Practical China travel and sourcing guides.
Guides for visitors, Canton Fair buyers, and small business importers preparing for China.
What to Check in a Proforma Invoice Before Paying a Chinese Supplier
A practical proforma invoice checklist for small importers buying from Chinese suppliers, covering product details, payment terms, supplier information, trade terms, packaging, shipping, documents, and risk checks before payment.
China Shipping Documents Checklist for Small Importers
A practical shipping documents checklist for small importers buying from China, covering commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, air waybill, product documents, customs details, and what to confirm before shipment.
China Supplier Payment Terms Explained for Small Importers
A practical guide to common China supplier payment terms for small importers, covering deposits, balance payments, samples, order confirmation, documents, inspection timing, and payment risk checks before placing a first order.
How to Estimate Landed Cost When Importing from China
A practical landed cost guide for small importers buying from China, covering unit price, MOQ, packaging, freight, duties, taxes, insurance, destination charges, and what to confirm before payment.
What to Ask a Freight Forwarder Before Shipping from China
A practical guide for small importers choosing a freight forwarder for China shipments, covering shipping quotes, trade terms, documents, customs, duties, delivery address, timeline, and risk questions.
EXW, FOB, CIF, and DDP Explained for Small Importers Buying from China
A practical guide for small importers comparing EXW, FOB, CIF, and DDP when buying from Chinese suppliers, covering quote scope, shipping responsibility, risk, documents, and what to confirm before payment.
How to Negotiate MOQ and Price with Chinese Suppliers as a Small Importer
A practical MOQ and price negotiation guide for small importers sourcing from Chinese suppliers, covering trial orders, price breaks, samples, packaging, customization, payment terms, and written confirmation.
What to Confirm Before Placing Your First Order with a Chinese Supplier
A practical first order checklist for small importers buying from Chinese suppliers, covering product specs, samples, MOQ, price, payment terms, packaging, quality control, lead time, and written confirmation.
Chinese Supplier Quality Control Checklist Before a Bulk Order
A practical quality control checklist for small importers before placing a bulk order with a Chinese supplier, covering samples, specs, inspections, defects, packaging, and written confirmation.
How to Compare Chinese Suppliers Before Placing a Sample Order
A practical guide for small importers comparing Chinese suppliers before placing a sample order, covering MOQ, pricing, lead time, certifications, communication, sample cost, and quality checks.
How to Get Around in China: Metro, Taxi, Maps, and Ride-Hailing Basics
A practical transport guide for first-time China visitors, covering metro, taxis, maps, ride-hailing basics, Chinese addresses, payment setup, internet access, and common mistakes.
How to Request Samples from Chinese Suppliers Before a Bulk Order
A practical guide for small importers requesting samples from Chinese suppliers, covering sample cost, lead time, shipping, product specs, quality checks, and follow-up before a bulk order.
China eSIM and Internet Access Guide for First-Time Visitors
A practical internet access guide for first-time China visitors, covering eSIM, roaming, local SIM options, Wi-Fi, app access, backup plans, and what to test before arrival.
China Hotel Location Guide for First-Time Visitors
A practical hotel location guide for first-time China visitors, covering metro access, Chinese addresses, airport arrival, payment setup, map use, and how to avoid inconvenient hotel areas.
China Payment Apps for Foreign Visitors: Alipay, WeChat Pay, and Backup Options
A practical guide to China payment apps for foreign visitors, covering mobile payments for tourists visiting China, Alipay, WeChat Pay, backup payment options, and what to prepare before arrival.
How to Save and Use Chinese Addresses When Traveling in China
A practical guide for first-time China visitors on saving Chinese hotel addresses, showing addresses to drivers, using maps, and avoiding arrival-day location problems.
Canton Fair Buyer Badge and Registration Guide for First-Time Visitors
A practical buyer badge and registration guide for first-time Canton Fair visitors, covering what to prepare, what to verify, common mistakes, and how to avoid arrival-day problems.
Supplier Questions to Ask at the Canton Fair
A practical list of supplier questions for first-time Canton Fair buyers, covering MOQ, samples, pricing, lead time, payment terms, certifications, quality control, and follow-up.
Canton Fair Phase 1, 2, and 3 Explained for Overseas Buyers
A practical guide to Canton Fair Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 for first-time overseas buyers, including product categories, trip planning tips, and common mistakes.
Best Area to Stay in Guangzhou for Canton Fair First-Time Buyers
A practical hotel area guide for first-time Canton Fair buyers, covering Pazhou, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe, Haizhu, transport time, and booking tips.
Canton Fair Guide for First-Time Overseas Buyers
A practical Canton Fair guide for first-time overseas buyers covering phases, buyer badge registration, hotel location, booth planning, supplier questions, official detail checks, and post-fair follow-up.
China Sourcing Checklist for Small Business Importers
A practical China sourcing checklist for small business importers covering product specifications, supplier comparison, samples, payment terms, quality control, and shipment preparation.
China Travel Checklist for First-Time Visitors
A practical first-time China travel checklist covering payment apps, eSIMs, hotel location, Chinese addresses, transport, and daily itinerary planning.