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The Advantages of LCL versus FCL When Shipping

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LCL, or Less than Container Load, is a shipping service offered by many freight companies as a way of saving money and being more efficient. There are many advantages of LCL but is it really the best choice for you? Let’s look at the key issues when considering using LCL...

The 10 Largest Ports in China

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The 10 Largest Ports in China The largest ports in China have grown with China’s exports over the past few decades, with the 10 largest ports in China now among the biggest in the world. Of the world’s 50 biggest ports, China now boasts 12 of them and 5 of...

First impression: Chinese foot massage

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I had already spent a few days in Beijing before getting my first approach to Chinese medicine. It happened when I was walking through Wangfujin’s cold winter street with a friend who has been living for six years in this country. After an exhausting shopping afternoon, he told me: “Let’s...

ECE Certification

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ECE Certification History of ECE Certification The regulations of United Nations Economic Commission of Europe (commonly referred to as ECE) have been a standardization method in Europe since the 1950s. With globalization, more countries have adopted these regulations because of the increased awareness of the benefits of unified regulations. Initially, Europe,...

Sourcing Tires from China

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Sourcing Tires from China The tire industry in China has seen incredible opportunity and expansion in the last few years and has emerged globally as the largest manufacturer, exporter, and consumer of tires. Chinese domestic demand for automobiles can be attributed for the lion share of the success of the...

Increase of Women in Chinese Business

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The phrase “The moon reflects the sunlight”, refers to women as subordinate to men. Symbolically, man is placed with the sun and women with the moon.  As an ethnically Asian Woman, I am aware of the harsh realities of life. Male dominance in business is still prevalent in countries like...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Sourcing from Chengdu

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Sourcing from Chengdu From the capital of the Sichuan province on China’s Western side, Chengdu has developed into a strong high-tech zone benefiting from its robust performance in service outsourcing. Fields in Transformation In particular the technology, the outsourcing, and the shared service areas have seen...

Developing a Smart City in China

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Developing a Smart City in China What if China could reduce the time of traffic delays for its millions of commuters? Reduce the impact of the population growth on the environment? Or supply medical advice readily available through webcams at Chinese homes? All this is not some fantasy about life...

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