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Paying in China – T/T and Mixed Payment

By Kevin in ‘The China Sourcing Blog’ The payment procedure is an integral part of sourcing, ranking alongside desk research, initial contact, negotiation, and due diligence checks. click here to continue

Posted on 26 May 2009 | 12:52 am

More China Plant Tour Tips – How To Check The Plant

By Kevin in ‘The China Sourcing Blog’ The time that a buyer spends at a plant is crucially important. The main goal of taking a plant tour is to observe and judge the plant. click here to continue

Posted on 17 May 2009 | 11:02 pm

Comparing Different Channels for Sourcing from China Part 2/2

By Rebecca in ‘The China Sourcing Blog’ A. Using a trading company Trading companies usually specialize in a certain industry – so they can find the right products quickly. Sometimes a trading company can help if the original supplier does not have an export license. click here to continue

Posted on 17 May 2009 | 9:29 pm

China And The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Sometimes You Just Have To Step Away….

By Dan Harris in ‘China Law Blog’ A couple weeks ago, a long time client of mine called me with a concern. This is a tech products company that has been doing business globally since forever and with China for at least five years. click here to continue

Posted on 15 May 2009 | 2:02 am

Travelling around China Cost-Effectively

By Bill Krupnick If you work for a large multi-national company, then you likely have an expense account and a travel department that will take care of all of your travel details for you click here to continue

Posted on 12 May 2009 | 11:37 am

Comparing Different Channels for Sourcing from China Part 1/2

By Rebecca in ‘The China Sourcing Blog’ Generally speaking, if you do not have your own sourcing team in China, there are two ways to source from China click here to continue

Posted on 7 May 2009 | 4:43 am