The journal
Insights on sourcing from China.
Long-form guides on supplier evaluation, factory verification, and quality control — written from the ground in Shenzhen.
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Best Manufacturing Cities In China
Read the guide →: Best Manufacturing Cities In ChinaThere is no single “best” manufacturing city in China. This guide matches product categories to the cities that actually specialise in them.
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Guangdong Manufacturing Ecosystem
Read the guide →: Guangdong Manufacturing EcosystemAn overview of the Guangdong manufacturing ecosystem — the Pearl River Delta cluster, city specialisations, logistics infrastructure, and why so much export production concentrates here.
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Dongguan Manufacturing Guide
Read the guide →: Dongguan Manufacturing GuideA guide to Dongguan manufacturing — the city’s OEM strengths, product specialisations, and how it fits into a wider Pearl River Delta sourcing strategy.
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Why Shenzhen Is A Global Manufacturing Hub
Read the guide →: Why Shenzhen Is A Global Manufacturing HubWhat makes Shenzhen a global manufacturing hub — the electronics supply chain, prototyping ecosystem, and integrated logistics that support hardware production at scale.
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How To Improve Amazon Product Quality
Read the guide →: How To Improve Amazon Product QualityHow to raise product quality on an Amazon private-label listing — using reviews as diagnostic data, and working with the supplier on iteration.
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China Supplier For Amazon FBA
Read the guide →: China Supplier For Amazon FBAWhat makes a Chinese supplier a good fit for Amazon FBA — MOQ, packaging, barcode compliance, inspection standards, and consistency across production runs.
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How To Reduce Amazon Product Cost
Read the guide →: How To Reduce Amazon Product CostReal ways to reduce the cost of goods on your Amazon product — from supplier negotiation to packaging, tooling amortisation, and freight optimisation.
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Amazon Private Label Sourcing From China
Read the guide →: Amazon Private Label Sourcing From ChinaThe end-to-end sourcing playbook for launching an Amazon private-label product from China — from product selection to first FBA-ready shipment.
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How Amazon Sellers Find Suppliers In China
Read the guide →: How Amazon Sellers Find Suppliers In ChinaHow experienced Amazon sellers actually find suppliers in China — what filters matter, what the platform-only approach misses, and where sourcing partners fit.
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EXW Vs FOB Vs DDP: Which Incoterm To Use
Read the guide →: EXW Vs FOB Vs DDP: Which Incoterm To UseA plain-English comparison of EXW, FOB, and DDP — who arranges what, who takes what risk, and which Incoterm to choose for your China order.