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Practical guides on importing from China, company formation, trade fairs, shipping and investing in the Chinese market.
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Importing from China· 9 min read
Risk Management When Importing from China: A Practical Guide
Cargo held at port, surprise fees, disputes that go nowhere and late deliveries all have causes you can plan for. This guide shows how to vet suppliers, structure payments and contracts, and spread risk.
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Importing from China· 11 min read
10 Common Mistakes When Importing from China and How to Avoid Them
Most losses when importing from China come from the importer's own mistakes, not supplier fraud. Here are the 10 that Gulf and Yemeni traders repeat most, and exactly what to do about each one.
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Trade fairs· 9 min read
Canton Fair Guide: Dates, Phases and Essential Tips for Buyers
The Canton Fair runs every spring and autumn in Guangzhou, in three phases by product sector. This guide explains the calendar, what each phase covers, and how to prepare, work the floor and follow up.
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Trade fairs· 9 min read
Canton Fair Negotiation: Best Strategies with Suppliers
Deals at the Canton Fair are often shaped in a few minutes at the booth. Here is how a sourcing agent prepares, builds trust and trades concessions so you leave with terms that hold.
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Trade fairs· 8 min read
Canton Fair Tips: How to Turn Your Visit into Real Deals
Many buyers leave the Canton Fair with bags of catalogues and no orders. This guide shows you how to plan, evaluate suppliers, close preliminary agreements and follow up so your trip pays for itself.
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Trade fairs· 8 min read
Canton Fair: Why Importers Go and How to Make the Trip Pay
The Canton Fair in Guangzhou puts about 30,000 exhibitors in one place over three phases. Here is what it offers an importer, how the phases split, and how to plan a visit that ends in orders.
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Trade fairs· 10 min read
Visiting the Canton Fair: A Guide to China's Great Trade Window
The Canton Fair is the shortest route to meeting thousands of factories in a week, provided you arrive prepared. This guide covers the phases, travel, connectivity, what to ask at each booth and what to do afterwards.
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Trade fairs· 12 min read
Canton Fair Invitation: Registration, Visa and Other Routes
The Canton Fair invitation for foreign buyers is free and you can get it yourself in minutes. Here is how to register, how to use it for a China visa, and what to do if online registration fails.
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Industries and sectors· 11 min read
Made in China 2025 for importers: choosing your Chinese supplier
Made in China 2025 reshaped factories in ten sectors. Here is what that means for a Gulf importer choosing a Chinese supplier: where supply has matured, where to be careful and what to check before you order.
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Company formation in China· 10 min read
How to Choose an Accounting Firm in China for Your Company
Your tax obligations in China start in the first month, even before you issue an invoice. Here is what an accounting firm does, which services you actually need, how to choose one and what it costs.
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Company formation in China· 8 min read
Work Permit for Foreigners in China: The Social Security Card Change
Since 1 December 2024, China records foreigners' work permits on the social security card instead of a paper permit. Here is what changed, who it affects and what you and your employer must do.
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Company formation in China· 12 min read
Company registration address in China: real, virtual or fake
Your registered address appears on your Chinese business licence and can be inspected at any time. Learn the difference between real, virtual and fake addresses, when each fits, and how to check an offer is legal.
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