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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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Trade fairs· 8 min read
Virtual Trade Fairs in China: How to Use Them to Find Suppliers
China's major trade fairs now run online and hybrid platforms alongside their halls. Here is how the main fairs compare, what virtual fairs do well, and how to turn an online contact into a checked supplier.
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Shipping and logistics· 10 min read
Logistics and Supply Chain Management in China: An Importer's Guide
How China's ports, railways, airports and warehouses move your goods, where supply chains break down, and how a Gulf importer can plan shipping, customs and insurance to avoid delays and surprise costs.
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Industries and sectors· 9 min read
AI in Chinese Manufacturing: How It Improves Efficiency
Artificial intelligence now schedules orders, inspects products and predicts machine failures in thousands of Chinese factories. Here is what it changes for your lead times, quality and supplier choice.
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Economy and the Belt and Road· 8 min read
Business Model Canvas for Fintech in Chinese Trade: A Practical Guide
A filled-in business model canvas for fintech in Chinese trade, with a risk matrix and a real invoice-financing use case, for founders building a trade fintech and importers choosing one.
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Shipping and logistics· 10 min read
Air and Land Shipping from China: Cost and Time Comparison
What air, sea, rail and truck shipping from China cost per kilogram and per tonne, how long each takes, what pushes prices up in peak season, and how to choose the right mode for your goods.
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Investing in China· 8 min read
Investing in China's Developing Regions: Beyond the Big Cities
Third- and fourth-tier Chinese cities invest far more of their GDP than the national average, but that does not make every one a good place for your money. Here is how to tell the difference.
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Company formation in China· 8 min read
How to Set Up a Factory in China: Steps from A to Z
Thinking of owning production rather than buying from suppliers? Follow the steps to set up a factory in China, from feasibility and location to company registration, licences, hiring and supply chain.
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Legal and intellectual property· 7 min read
Intellectual Property Protection in China: A Guide for Traders
China grants rights to whoever files first. Learn how to register trademarks, patents and copyright in China, write contracts that protect your designs, and act when someone copies you.
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Economy and the Belt and Road· 8 min read
Chinese Monetary Policy: How It Moves Commodity and Export Prices
A study of 26 years of data shows how Chinese interest rates and money supply move global commodity prices. Here is what it found and how an importer can use it to time orders and protect margins.
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Legal and intellectual property· 8 min read
Assessing Geopolitical Risks and Their Impact on Your China Trade
Wars, sanctions, cyber attacks and extreme weather now shape what you pay and when your goods arrive from China. This guide shows how to assess geopolitical risks and protect your supply chain.
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Importing from China· 9 min read
Qianhai and Shenzhen: China's Silicon Valley and the Greater Bay Area
Qianhai and Shenzhen sit at the heart of the Greater Bay Area, where DJI, BYD, Tencent and Huawei were built. Learn what each GBA city makes and how to plan a sourcing trip there.
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Shipping and logistics· 9 min read
Global Supply Chain Challenges and Their Impact on Chinese Trade
The US-China trade war, export controls and route changes are reshaping how goods leave China. Here is what that means for a Gulf importer's costs, lead times and supplier choices, and how to protect your orders.
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