Notes fromthe Guangzhou desk.

Guangzhou, China · Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00 (GMT+8) Email us Home/Insights Insights · 行业洞察 Notes fromthe Guangzhou desk. What we have learned sourcing from China — written for buyers, without the sales language. Practical guides on suppliers, pricing, quality, freight and the mistakes that cost the most. Latest articles Written by people who place the orders. Guides · March 18, 2026How to Source From China in 2026: A Buyer’s Field GuideThe full sequence — from writing a specification a factory can actually quote, to the moment your container clears customs. China Insight · March 4, 2026Guangzhou vs Yiwu vs Shenzhen: Where Your Product Is Actually MadeChina is not one market. Choosing the wrong cluster costs you 15–30% before you have negotiated a single price. Risk · February 19, 2026Seven Warning Signs of a Supplier You Should Walk Away FromMost bad sourcing outcomes are visible in the first three emails. Here is what experienced buyers look for. Logistics · February 2, 2026FCL, LCL or Air: Choosing the Right Freight Mode From ChinaA practical breakdown of when each mode wins, and the hidden charges that turn a cheap quote expensive. Guides · January 20, 2026EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP? Incoterms Explained for ImportersFour letters decide who pays what and who carries the risk. Getting them wrong is the most common costly mistake in a first order. China Insight · January 8, 2026Planning Around Chinese New Year: A Buyer’s CalendarFactories close for weeks and capacity books out long before. Here is how to plan an entire year around it. Guides · December 12, 2025Building Your Own Brand From Chinese FactoriesOEM, ODM and private label — what each actually means, what it costs, and the packaging decisions that make a product look expensive. Stay in touch Prefer your answers directly? Most of what we know does not fit in an article. Message us with your product and we will tell you what we would tell a friend. Ask a question Ready to source? 开始采购 Tell us what you need. We will find it. Send a photo, a drawing, a link or a sample reference by email — you will have a considered reply, usually within one working day. Get a quote Send an enquiry