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Great China sourcing content worth reading from May 2013
/0 Comments/in China Business Blog /by Mike BellamyHere is a list of the most popular pieces of content from the China Sourcing Information Center. Much of the content below was created by PassageMaker staff who volunteer at the CSIC. Mike’s Blog Behind the scenes: buying SD cards & flash/ thumb drives, China Direct Comments on: “Betrayed in China: One Entrepreneur’s Hard Journey […]
Great China sourcing content worth reading from April 2013
/0 Comments/in China Business Blog /by Mike BellamyHere is a list of the most popular pieces of content from the China Sourcing Information Center. Much of the content below was created by PassageMaker staff who volunteer at the CSIC. Mike’s Blog Move over Shanghai Surprise. Meet the Zhejiang Screwjob. Warning Signs of a Chinese Scam First time sourcing? Q&A with an Australian […]
What you need to set up a WFOE in China
/1 Comment/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamySetting up a WFOE in China WFOEs usually take the form of limited liability companies and the liability of the foreign investor in respect of the WFOE is limited to the amount of capital it agrees to contribute. The risk of proceeding with a WFOE structure is that a foreign investor will not have the […]
Don’t be fooled by a local partner in China!
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyDoing business in China is not easy. However, a local partner may help you navigate the Chinese business landscape easier. With a good partner you won’t have to worry about most of the headaches that come with the climate. A local partner in China can help you understand the law of the land, Chinese culture, […]
China sourcing: Are bilingual contracts necessary?
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyAfter AsiaBridgeLaw.com’s presentation regarding the importance of bilingual contracts at the Hong Kong sourcing fair hosted by Global Sources, some clients wrote me asking more about bilingual contracts. A few clients wanted to know, “Do you really think Bilingual contracts are necessary?” I understand clients’ concerns. China sourcing issues are something that we deal with […]
Great China sourcing content worth reading from March 2013
/0 Comments/in China Business Blog /by Mike BellamyHere is a list of the most popular pieces of content from the China Sourcing Information Center. Much of the content below was created by PassageMaker staff who volunteer at the CSIC. Videos Small Order Strategies Part 2 of 5 How can you go China direct if you can’t necessarily go China Factory direct? Small […]
Buying from China? Beware, and double your diligence!
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyFraud can always accompany business; only sometimes does it actually reveal itself. We say, double your diligence before you pay. A couple days ago, a client buying from China voiced a complaint to me. The buyer told me that their supplier received payment for goods. However, the supplier denied receiving the deposit and refused to […]
How to go about protecting intellectual property in China
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyOne of my clients asked me a question, which I believe is a common concern: “How can one go about effectively protecting intellectual property in China?” The following was my answer: 1. First of all, register your IPR in China, ASAP. All IP laws & regulations in China are based on the protection for legitimate […]
Great China sourcing content worth reading from February 2013
/0 Comments/in China Business Blog /by Mike BellamyHere is a list of the most popular pieces of content from the China Sourcing Information Center. Much of the content below was created by PassageMaker staff who volunteer at the CSIC. “ask the experts” Can I Buy On Credit from China? Last Payment Escrow. Now They Want Direct Pay. Drop Shipping From China How […]
Great China sourcing content worth reading from January 2013
/0 Comments/in China Business Blog /by Mike BellamyHere is a list of the most popular pieces of content from the China Sourcing Information Center. Much of the content below was created by PassageMaker staff who volunteer at the CSIC. “ask the experts” Angry Birds Gets Angry Over Counterfeit Angry Birds China-ASEAN FTA Tariffs I Want to Purchase Goods from China, But Don’t […]