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In Search of Experience

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Experience: “Knowledge and skill gained while doing something” (MacMillan).  Experience is a fun topic. In politics, those who have a lot of it worry they are too old, and those who don’t have enough argue it is not important. Kissinger is 100 years old, is his experience valuable? You decide. ...

Opening Your Own Sourcing Office: What does it take?

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It goes without saying – when you buy direct from China, you must have an excellent support system. Many companies secure this support by hiring a China sourcing agent or a China sourcing company. But for some companies, opening their own sourcing office makes the most sense. This requires an...

The 2 Rules Importers Should Know About Politics and China Sourcing

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“China Hating” is a popular thing to do in politics.  It gets votes for Democrats and Republicans alike.  It also affects companies that import from China.  So much so that many are becoming concerned and wondering about the future of their supply chain.    Should importers stop buying from China because...

The 3 Essentials Importers Must Master when Sourcing from China

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All three must be controlled or the results could be unfortunate. Importers sourcing from China do so because they are looking for ways to save.  They want to outsmart the competition and get their product to market at an unbeatable price.  More than just buying a product at the right...

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...

China Sourcing Expert Explains 5 Methods to Process Brand Logos

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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...

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

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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...

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

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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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