Posts by MikeB
Genuine products from China?
Can you get genuine Apple products from China? QUESTION: Short question. Long Answer. Apple products are readily available in China. While there are only a handful of Apple stores, there are many authorized retailers. I live in Shenzhen and recently purchased an iPad2 for my daughter. But if your question is “can you buy genuine…
Read MoreBeware of this very common mistake when selecting products to buy from China
“XXX famous brand is made in China. I’ll buy them in bulk from a Chinese wholesaler or factory on the cheap and get rich!” At least once per week, the CSIC is contacted by a buyer that has found a price they worry is too good to be true when buying a famous brand…
Read MoreHow to buy from China and consolidate freight in HK
We have warehouse in Hong Kong (HK), and we would like to buy products in bulk quantities from china mainland to store in warehouse in (HK), do we need to have import/export license in HK and do custom paper works in HK? Hong Kong is very open and you don’t need special licensing unless…
Read MoreMy order is late. Who is to blame?
Normally, we allow 6 weeks to deliver to Sydney on Sea Freight from the date of “Shipped on Board” in the B/L. If it takes some times more than 2 months, who is responsible for this delay ? Can we question the manufacturer who is also the shipper using their Freight forwarder, can we ask…
Read MoreTop Blog Posts June 2014 related to Sourcing, QC, Legal and Supply China Management
Best of CSIC network 6.1.2014 to 7.4.2014 Editor’s Picks From Sourcing & Supply China Management Blog Posts 9 costly mistakes commonly made by small buyers 4 amazing advantages of using a Hong Kong holding company when investing in Mainland China. What procedures should I follow to import easily? Verified supplier still let me down. The…
Read More5 great blog posts about QC & Quality Assurance in Asia
Best of AQF’s Quality Control Blog for May and June 2014 The Quality Control Blog is written by the Asia Quality Focus (AQF) team to share its experience and know-how about quality assurance and how to source safely in Asia. The Quality Control Blog does an excellent job of giving an insider’s look at important issues…
Read More4 amazing advantages of using a Hong Kong holding company when investing in Mainland China.
Question: While I was exploring setting up my own factory in China, I noticed most investors first set up a HK holding company which then owns the China based entity. Why don’t the foreign investors directly own the PRC based factory, sourcing office, sales office, warehouse or trading company? Based on interviews with other…
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