Trademark in China is registered on a “first to file” basis. The logo is assigned to the person who first applies for trademark registration. Whether you export to or import from China, make sure you register your trademark to avoid … Read more
The majority of Chinese frauds target companies that are just beginning to cooperate with a Chinese partner. They are easy prey for a Big Order Scam. Moreover, importers who have been trading with one company for years without problems are … Read more
China is the world’s biggest e-commerce market. It has over 50% of e-commerce sales, totaling to 2.78 trillion USD. Among the products that the Chinese buy online are clothes, cosmetics, electronics, and even fresh produce (more than 50% of customers). … Read more
Foreign brands in China are popular, especially among the Chinese middle class and younger generation. The Chinese crave the “American lifestyle,” resulting in the popularity of brands such as Starbucks, Apple, and KFC. Purchasing American or European products is an … Read more
Choosing the right business partner from China is one of the most critical challenges for importers. It requires not only a lot of time but also a thorough verification of the contractor’s reliability. There are many ways to meet a … Read more
International Incoterms commercial rules set the rules of sale and purchase. The International Chamber of Commerce introduces modifications every decade to adapt the rules to changes in international trade. Knowledge of the Incoterms is crucial when placing an order and … Read more
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 became clear that the Supreme cooperating with Samsung was not the … Read more
A Big Order Scam is a common type of business fraud. It has been used by scammers in China ever since China opened its borders to foreign trade. Surprisingly, despite many warnings and raised awareness of these scammers, a lot … Read more
The New Year in China starts on February 5th, 2019. Chinese New Year 2019 is the Year of the Earth Pig, ending on January 24th, 2020. Chinese New Year falls on a different date every year because the Chinese use … Read more
When doing business with China or generally engaging in international trade, you can often encounter various terms and acronyms. You need to be familiar with them when you make transactions, close business deals and complete the formalities. We compiled a … Read more
When doing business with companies from China or traveling to China for either work or pleasure, you should always plan ahead of time. It is extremely important to consider the public holidays in China when planning a business trip to … Read more
Lately, we have observed growing problems with the reliability of companies in Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, and Xi’an. There is no shade of doubt that experienced importers know how to protect themselves and minimize risks associated with cooperation with Chinese companies by … Read more
Every year there are two editions of the Canton Fair. We prepared a handful of practical information that will help you prepare for the fair.Many new importers heading to their first fair in China choose the Canton Fair as their … Read more
Regardless of whether we import from or export to China, we should plan our business moves ahead of time. You should also plan your visits to Chinese fairs or business trips to factories located there in advance, which is why … Read more
Communication etiquette has always been a feature that differentiates one culture from another, especially Asian business etiquette and Western business etiquette. What is considered good manners may vary significantly depending on the country’s geographical location. Knowing what is considered good … Read more
Many beginner entrepreneurs who start importing from China do not know which Incoterms option to choose when importing goods. Is FOB or CIF better for importing? Almost all Chinese companies will deliver goods using the shipping method specified in the … Read more
The Chinese New Year is the most important Chinese holiday. When you decide to import from China, you should take into account Chinese public holidays. Chinese New Year 2017 falls on January 28, 2017. What does it have to do … Read more
Popularly known as the “Shopper’s Paradise,” the Yiwu Market is the best place to source goods at prices that fit your budget. Visiting a vendor in person has its pros, but before you pack, don’t forget to check out these … Read more
When you plan your business trip to China in the second half of the year, you should remember that there are major holidays and difficulties in travel. The Mid Autumn Festival, also known as the Mooncake Festival, is one of … Read more
There are 21 free trade zones in China (FTZ). Companies in the FTZ enjoy many profits, like lower corporate tax rates and fast customs clearance. In 2021, China’s 21 FTZs contributed 17.3% of China’s total foreign trade. This article discusses … Read more
For those already familiar with importing from China or anyone thinking about starting to import from China, we’ve prepared a list of useful websites, free resources, and tips to use when trading with Chinese suppliers. Some of our resources are … Read more
The Chinese government is making life easier for foreign entrepreneurs trading with China. It made an announcement declaring it will translate Chinese trade-related laws and regulations into English. The reason is to help people around the world understand China’s trade … Read more
Are you looking for some good blogs to read about China? Look no further! We’ve scoured the Web and found the most interesting, most must-read China-related blogs. We’ve prepared a mixture of the 10 best Chinese blogs which we recommend … Read more
Canton Fair, also known as the China Import and Export Fair, is China’s biggest, best-known sourcing fair. It is held twice a year in Guangzhou (Canton), attracting over 200,000 visitors per session from over 200 countries and regions. In our … Read more
People are curious if companies from Hong Kong have the same rights to operate in China as, for example, companies registered in Beijing or Shanghai. The answer is short: No. Hong Kong, even though it is controlled by China, is … Read more
Do you run or plan to start importing from China but do not know whether your Chinese business partner is a legally registered company? This is a common problem when doing business with Chinese companies, especially when you do it … Read more
We have already written about how many Chinese scams can be avoided by confirming the existence of the company in the People’s Republic of China. A common importer’s mistake is to assume that if there is a website, there is … Read more
If you are trading with China, it is worth asking your business partners to send basic documents in order to reduce the risk of possible fraud. In the beginning, it is worth determining whether the company has a valid legal … Read more
Usually, in China, during the official holiday period, all official and governmental sectors are closed. There are some exceptions in the private sector, but most factories also stop working. When your company does business with China, it’s important to remember … Read more
Guest post by Maciej Brzozowski, representative of Port of Hamburg One of the megatrends in the economy of the last few years is outsourcing and concentrating on key competencies of the companies while leaving less relevant matters to the proven … Read more
Guest entry by Piotr R. Gajos, a Product Assessment Specialist at RiskCE I’d like to thank my colleagues from ExamineChina.com for inviting me to post a few entries on the “CE marking” topic. I liked the idea even more because … Read more