector, but most factories also stop working. When your company does business with China, it’s important to remember … Read more
Guest post by Maciej Brzozowski, representative of Port of Hamburg One of the megatrends in the economy of the last few years is outsourcing and concentrating on key competencies of the companies while leaving less relevant matters to the proven … Read more
Guest entry by Piotr R. Gajos, a Product Assessment Specialist at RiskCE I’d like to thank my colleagues from ExamineChina.com for inviting me to post a few entries on the “CE marking” topic. I liked the idea even more because … Read more
The Chinese New Year 2015 (the lunar new year) starts on February 19, 2015, but it is worth preparing in advance. It is the most important holiday in China, this has consequences for the rest of the business world. So … Read more
Doing business with the Chinese online may seem like a good opportunity. In most cases, online business is savvy, cost-effective, and easy: you save a lot of money, which would otherwise be spent on plane tickets, negotiations, or onsite checks, … Read more
Canton Fair is the longest-running and most significant trade show in China. It occurs twice a year, in spring and fall, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. The tradeshow attracts more than 200,000 visitors from over 200 countries and regions per session. … Read more
Apple presented the new iPhone model. This time the Cupertino-based company released two new smartphones, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Many Apple users are happy to have the choice between two different sizes of the new phone. The … Read more
The most popular B2B portal where you can source from China is undoubtedly Alibaba.com. Unfortunately, the portal also contains many listings of unreliable contractors and other traps. Many people ask what a “Gold Supplier” is. In this post, we will … Read more
Right from the beginning, Chinese products have been very well-known for their cheap price and inferior quality. People often saw them as tacky, and the “made in China” tag was not welcomed. Thanks to the not-up-to-standard Chinese goods in small … Read more
The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second-biggest festival in countries with Chinese culture. The 2014 Mid-Autumn Festival celebration falls on 8th September. Mid-Autumn Festival Mid-Autumn Festival, known as Zhōngqiū Jié, or, mainly in the countries of Western culture, Moon Festival, is … Read more
The infographics presented below show detailed information about the Chinese gold market, which has attracted a lot of attention worldwide because of its fast growth. As long as investment options in China are limited due to the economic policies, gold … Read more
Not long ago, the share of imports in the Chinese food market was very low (4% in 2007). But the situation changes very fast. The purchasing power of the Chinese people rises along with the appetite for imported food and … Read more
Many of our readers and customers ask us about the best and upcoming trade fairs in China. There are hundreds of these kinds of events every year in different cities all over the country. In response to the demand, we’ve … Read more
Polypropylene (PP) is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide range of products and applications. It is highly resistant to fatigue, heat, corrosion, and chemical leaching. It is among the top ninety traded products in the world. China is the … Read more
Xiaomi, one of the world’s largest smartphone makers, did not even offer a phone when it started but an operating system. Now, it is among the leading consumer electronics manufacturers. Check out facts about Xiaomi. Xiaomi Our other posts about … Read more
China is the “world’s factory,” so it comes as no surprise that it is the largest producer of pharmaceutical ingredients on the globe. Who has not heard of Sinopharm, China’s most valuable pharmaceutical brand? Pharmaceuticals from China Where are pharmaceuticals … Read more
In our blog, we want to inspire you to source products from China. We have already described several cases of successful China sourcing, including GoPro and Nest Labs. This time, we write about an everyday product, eyewear from Warby Parker. … Read more
We have several times reported on the impressive development of Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer. The founder of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, recently gave an interview. He explains the reasons for the company’s successes and emphasizes its unique characteristics. What is … Read more