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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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How to tell a real factory from a trading company — and when you actually want the trading company

Bo Feng

Published on: 01/09/2026

Six practical checks to work out whether your Chinese supplier makes the product or just resells it, and why the answer is not always the one you expect.

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