China & Culture
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The Guide to Attending the Canton Fair Trade Show in China (COVID Updated)
The Canton Fair is the mecca for importers, and every year over 180,000 buyers make the pilgrimage to Guangzhou to source products from…
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Guide to Yiwu Market: The Largest Wholesale Market in the World
Many importers, even those new to the business, have heard of the twice-yearly Canton Fair in Guangzhou. But less well…
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Fall 2018 China Events Guide: Canton Fair Dates, Other Shows, and More
Trade show season in Southern China is about to start with the highlight being everyone's most loved and hated trade…
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Trading Company or Factory: Which Chinese Supplier Should You Use?
In China, there are two basic types of suppliers that you will encounter: trading companies and factories. What is the…
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October 2017 Events in China – Canton Fair, Networking, Conferences, & More
If you follow the podcast, you know that my family recently decided to move to China for a few months,…
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10 Critical Items You MUST Pack and Bring With You to China
I am off to China on Monday for a couple of weeks for both the Canton Fair and Global Sources…
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How to Attend Trade Shows in China Like a Pro
April is Trade Show time in China! Both throughout mainland China and Hong Kong there are several big trade shows…
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Four Chinese Business Strategies Westerners Should Use
Do you want to get better pricing with vendors, better payment terms, and receive opportunities given to you that others don't?…
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November 2016 China Trip – Why Was the Army in My Hotel Room?
This month me and my wife Chrissy finally made our long awaited trip back to Beijing with our daughter Kayla…
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A Basic Overview of the Chinese Language and How to Avoid Miscommunication
One of the great things about importing from China is getting to deal with a rich and fascinating culture like…
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