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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China Import Cost Breakdown
Read the guide →: China Import Cost BreakdownThe complete cost breakdown for a China import order — factory unit price, tooling, shipping, duties, and hidden line items. Written for accurate landed cost.
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Shipping From China: Complete Guide
Read the guide →: Shipping From China: Complete GuideA practical guide to shipping from China — modes (sea, air, express, rail), typical costs, timelines, and how to choose for your order.
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How To Import Products From China
Read the guide →: How To Import Products From ChinaThe practical end-to-end process for importing products from China — supplier, production, shipping, customs, and delivery. Written for first-time and repeat importers.
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How To Improve Product Quality From A Chinese Supplier
Read the guide →: How To Improve Product Quality From A Chinese SupplierPractical steps to improve product quality from an existing Chinese supplier — from specification tightening to feedback loops that actually change behaviour.
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China Quality Control Process: What It Actually Looks Like
Read the guide →: China Quality Control Process: What It Actually Looks LikeThe full quality control process for a China production order — from specification to pre-shipment inspection to post-delivery feedback.
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Pre-Shipment Inspection Guide
Read the guide →: Pre-Shipment Inspection GuidePre-shipment inspection is the last checkpoint before you pay the balance. A practical guide to what to inspect, when to book, and what the report should show.
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Why Chinese Products Have Quality Problems (And How To Prevent Them)
Read the guide →: Why Chinese Products Have Quality Problems (And How To Prevent Them)Chinese products can be excellent or poor — and the difference is rarely about “China”. The real causes of quality problems, and how to prevent them.
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Small Batch Manufacturing In China
Read the guide →: Small Batch Manufacturing In ChinaSmall-batch manufacturing in China is real — if you know how to find the right suppliers. A guide for ecommerce sellers, indie brands, and testers.
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China Manufacturing Lead Time: What To Expect
Read the guide →: China Manufacturing Lead Time: What To ExpectHow long does China manufacturing actually take? A practical timeline from deposit to shipment, and where delays typically enter the process.
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How Chinese Factories Set Prices
Read the guide →: How Chinese Factories Set PricesUnderstand what goes into a Chinese factory’s quote — materials, labour, overhead, margin — and where the negotiation space actually is.