Business Trip to China: Visa, Planning and Supplier Visits
Plan a business trip to China: check visa-free entry or an M visa for your passport, set up supplier meetings, budget the trip and avoid costly mistakes.
Products to Import from China: How to Choose What to Sell
How to choose products to import from China: 6 tests for margin, size, demand and compliance, product categories compared, and the mistakes that eat profit.
Dropshipping vs Private Label from China: Which Model Fits Your Store?
Dropshipping vs private label from China compared: who holds stock, who pays upfront, samples, costs, returns and when to move from one model to the other.
How to Buy from Alibaba: A Step-by-Step Guide for Importers
How to buy from Alibaba safely: write a spec, shortlist suppliers, verify the company, test a sample, pay with Trade Assurance and inspect before shipping.
China Wholesale Websites: 6 Trusted B2B Platforms Compared
Compare trusted China wholesale websites: Alibaba, 1688, Made-in-China, Global Sources, HKTDC and Yiwugo, which retail sites to skip, and how to pay safely.
How to Import from China: A Beginner’s Guide in 12 Steps
How to import from China as a beginner: pick a product, test the market, compare suppliers, work out landed cost, inspect goods and pay safely, in 12 steps.
How to Import Auto Parts from China: Fitment, QC and Safety Rules
How to import auto parts from China: confirm fitment, check what OEM really means, test samples, inspect production and meet safety rules in your market.
How to Import Clothing from China: Specs, QC and Labels
How to import clothing from China: choose stock or custom, write a size spec, approve samples, inspect production, and meet label rules in your market.
Landed Cost from China: How to Calculate It Before You Pay
Calculate your landed cost from China before you pay: goods, freight, insurance, duties, taxes and delivery, how customs value differs, and a template.
Best Time to Import from China: Plan Backward from Your Sell Date
The best time to import from China depends on your sell date. See the peak seasons, Chinese New Year 2027 timing, and how to plan your order backward.