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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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Economy and the Belt and Road· 8 min read
Agricultural Trade Between China and the World: A Guide for Importers
China is one of the three main players in world agricultural trade. Here is what that means for a Gulf importer: the challenges that move prices and rules, the opportunities, and how to run a food shipment safely.
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Economy and the Belt and Road· 8 min read
Bilateral Trade Between China and Arab Countries: New Horizons
China-Arab trade passed USD 400 billion in 2024, and Hainan Free Trade Port is opening new routes. Here is what the latest cooperation means for Arab importers and how to act on it.
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E-commerce· 7 min read
Cross-Border E-commerce in China: A Guide for Foreign Brands
How foreign brands sell to Chinese consumers through cross-border e-commerce without a Chinese company: the main platforms, how the bonded and direct-mail models work, the rules, and how to market once you are live.
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E-commerce· 9 min read
Social E-commerce in China: How Word-of-Mouth Marketing Sells
In China, people buy straight from a video, a post or a chat without leaving the app. Here is how social e-commerce works, which platforms lead, and how a Gulf brand can use it at home or in China.
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Importing from China· 8 min read
Product Quality When Importing from China: How to Ensure It
Good samples do not guarantee a good shipment. Learn how specifications, factory audits, AQL inspections and certification protect product quality when importing from China.
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Importing from China· 8 min read
Compliance Checklist for Importing from China: Step by Step
A four-stage compliance checklist for importing from China: find the rules for your product, prove it meets them, prepare the shipment and keep records after arrival, with a quick decision tree by product type.
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Importing from China· 10 min read
Importing from China: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
The four stages of a first import from China, from checking you are allowed to import and picking a product with margin, to finding a supplier, choosing sea or air, and clearing customs at home.
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Suppliers and sourcing· 10 min read
Sustainability in Chinese Industry: Eco-Friendly Suppliers in China
China's climate targets and new disclosure rules are reaching factories. Here is how to find, verify and contract eco-friendly suppliers in China with evidence your customers will accept.
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Importing from China· 9 min read
Quality Inspection in China Before Shipment: Why It Matters
Once goods leave China, fixing a defect costs many times more. Here is when to inspect, which inspection to book, what it costs and how to act on the report before you pay the balance.
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Importing from China· 9 min read
Guanxi in Chinese Business: How to Build Strong Relationships
In China, price and quality get you a meeting; trust gets you priority, flexibility and help when things go wrong. Here is what guanxi means and how to build it with your suppliers.
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Importing from China· 9 min read
Top 10 Industrial Cities in China Every Trader Should Know
Which Chinese city makes what, which port serves it, and how to use that knowledge to find the right factory faster. A practical guide to the top 10 industrial cities in China for Gulf and Arab importers.
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Investing in China· 8 min read
Investment in China's Green Energy Sector: Solar, Wind and EVs
China spent USD 625 billion on clean energy in 2024 and makes most of the world's solar panels and wind turbines. Here is where the openings are for Gulf investors and importers, and how to act on them.
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