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Notes from the ground in China

Practical reads for Australian sellers and importers: what's moving in Chinese factories, what the rules are here, and what we learn on every trip.

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On the Ground in Liaoning: Our Visit to the Shanxi Chamber of Commerce

On the Ground in Liaoning: Our Visit to the Shanxi Chamber of Commerce

Bo Feng
Published on: 01/11/2026

Our marketing director travelled from Adelaide to Liaoning, China, to meet the Shanxi Chamber of Commerce and talk about helping its member businesses enter the Australian market.

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We Walked Into a Room Full of Robots That Look Almost Human

We Walked Into a Room Full of Robots That Look Almost Human

Bo Feng
Published on: 01/11/2026

We walked into a showroom in China full of robots that look almost human. Here's what we saw, and what it tells Australian businesses about where Chinese manufacturing is heading.

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What actually happens at a Chinese trade fair — and how to use one from Adelaide

What actually happens at a Chinese trade fair — and how to use one from Adelaide

Bo Feng
Published on: 03/09/2026

Trade fairs in China are the fastest way to find suppliers, and the easiest place to waste four days. Here is how they really work, and how to run one remotely.

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Four questions to ask before you commit to a product category in Australia

Four questions to ask before you commit to a product category in Australia

Bo Feng
Published on: 02/09/2026

A framework for evaluating whether an imported product category is actually worth entering in the Australian market — before you spend money on it.

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