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China importing advice: Interview with 16-year veteran PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 27 November 2007
Adam Linden of Canada's Ultimate Footwear Corp reveals sourcing strategies and lessons learned during a 16-year span importing China-made footwear. Among his many helpful tips, he cautions importers to brush up on their currency exchange skills, makes the case for using letters of credit where larger orders are involved, and reviews the improvements he has seen in importing from China.

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Qualifying suppliers: Initial supplier due dilligence PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 16 October 2007

Most suppliers you find are authentic, especially those sourced through reputable channels like trade shows, or web sites that physically visit and verify that suppliers are real. However, there is no downside to conducting some level of due diligence, and overseas buyers are sometimes surprised to learn that a range of tools is at their disposal.

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China trading companies: What they don't want you to know PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 16 October 2007
Sometimes sourcing middlemen don't make it clear that's what they are, and may even try to pass themselves off as factories though they have no manufacturing facilities. In these cases, the buyer is likely paying higher prices, giving up control, and possibly taking on greater risk -- and getting no added value in return. China-based Mike Bellamy runs down the steps buyers can take to avoid this.

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China business partners: Are government officials your best choice? PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 16 October 2007
China Law Blog's Dan Harris questions whether local government officials can meet expectations in identifying suitable partners in their jurisdictions.

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China importing advice: Challenges and solutions for new importers PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 16 October 2007
Experienced buyers at the Global Sources China Sourcing Fairs share their biggest challenge and best advice for newcomers.

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