Chinese New Year, also known as the “Spring Festival” (春节; chunjie), is China’s biggest and most significant holiday. It has been celebrated for thousands of years and includes a plethora of customs and rites that vary depending on the region. … Read more
ProPak China is an annual trade fair held in Shanghai, showcasing the latest processing and packaging solutions for various industries. With its diverse range of products, an international business platform, and an extensive support program, the event attracts key players … Read more
Healthplex Expo is one of the leading trade fairs in the health and nutrition industry in China. It takes place twice a year, in Shanghai and Shenzhen. The fairs gather buyers both offline and online to facilitate the development of … Read more
If you live or travel to China, you need to use mobile payments to keep up. Over a billion users embrace digital payment solutions, using apps such as WeChat Pay (Weixin Pay), Alipay (zhifubao), and others. In this post, we’ll … Read more
Trade fairs not only provide an ideal opportunity to establish new business contacts but also allow us to learn about the latest industry trends and see products for ourselves. This summer, Hong Kong will host a number of such events. … Read more
Mobile payments have become essential to everyday life in a fast-paced society. Over a billion people in China use digital payment solutions to purchase goods and pay for services. China’s most popular mobile wallets are Alipay (zhifubao) and WeChat Pay … Read more
In China, holidays provide a great opportunity for returning to one’s hometown and spending time with family. Chinese people focus on celebrating these occasions, and often, these days are designated as statutory holidays. To determine the dates of holidays, Chinese … Read more
Cash is becoming a thing of the past in China. Almost 1 billion people in China actively use mobile payments. Two major companies propel digital payment in China: Alibaba and Tencent. Alibaba’s Alipay is preferred over Tencent’s WeChat Pay by … Read more
Do you source products from carbon-intensive industries, such as aluminum, iron, steel, or cement? From October 1, 2023, are subject to new obligations when bringing goods into the customs territory of the European Union under CBAM. One of the obligations … Read more
Whether it is one of the bustling streets of China’s cities or the remote corners of its countryside, people use WeChat Pay to purchase goods and services. WeChat Pay is a mobile payment platform that has changed a lot of … Read more
SIAL China is an important event in the food industry. Taking place twice a year — in Shanghai and Shenzhen — these trade fairs bring together representatives from around the world, offering a unique platform for knowledge exchange and networking. … Read more
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the four most important holidays in the Chinese calendar. It falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, between May and June. The Dragon Boat Festival is an extremely meaningful event … Read more
The Yiwu Fair, or China Yiwu International Commodities (Standards) Fair, is one of China’s largest fairs for daily-use products. It is held annually, in the city of Yiwu, Zhejiang province. Since 1995, it has attracted both Chinese and foreign entrepreneurs. … Read more
The National Hardware Show, a cornerstone event in the tools, building, and home improvement sector, once again was a huge success in the 2024 edition. Spanning from March 26th to 28th in the dynamic city of Los Angeles, this year’s … Read more
China organizes some of the world’s largest trade fairs. Attending trade fairs allows us to test products in person, gain more insights into the industry, and establish stronger relationships with business partners. The wide range of events taking place in … Read more
The Asian beauty market is currently at the forefront of the world and is growing rapidly. Beauty trade fairs are very popular, and China Beauty Expo is one of the most important events in the beauty industry. It is held … Read more
One of the European Union’s goals in terms of environmental politics is regulating single-use plastic products. Reducing the volume and impact of some plastic products’ environment is a great concern for the EU bodies. Therefore, the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive … Read more
Rules regarding the import of steel, aluminum, and other products came into force on October 1, 2023. The European Union’s CBAM tool aims to encourage cleaner manufacturing in non-EU countries. What are importers’ obligations related to CBAM? CBAM – what … Read more
Qingming Jie, or the Tomb Sweeping Day, is one of the most important holidays in China. During this holiday, the Chinese worship their ancestors and clean the gravesite. It also has very interesting traditions and customs. Qingmingjie 2024 falls on … Read more
Many novice importers choose Canton Fair as their first trade show. China’s oldest and largest fair, held twice a year, is extremely popular. One of its advantages is that it is split into phases that focus on specific groups of … Read more
The Canton Fair is the largest and one of the oldest trade fairs in China — its history goes back to 1957. It is also very popular among importers around the world. The Canton Fair is held twice a year … Read more
China keeps opening up to foreign tourists by loosening its entry requirements. Holders of ordinary passports can enter China without a visa for up to 90 days. Is there visa-free travel to China from Europe? Visa-free travel to China from … Read more
Anufood Fair is one of the most important events for manufacturers in the food and beverage industry. The fair is organized in countries with world-leading markets, such as China, India, the United States, Italy, Japan, Thailand, and the United Arab … Read more
The Hong Kong Electronics Fair is one of the most important events for electronics businesses operating in Asia as well as for companies outside the continent. It was first organized in 1981 and has been held every year since then. … Read more
Pet Fair Asia is one of the most important events for pet industry manufacturers in Asia. It is a high-profile event for Asian markets, providing a broad supply chain to local markets. The next event will be held in Shanghai. … Read more
Hong Kong is one of the best places to do business. A huge advantage of Hong Kong for importers is the world-class trade fair events organized there. We have prepared a list of “Trade fairs in Hong Kong – spring … Read more
The 2024 China Food & Drinks Fair will be held in Chengdu. The event first took place in 1955 at the Xiyuan Hotel in Beijing, and the next edition will be its 110th edition. The China Food & Drinks Fair … Read more
Trade fairs provide an ideal opportunity to expand one’s knowledge in a specific field or even gain new contacts. CMEF, which is one of the world’s most significant trade fairs in the medical industry, is back in 2024 in two … Read more
The Canton Fair is considered the most famous and important trade fair event in the world. It is the longest-running trade show in China, attracting hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs from various industries every year. If you are going to … Read more
The China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair 2024 is one of the most significant events in the lighting industry worldwide. This event, held regularly in China, attracts participants from around the globe who are interested in lighting systems. China (Guzhen) International … Read more
