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

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August 28, 2025

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...

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CPG’s Quarterly Newsletter – Q3 2025

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August 25, 2025

  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...

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China Sourcing Expert Explains 5 Methods to Process Brand Logos

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August 21, 2025

A logo is the symbolic embodiment of a corporate image or product image. As a China sourcing agent, I can attest that one of the most important functions of a logo is identification. It is easy for consumers to distinguish similar products of different enterprises or different companies in the...

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Case Study: How a major European packaging provider found a customized China solution for harsh outdoor applications

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August 13, 2025

Background: A packaging material manufacturer based in Latvia faced a unique sourcing challenge within the packaging and material supply industry. They needed a highly specialized laminated scrim paper to be used for covering waste wood in forest environments. This product required a 4-meter width, waterproof qualities, laminated grid reinforcement, and...

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Case Study: How a global South American manufacturer identified over $12.5M in annual savings through direct sourcing in China

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August 7, 2025

Background: A South American industrial group with global operations engaged CPG’s China sourcing services in mid-2023 to improve cost efficiency and expand its supplier base across Asia. The company’s original objective was to tap into China’s vast manufacturing ecosystem and reduce costs across 8 master product categories, with an estimated...

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Sourcing, tariffs, and China’s value

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August 5, 2025

Say you invented a new product that you wanted to sell in the USA.  You studied the market and you know it is going to be a winner.  You have money to invest in inventory and get started. Now, you need to bring your product to market as quickly as...

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Culture: How it Affects the Success of Your China Supply Chain

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August 1, 2025

“Company culture is the shared values, attributes, and characteristics of an organization... [I]t encompasses a variety of elements, including work environment, company mission, leadership style, values, ethics, expectations, and goals. Alternate names: Organizational culture, corporate culture, workplace culture”    - Alison Doyle.  “If you want to provoke a vigorous debate, start a...

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IP Protection in China: What’s Changed Since Our First Look

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July 30, 2025

China has been heavy in the media again, not only because of continued trade tensions with the U.S. but also because of its evolving role in innovation and IP protection. Six years ago, we shared some cautiously optimistic developments on China's progress in this area. Fast forward to 2025, and...

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