The best way to pay Chinese suppliers: A guide for cross-border businesses
Home > Blogs > Doing business with China The best way to pay Chinese suppliers: A guide for cross-border businesses Last update: 10 Oct 2025 It’s a frustrating fact that supplier payments to China tend to be slower, more expensive and a little more complex than international payments to other destinations. Dual currencies, limited visibility […]
How to buy and sell from China: 5 tips for online sellers
Home > Blogs > Doing business with China How to buy and sell from China: 5 tips for online sellers Last update: 29 Sep 2025 If you’re preparing to trade with China and are looking for some advice before getting started, then this article is for you. You might have questions such as: How do […]
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 […]
