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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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Legal and intellectual property· 9 min read
Intellectual Property Protection in China: A Guide for Importers
China grants a trademark to whoever files first, not to whoever owns the brand. This guide shows how to register, contract and enforce so your brand, designs and know-how stay yours.
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Importing from China· 9 min read
Compliance Challenges for Foreign Companies in China: A Health Check
China's Company Law, beneficial owner rules, data laws and new VAT Law all change what your China company must do. A yearly health check helps you find the gaps before a regulator or bank does.
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Importing from China· 8 min read
Belt and Road Initiative: What It Means for Your Supply Chain
China's Belt and Road Initiative has added ports, railways and industrial zones across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Here is what it changes for importers and how to use it in your shipping plans.
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Industries and sectors· 9 min read
Labour Costs in China: How the Changing Workforce Affects Prices
China's workforce is ageing, shrinking and becoming better educated, and wages keep rising. Here is what that means for factory prices, lead times and where you source your products.
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Trade fairs· 9 min read
Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025: What Importers Should Know
The World Economic Forum's 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions met in Tianjin in June 2025. Here is who attended, the five themes, the reports launched, and what they mean for your sourcing plans.
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Trade fairs· 9 min read
Trade Fairs in China: How to Find Products and Suppliers
Which trade fairs in China are worth your trip, how to prepare, what to ask at the booth and how to follow up so a few days in the exhibition halls turn into reliable suppliers and real orders.
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Shipping and logistics· 10 min read
Logistics and Shipping from China: A Comprehensive Guide
How to move goods from a Chinese factory to your warehouse: choosing between sea, air, rail and express, the six stages of the journey, the documents that clear customs, and the costs nobody puts on the quote.
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Economy and the Belt and Road· 8 min read
China and Central Bank Digital Currencies: The Impact on Trade
China's digital yuan and the mBridge network with the UAE and Saudi Arabia could make paying Chinese suppliers faster and less costly. Here is what is real today, what is not, and how to prepare.
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Economy and the Belt and Road· 9 min read
China's Knowledge Economy: A Timeline Roadmap With Indicators
A phase-by-phase roadmap for China's shift to a knowledge economy, from 0 to 36 months, with the indicators to track at each stage and what the shift means for importers choosing suppliers.
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Economy and the Belt and Road· 7 min read
Digital Transformation in China: What It Means for Importers
China's factories, shops and payment systems are going digital fast. Here is which industries lead, which technologies drive it, and how a Gulf importer can use it to find better suppliers.
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Importing from China· 7 min read
Myths and Facts About Green Trade in China: An Importer's Guide
Green products from China are often seen as costly, slow and hard to verify. Six common myths, the facts behind them, and how to check a supplier's green claims before you pay.
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Economy and the Belt and Road· 7 min read
China Free Trade Agreements: New Deals and What They Mean for You
China has signed and implemented 16 free trade agreements, including RCEP, the largest in the world. Here is what they change for tariffs and supply chains, and where Gulf and Yemeni traders stand.
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