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How to find a QC partner

February 21, 2012 Another China Blog, Blogs

In my past videos, blogs and articles I am constantly encouraging readers to do a quality independent control inspection before the goods ship out from China. I am happy to say that more and more buyers are taking that advice and having fewer quality problems and less friction with their

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Thoughts on cultural understanding when doing business in China

February 20, 2012 Blogs

Is it very important to know Chinese culture and protocol to be successful in doing business in China?

Depends. My personal opinion is that it depends a lot on what kind of business you are doing.  If you want to sell something in China, of course you have to know something

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Can foreigners win in a Chinese court?

February 15, 2012 Blogs

To win in court is never an easy thing, that’s why we have lawyers, but it’s definitely possible to win in a Chinese court, as long as you provide convincing evidence and follow necessary procedure. The reason why people think litigation is highly difficult in China is because of communication

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Where have all the production line workers gone this year? And what this could mean for your production schedule.

February 14, 2012 Another China Blog, Blogs

A recent article in the China Daily, “Lost staff prompt a headache”, explains that

businesses in the export oriented Guangdong province are having difficulty in finding enough workers following China’s Lunar New Year holiday.

 This is not really a surprise to anybody that has been doing business with China, as we all

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Rule #1 about Trademarks

February 12, 2012 Blogs

Rule #1: Register your logo even if you don’t plan to sell in China.

Even before my clients start to source from China, I always advise them to first register their trademark ASAP.  China has a “first-to file” system that requires no evidence of prior use or ownership, leaving registration of

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