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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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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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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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