China Trade Guide

Sourcing from China is nine stages, not three. Get realistic week ranges for stock, private label, and OEM orders, and how to time supplier...

Currency risk starts when you agree a price, not when you pay it. See how FX forwards, collars, and options can protect your import orders...

Tone won't move a Chinese supplier's price. Learn the 7 concrete levers, from payment terms to Incoterms, that actually change what you pay.

Should you pay Chinese suppliers in RMB or USD? Compare quotes properly, understand CNY vs CNH, and use a multi-currency account to decide...

What to ask suppliers at the Canton Fair, and why. A 6-question playbook covering pricing, lead times, customization, and payment terms.

Factory or trading company? Learn how to tell them apart, verify which one you're dealing with, and choose the right China supplier for your...

30/70 is still the standard deposit split with Chinese suppliers in 2026 — but the release conditions, not the ratio, decide whether it...

China's manufacturing runs on city clusters, not companies. See which cities make what, why it matters for sourcing, and how to read a...

A factory's lower unit price doesn't always mean lower total cost. See what a sourcing agent adds, what the risks are, and which model fits...