Who has rights to Supreme in China?
Recently there was big news about the collaboration of technological giant Samsung with the fashion brand Supreme. The companies announced their plans to enter the Chinese market together. Soon it […]
Incoterms 2020 – what are the planned changes?
International Incoterms commercial rules set the terms of sale and purchase. International Chamber of Commerce introduces modifications every decade to clarify ambiguities and adapt the rules to changes in international […]
How to Clear Customs When Importing into the USA and Canada
One of the biggest challenges for importers is clearing customs for their products once they arrive in their home country. This guide will give a solid overview of how to […]
How to find a Chinese business partner?
How to find a Chinese business partner via the Internet? Many importers look for the Chinese business partner on Chinese B2B portals. B2B (Business-to-Business) is a form of transaction between […]
Global brands in China
The Chinese market is still opening up for foreign products. The development of global brands in China is gaining momentum. Leading companies have plans to open a large number of […]
HOW TO LOSE $500,000 IN 6 MONTHS IMPORTING FROM CHINA
A couple of months ago this post went up: The Chinese are Coming: More and More Chinese Suppliers are Selling Direct to Consumers. It struck a chord with a A lot of […]
GUIDE TO VISITING THE CANTON FAIR
he 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 Suppliers. If you’re unfamiliar with the […]
HOW TO NEGOTIATE WITH CHINESE COMPANIES?
Asian business etiquette. How to conduct successful negotiations with Chinese companies?
Communication etiquette has always been a feature which differentiated one culture from another. What is considered good manners may vary
significantly depending on the country’s geographical location. Knowing what is considered good manners in our interlocutor’s country position us as well-educated people who have social experience and respect their partners, which is particularly important in China.
CONTAINER MARKING SYSTEM GUIDELINES – SIZE, TYPE, AND CODE
Shipping goods by sea is the most cost-effective form of transport, Volumetric or Heavy goods shipping might be the only way to get goods overseas, as airlines can restrict the form […]
SALE CONTRACT OR PROFORMA INVOICE
Problem with Proforma Invoice: Many foreign purchasers only sign a proforma invoice with a Chinese Supplier, when they want to start litigation or arbitration in China, they find that the […]