Atlas.
Notes on China business, sourcing, and what I see from Guangzhou. Written for people doing the work.
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Pearl River Delta or Yangtze Delta: which manufacturing zone for your product?
A practical guide to choosing between China's two dominant manufacturing zones, written for first-time importers picking where to focus their sourcing efforts.
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A China business trip checklist for first-time visitors
What to prepare before flying in for your first sourcing trip to mainland China — visa, payments, communication apps, factory etiquette, and the things nobody tells you.
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How to find a reliable factory in China without flying blind
A working framework for separating real factories from trading-company fronts, with practical signals you can check from anywhere in the world before booking a flight.
Topics
- #china-manufacturing
- #china-trip
- #guide
- #operations
- #sourcing
- #supplier-verification