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How to Pay Chinese Suppliers
As the world’s largest manufacturing hub, China continues to attract businesses of all sizes looking to source products and materials. Dealing with Chinese suppliers, however, can sometimes be a daunting task, especially when it comes to making payments.

Proforma Invoice vs Commercial Invoice
Unravel the key differences between Proforma invoices and commercial invoices and find out how understanding them can streamline your import-export operations.

10 Busiest Shipping Ports in China
China has long been the world’s factory, producing an overwhelming share of the world’s goods. But it’s not just the factories that make this feat possible – it’s the ports.

Sending Samples to China
If you’re one of the many businesses using China as your product source and manufacturing hub, then you know that sending product samples to your Chinese suppliers is an integral part of the process.

How to Negotiate With Alibaba Suppliers
So, you’ve found the perfect products for your business, and you’d like to know how to negotiate on Alibaba to get a better deal? Or you have yet to find the suppliers to negotiate with? Read this article!

China Province Abbreviations
When I first moved to China I noticed something rather interesting. The local Chinese and foreigners often reference province names in their abbreviated form rather than using their complete names.