CE marking is mandatory for many product groups. It is a manufacturer’s or his authorized representative’s declaration that the product meets the requirements stated in the New Approach directives. Machinery, toys, and medical devices, as well as all devices that … Read more
Beijing, the capital of China, is one of the most popular cities among tourists. This is the second (after Shanghai) city in terms of population in China, and, in addition, one of the four separated cities bordering the Hebei province … Read more
The Member States of the European Union decided to lift trade barriers to stimulate mutual trade and to establish a common policy with non-EU countries. Thus, the single European market was created. One of the main obstacles was national requirements … Read more
The dynamic development and openness to cross-border sales have made Chinese e-commerce dominate. People outside of China are buying on a large scale on Chinese e-commerce platforms, and the Chinese are increasingly willing to open up to cross-border shopping. Selling … Read more
International cooperation requires adaptation to the circumstances of both countries. Entrepreneurs dealing with Chinese businesspeople should be particularly aware of the irregular calendar of Chinese holidays. Those traveling to China should also be mindful of the dates of public holidays. … Read more
A user manual can be quite a troublesome matter for many importers. The root of the problem is mostly the lack of knowledge about products that require such instructions. Not attaching a user manual may result in the goods being … Read more
Due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, many events, such as conferences or festivals, have been canceled or postponed. The situation is no different with trade shows. Nevertheless, the organizers are looking for ways to make some of them happen, even … Read more
Alibaba is a well-known B2B shopping platform (a transaction between two or more businesses). It is different from transactions between enterprises and individual clients, referred to as B2C. Alibaba.com belongs to the Alibaba Group, founded in 1999 in Hangzhou by … Read more
It would be unimaginable to live in a world where textiles are non-existent. We dress up and decorate our surroundings with fabrics. Around 83% of the globally produced textiles come from China. The largest production area of fabrics in China … Read more
Recently, up to a million Chinese companies have disappeared, leaving their customers out in the cold. Not all of them survived the difficult economic times. Due to the increased bankruptcies of Chinese factories, we remind you to verify even the … Read more
International Trade Rules, widely known as Incoterms, are updated every ten years. Incoterms define the conditions for the worldwide exchange of goods, namely the allocation of costs and obligations between the buyer and the seller. The latest Incoterms 2020 came … Read more
Disposable gloves come in handy in many situations. Single-use gloves are used for hand and arm protection, mainly in household cleaning, medical, forensic, automotive, scientific, food service, and industrial applications. Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, we see a great interest in … Read more
Children quickly grow out of their clothes and shoes, which is why there is a huge demand for children’s clothes and accessories. China is the largest producer and exporter of clothing. The value of the Chinese children’s clothing market is … Read more
There has been a great interest in importing hand sanitizers from China. For entrepreneurs planning to import this type of product, we have collected and prepared useful information. Hand sanitizers from China – production areas By far, the largest number … Read more
As there is a larger demand for medical maks, production has quickened. Most masks are made in China, in total at least 50% of global production. Therefore, importing medical masks from China is a big topic. According to WHO recommendations, … Read more
The coronavirus epidemic is a source of concern and many doubts, for example, regarding shipping. Many wonder what impact shipments from Aliexpress coronavirus might have. We already know that parcels arriving from China are safe and do not contain the … Read more
Due to the rapidly growing coronavirus epidemic (SARS-CoV-2) worldwide, detecting infected people as early as possible is necessary. In this case, rapid tests for the presence of coronavirus come to the rescue. It turns out that coronavirus tests can be … Read more
The official statement from the Deputy Director of the Trade Department of Guangdong stated that due to the spreading coronavirus pandemic, the Canton Fair was postponed. The spring edition of the Canton Fair should start on April 15 and last … Read more
Recently, there has been a growing interest in Asian cosmetics, including Chinese ones. Several years ago, it would be difficult to come across an aisle in a drugstore containing cosmetics from this part of the world. Now, it is very … Read more
The coronavirus pandemic has generated a high demand for medical equipment around the world. We noticed increased interest among importers in such items as face masks and antibacterial gels. Many suppliers of these products can be found on Alibaba. Unfortunately, … Read more
Levi Strauss and Jacob W. Davis, when designing durable denim jeans for farmers and miners, probably did not think that jeans would become the most common wardrobe piece in the world. It is estimated that 6 billion pairs of jeans … Read more
Footwear is an indispensable element of our everyday life. What is more, different occasions and circumstances require different kinds of shoes to protect or embellish our feet. After all, we cannot wear trainers for a business meeting or high heels … Read more
The coronavirus has already led to a significant disruption in the supply chain, causing delays and shortages of goods in some regions. The rapidly spreading virus prompts mass event organizers to at least postpone events. We present some of the … Read more
Stones are elegant, stylish, and cool to the touch. They are associated with luxury and sophistication. Stones are widely used in construction, as decoration, and as material for gravestones. For over a decade, China has been exporting over 20 million … Read more
Shanghai is one of the most popular cities in China, visited by numerous people from around the world. Some go on a tourist trip, while others plan to stay there a little longer. Many people choose to study in this … Read more
International Commercial Terms, also known as Incoterms, is a series of terms of sale that apply worldwide. Incoterms determine the allocation of costs and obligations of the seller and the buyer. These rules are updated every ten years. In Incoterms … Read more
Mastercard has obtained preliminary approval to create and operate bank cards in RMB. Mastercard’s activity in China is gaining access to the $27 trillion payments market (2018) as part of the financial opening of China. The new Mastercard project is … Read more
Sometimes we would like to enjoy the beautiful surroundings, but without devoting much of our energy to maintaining it. Artificial flowers and plants are, therefore, ideal decorations. Manufactured flowers can be made of silk, soap petals, and paper. Everyone will … Read more
It would seem like it is harder and harder to stay healthy in this day and age. It is no surprise that the number of people interested in sports is increasing. One of the best things you can do for … Read more
Pets can be the best medicine. It has been proven that owning a pet benefits the owner’s health. It decreases not only depression and anxiety but also the risk of a heart attack. As it improves the quality of life, … Read more
It seems that in today’s, so rapidly changing world, not using technological innovations is limiting. Most Chinese mobile phones, notebooks, displays, and other electronic products are exported, which makes China a global production base. Shenzhen being an unrivaled production area … Read more