I am off to China on Monday for a couple of weeks for both the Canton Fair and Global Sources Summit and also to visit a few new Suppliers. I used to be someone who would pack for two…
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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 going on. April is a prime trade show time for buyers and importers as it gives buyers an opportunity to…
Do you want to get better pricing with vendors, better payment terms, and receive opportunities given to you that others don’t? Then the Chinese can help! Recently I was in a fairly substantial negotiation with a Western company (more on…
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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 to see Chrissy’s family and also for me to take care of some business. We had originally planned to…
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Guide to Visiting the Canton Fair
The Fall session of the Canton Fair is set to kick off on October 19. The Canton Fair is the mecca for importers, and every year over 180,000 buyers make the pilgrimage to Guangzhou to source products from over 60,000…
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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 Chinese culture. Unfortunately, the existence of the infamous Chinglish is not one of these things! The Chinese have apparently developed a…
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The Chinese are Coming: More and More Suppliers are Selling Directly to Consumers
When I first started importing roughly 10 years or so go, the Supply Chain at the time looked much different than it did now. It consisted of manufacturers, importers, distributors/wholesalers, and brick-and-mortar retailers. Thanks to the internet, we had…
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YiWu Guide: 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 known is Yiwu, a city home to the largest wholesale market in the world. This market contains nearly 40,000…
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Visiting China for Business: My Goals and Itinerary
This week I am visiting China for 10 days. Originally, me, my wife Chrissy, and our daughter Kayla were scheduled to go for about a month together to see Chrissy’s grandparents, but the pollution in Beijing was far too…
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The Three Golden Importing Regions of China
Here’s a tidbit you might not have known: China is a big country with a lot of people! OK, you probably knew that. But even for the biggest China geography nerd, the numbers are still staggering. China has over 150…