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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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Investing in China· 10 min read
China Tech Investment: Sectors, Incentives and Steps to Enter
Where the money is going in Chinese technology, which incentives foreign investors can actually use, and the order of steps that keeps you away from restricted activities and missed tax breaks.
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Economy and the Belt and Road· 8 min read
China Economic Outlook: A Driving Force for the Global Economy
China set a 5% growth target for 2024 and met it, but the IMF expects growth to slow to 3.3% by 2029. Here is what a slower, more selective China means for your prices, suppliers and payment terms.
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Investing in China· 8 min read
China Renewable Energy Investment as Fossil Fuel Demand Falls
China plans to invest over USD 300 billion in solar, wind and smart grids and aims for renewables to pass 50% of its energy mix by 2030. Here is what that means for Gulf buyers of panels, inverters and batteries.
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Importing from China· 7 min read
China Imports 2025: What the Figures Mean for Gulf Traders
China imported USD 1.45 trillion of goods in the first seven months of 2025. Here is who supplied it, what it bought, and how a Gulf trader can use those figures to sell to China or source from it.
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Industries and sectors· 9 min read
Smart Manufacturing in China: How Robots and AI Change Sourcing
China has built more than 30,000 basic-level smart factories and 230 at its top tier. Here is what that means for quality, lead times and how you choose suppliers as an importer.
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Economy and the Belt and Road· 16 min read
The Belt and Road Initiative: What It Means for Gulf Importers
China presents the Belt and Road Initiative as the backbone of a global community with a shared future. Here is its history, its principles and what it changes for a Gulf or Arab importer in practice.
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Quality and inspection· 8 min read
Contract Manufacturing in China: Advantages and Disadvantages
What contract manufacturing in China gives you on cost, speed and capacity, where the real risks sit, and the steps, contract terms and checks that protect your product and your money.
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Importing from China· 8 min read
Legal Challenges in Import and Export from China: A Practical Guide
China's legal system works differently from the Gulf and the West. This guide covers ownership limits, security review, company structures, reporting duties, labour law and supplier contracts.
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Economy and the Belt and Road· 8 min read
Luxury Goods Trade in China: Market Shifts and Openings for Traders
China's luxury market fell 18% to 20% in 2024, yet beauty and fragrance held up. Here is what changed, why shoppers moved abroad, and where a Gulf trader can still find an opening.
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Economy and the Belt and Road· 9 min read
Services Trade Between China and the World: Where the Openings Are
The world now depends more on China than China depends on the world. Here is what the shift means for services trade, where Gulf and Arab businesses can find openings, and how to measure your own exposure.
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Suppliers and sourcing· 8 min read
Digital Yuan Cross-Border Payments: What Importers Need to Know
What central bank digital currencies and the digital yuan are, how projects such as mBridge could cut the cost and time of paying Chinese suppliers, and how Gulf importers should pay today while these systems develop.
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Importing from China· 9 min read
Ethical Sourcing from China: Fair Trade Checks for Importers
Buyers and regulators now ask who made your goods and how. Learn which ethical risks matter when importing from China, which certificates prove something, and how to vet a factory before you pay.
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