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Sourcing from China: Robots to beat tariffs?

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Current tariffs and selling restrictions with China have been an ongoing and popular topic in the press and an especially important issue for businesses sourcing from China. Many companies are now looking to China procurement services to help them navigate these challenges. One of the benefits of this kind of...

China Sourcing Scams: How do I get my money back?

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Importers and experienced sourcing agents say there is no recourse for importers who lose money through scams with Chinese suppliers.  Generally speaking this is true, and buyers should always beware. But, according to this article from China Importal, some Chinese lawyers claim that, under certain circumstances, you can get your...

CPG’s Quarterly Newsletter – Q3 2025

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  Welcome to CPG's 2025 Q3 Newsletter! Our newsletters summarize recent events and cover China supply chain trends. Tariffs are rising ($130B collected this year) and uncertainty looms, but China remains the sourcing hub of the world. Its exports outpace the U.S., Germany, and Japan combined, driven by fierce price...

The Seven Deadly Sins of Importing From China

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Importing from China never comes easy, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Despite difficulties, there are a number of ways importers can make their sourcing supply chain run more smoothly. At the same time, there are a number of ways to make China sourcing seem impossible. One good way...

IP Protection: NDA or NNN?

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Most importers have many of the same concerns when purchasing in China, one being the ability to protect their IP (Intellectual Property). It’s important for businesses to protect their homegrown ideas because it sets them apart from competitors, and can be used as a vital source of revenue. So how...

China Sourcing: What to include in the PSS?

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There are many tools importers use to ensure success with a supplier when they Buy direct from China. One of these tools is the Product Specification Sheet (PSS). This document is essential for China sourcing services, as it specifies the buyer’s requirements and ensures they are implemented at the factory...

China Supply Chain Management: Placing Orders

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Many companies seek agents in China sourcing to save on first costs. Seems relatively straightforward, right? Not so fast. Purchasing in China is a complicated process, in which every single stage requires careful attention.. Even the savviest of importers can run into trouble if they start getting lax about their...

Best Product Categories to Source From China

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Are you thinking about having your production moved to China? With the recent news on tariffs many are waiting to see what happens before they begin to buy direct from China. Effective Supply chain management in China in China is key to making informed decisions. In this blog, we’ll share the...

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