China is the leading exporter of textiles on the globe. Recently Chinese labor costs have risen; the cost of raw materials also has increased. However, Chinese suppliers can still provide better quality products at lower prices when selling in bulk. … Read more
China is among the biggest furniture markets in the world. The rising housing market and the increasing purchasing power of Chinese consumers ignite the demand for furniture. Due to deforestation, Chinese manufacturers usually process wood imported from other Asian countries … Read more
Over the years, many web pages have been blocked in China. The long blocklist was extended to include Wall Street Journal and Reuters. These are not the only English-language web pages that cannot be accessed from China. It is all … Read more
Chinese chemical industry has been developing very quickly in the few decades. It can be said that China generates one-third of the world’s global demand for chemical reagents (which is more than Europe). The government strictly controls foreign investments and … Read more
The car market is among the most competitive and challenging. If the company wants to be present in the market, it must fulfill many rules and regulations. Whole-car import is considered especially troublesome, so most of the small and medium … Read more
Despite the growing prices and labor costs, China will remain the most important electronic equipment manufacturing base. There are many electronics producers in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. It is thanks to a large, qualified workforce and an efficient supply chain. But … Read more
For a long time, Western buyers of Chinese merchandise had two transportation options. They could choose fast but expensive air transport or economical maritime transport. Over the years, air freight and sea freight have risen. Then their alternative got more … Read more
“Chinese people are buying infant milk powder formula abroad!” “British retailers had limited the purchases of milk powder to two tins per customer!” – these kinds of news appeared quite often, and many Western businessmen started to think, “Well, maybe … Read more
The Chinese e-commerce market is expanding. The added value of the digital economy in China accounted for more than 38% of the country’s GDP. Almost ¼ of physical goods (FMCG) were bought online, compared to 4% in the US. It … Read more
The growing importance of China is reflected not only in the large number of Chinese companies making big investments overseas but also in the influx of foreign nationals into China. If you do business in China and plan to go … Read more
Territorial dispute or conflict is a disagreement over the control of land between political entities, such as states. China is becoming the world’s superpower, no wonder the Chinese government is voicing territorial claims against many of its neighbors. China’s territorial … Read more
October 1st is China National Day, one of the most important holidays in China. The celebrations commemorate the establishment of the People’s Republic of China on Saturday, October 1st, 1949. National Day of the People’s Republic of China All historians agree … Read more
Being an isolated “Kingdom under the Heavens” is one thing, but the drive to get profits is another. Throughout its long history, China has implemented many measures to promote international trade, and one of the most frequent is opening a … Read more
The population of China is over 1.4 billion. Over the past four decades, 800 million people have been lifted out of extreme poverty in China. More than half of the Chinese represent the middle class. On the other end of … Read more
Every year, the Chinese in China and abroad celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, which indicates the end of harvests and the beginning of autumn. The festival is held on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar. Like … Read more
If you pay attention, you can spot a “CE” mark on the packaging of some products. What does it mean? The CE symbol means that the given product complies with EU requirements and was put into circulation. Which products on … Read more
Knowledge of the most important terms in international trade is crucial for mutual understanding. For example, one of the most common terms is “certificate of origin.” What is this document, and how to obtain it? What is the Certificate of … Read more
As soon as you sign a contract with your Chinese partner, the problem of transferring money to China arises. We no longer perceive China to be far from us – you can reach it by plane in a matter of … Read more
Since the economic crisis hit, many have thought that the positive influence of the Chinese economy may somehow revert the unfavorable course of events. It swiftly recovered after 2009, reacted well to the governmental stimulus pack, and regained its previous … Read more
How to achieve success in China? We prepared a short guide for everyone who wishes to enter this promising market. If you want to start your business operations in China, you should remember the following 10 things. 10 steps for … Read more
It is not easy to avoid conflicts in business. It gets even more complicated when both parties come from different countries and represent different cultures and traditions. That’s the case with doing business in China. Sometimes the court passes the … Read more
China is the world’s largest manufacturer and home to the world’s largest middle-class market. Over 900 million people spend $22 billion every day. Before you tap into the Chinese market, make sure you protect your intellectual property. How to register … Read more
A typical internet user has several habits that he formed over the years. If we want to search for information, we usually open Google even without thinking. The corporation from Mountain View has practically monopolized the world’s internet search market, … Read more
Tablets and smartphones have conquered the Chinese market. There are over 970 million smartphone and 460 million tablet users in China. There is a lot of potential in the Chinese mobile apps market. Tencent Holding, which developed popular QQ messenger … Read more
Android is the most popular mobile operating system in China. It holds a share of about 78% of the Chinese market. The second most popular is iOS, with a share of about 21%. How is Android in China possible if … Read more
We often receive inquiries from EU entrepreneurs regarding sourcing cellphones and tablets from China. The most asked question is how much duty they will pay on importing cellphones and tablets from China to the EU. Read further to get the … Read more
Everyone who visited China in the last few years is well aware that to go through customs and enter China, a valid visa is necessary. The procedure may not be complicated, and you can always ask a specialized company for … Read more
We have been receiving numerous questions about manufacturing our product in China: whether it is possible or not, what attention must be paid, and how to begin with the so-called China sourcing. We have also received a lot of questions … Read more
Registering a company in China is still a relatively complicated procedure, despite the fact that the People’s Republic of China authorities try to make those procedures easier for foreign businessmen. There are four basic types of business presence in China. Opening … Read more