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 […]
A guide to shipping from China to the UK and Europe
Home > Blogs > Doing business with China How to ship from China to the UK and Europe: Guide for online sellers With the right strategy, you can simplify the process of shipping goods from China. Learn about different shipping methods, the benefits of a freight forwarder and how to avoid delays. Key takeaways You […]
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 […]
8 tips for doing business in China
Home > Blogs > Doing business with China 8 tips for doing business in China China presents a massive opportunity for British entrepreneurs setting up a business—but where do you start? Here are some tips from experts in Chinese trade on how to succeed when doing business in China. 1. Dig under the surface “You […]
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 […]
The benefits of machine translation on Alibaba
Home > Blogs > Doing business with China The benefits of machine translation on Alibaba Learn how to pair translation tools and finance solutions to transform your business and explore new markets like a local. Business relationships are stronger than ever thanks to developments in machine translation. It wasn’t very long ago that language barriers […]
