China import blog
Practical B2B guides for European firms: fairs, factories, MOQ, QC and landed cost, written from the floor in China.
Archive
- China sourcing fair 2026: which event to pickChina sourcing fair 2026 is not one date. Which Canton Fair phase, Yiwu, Hong Kong or Global Sources to take, and when one fair is enough.
- Business trip check list for Canton Fair 2026Canton Fair 2026 check list: phases, visa, hotel near Pazhou, target booth list, questions and factory visits after the fair.
- Alibaba for Europe: platform or factory for importAlibaba for Europe is not import. Made in China importer notes: what the platform does, where trading companies sit, and when to go to the factory.
- First China import for beginners: chain from brief to warehouseFirst China import for beginners into Europe: what to fix before the PO, customs, LCL, QC and where the first shipment usually breaks.
- MOQ meaning: sample, tool and mould for importersMOQ meaning for import from China: minimum order quantity, paid samples and tooling or mould costs, with negotiation notes for European firms.