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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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Shipping and logistics· 8 min read
Investment in China's Logistics Sector: A Guide for Gulf Investors
China's logistics market was valued at over USD 1.7 trillion in 2022. This guide explains what drives it, where foreign investors can take part, and what its ports, rail and technology mean for your shipments to the Gulf.
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Importing from China· 11 min read
Importing Cars from China: What State Support Means for You
Why Chinese cars reach the Gulf at such low prices, what a decade of state support did to the market, and how to tell a real exporter from an opportunist before you transfer any money.
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Investing in China· 8 min read
Investment in China's Education Sector: Rules and Real Openings
China's education market is huge, but the 2021 tutoring crackdown and strict foreign-investment rules closed many doors. This guide shows which ones are still open and how Gulf investors and traders can use them.
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Investing in China· 8 min read
Investment in Chinese Infrastructure: 5 Sectors Open to Foreigners
Foreign capital still shapes China's growth, and five sectors stand out for foreign companies. Here is what each one offers, how you enter it, and what to check before you commit money.
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Investing in China· 8 min read
Foreign Direct Investment in China: Structures, Steps, Incentives
Planning to put capital into China? Compare WFOEs, joint ventures, representative offices and acquisitions, follow the registration steps in order, and learn which zone and tax incentives are worth checking.
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Economy and the Belt and Road· 8 min read
China's Belt and Road Initiative: Connectivity and Shared Growth
Launched in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative links China to more than 150 partner countries through ports, railways and trade deals. Here is what the World Bank found, and how Gulf importers can use the new routes.
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Investing in China· 8 min read
Investing in China's Technology Sector: Opportunities and Risks
From e-commerce and AI to electric vehicles and digital health, China's technology sector offers foreign investors real openings. This guide covers where they are, how to enter and which risks to check first.
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Industries and sectors· 7 min read
Manufacturing in China: Opportunities for Foreign Companies
China is still the world's factory, but costs, rules and competition have changed. This guide explains where the opportunities are for foreign companies, how to choose a route and how to get from sample to shipment.
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Importing from China· 9 min read
How to Reduce Import Costs from China Without Losing Quality
Import costs from China add up quickly if you only watch the unit price. This guide breaks down your landed cost and shows where to save on suppliers, shipping, duties and inspection without cutting quality.
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E-commerce· 8 min read
90-Day Plan for Building a Brand in China: Launch Step by Step
A practical 90-day plan for building a brand in China: what to prepare in the first month, how to launch and test demand in the second, and how to optimise costs, delivery and loyalty in the third.
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Suppliers and sourcing· 9 min read
How to Pay Chinese Suppliers Safely and Avoid Payment Fraud
Choosing how to pay a Chinese supplier means balancing security, convenience, cost and reliability. This guide covers which services to use, which to avoid, and how to check a supplier before any money leaves your account.
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E-commerce· 9 min read
Digital Marketing in China: Strategies to Reach Chinese Consumers
Google, Instagram and Amazon will not reach Chinese buyers. This guide explains the platforms that do, how to use influencers and live streaming, and what to set up before you spend on promotion.
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