Doing business in China: 5 key strategies and expert insights

Home  >   Blogs  >  Doing business with China Doing business in China: 5 key strategies and expert insights Last update: 2 Sep 2025 China presents a massive business opportunity for merchants, startups and other growing businesses in the UK and beyond. But getting started in the country can feel overwhelming. You need to consider how […]

How to ship from China to UK: A guide for online sellers

Home  >   Blogs  >  Doing business with China How to ship from China to UK: A guide for online sellers Last update: 2 Sep 2025 If you’re researching how to ship from China to the UK, you’re likely looking for answers to the following questions:  Which shipping method is best, and how long does each […]

Making supplier payments in RMB: What cross-border businesses need to know

Home  >   Blogs  >  Doing business with China Making supplier payments in RMB: What cross-border businesses need to know Last update: 7 Jul 2025 If you’re paying suppliers or partners in China, chances are you’re doing it in your local currency – like GBP, USD or EUR – via your domestic bank. However, this default approach can […]

How to sell on WeChat marketplace: A guide for global brands

Home  >   Blogs  >  Doing business with China How to sell on WeChat marketplace: A guide for global brands Last update: 28 May 2025 WeChat is the most popular social media site in China. Owned by Tencent, the biggest video company in the world, the WeChat social media platform boasts over 1.2 billion monthly users.  […]

What is a China export licence (and what are the requirements?)

Home  >   Blogs  >  Doing business with China What is a China export licence (and what are the requirements?) Last update: 6 May 2025 For many e-commerce sellers in the UK, sourcing products from Chinese manufacturers is a key strategy for keeping costs low and profit margins high. However, before partnering with a supplier, one […]

Why does China have two currencies?

Home  >   Blogs  >  Doing business with China Why does China have two currencies? Last update: 14 April 2025 When dealing with Chinese currency, you may come across two terms: CNY (Chinese yuan) and CNH (offshore renminbi).  While they might seem interchangeable, they serve different purposes in international trade and finance. Understanding the distinction between […]

5 tips for first-time visitors to the Canton Fair

Home  >   Blogs  >  Doing business with China 5 tips for first-time visitors to the Canton Fair The Canton Fair is not only a major event in the global trade calendar, it’s also the largest and most successful trade fair in China. Here’s what to know before you visit. The Canton Fair, or the China […]

Profitable products to import from China

Home  >   Blogs  >  Doing business with China What are the most profitable products to import from China and Overseas? An e-commerce seller’s first job when setting up an online store is sourcing profitable products to import from China (or a manufacturing centre closer to home). Here are some tips on identifying profitable imports as […]

How big is the Chinese e-commerce market?

Home  >   Blogs  >  Doing business with China How big is the Chinese e-commerce market? In 2020 e-commerce sales in China reached $1.3 trillion – a number projected to increase to almost $2 trillion by 2025. So, what does this mean for businesses looking to expand their global footprint? Economies all around the world were […]

Consumer trends in China for 2022 and 2023

Home  >   Blogs  >  Doing business with China Consumer trends in China for 2022 and 2023 We break down the what, where and how of Chinese consumer trends so you can enter 2022/23 ready to grow your revenue. What does the future hold for consumer trends in China? Unlike much of the rest of the world, China is rebounding strongly […]