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ARTICLE | 2026-07-03

Avoid Canton Fair Scams: A Practical Guide for NZ & Australian Buyers

Introduction Attending the Canton Fair is often the first step for many New Zealand and Australian buyers looking to source products directly from China. With thousands of legitimate exhibitors, the…

Read article ARTICLE | 2026-07-02

Practical Steps After Collecting Canton Fair Supplier Contacts

Introduction Attending the Canton Fair is often considered the exciting part of sourcing from China, but the real work starts once you’re back at your desk. Many New Zealand and…

Read article ARTICLE | 2026-07-02

Avoid These Common Canton Fair Mistakes When Sourcing from China

Introduction Every Canton Fair season, business owners from New Zealand and Australia head to Guangzhou hoping to secure great deals directly from Chinese suppliers. While the Canton Fair presents a…

Read article ARTICLE | 2026-07-02

How to Verify Suppliers You Meet at the Canton Fair Before Committing

Introduction Meeting a supplier at the Canton Fair is an exciting first step in your China sourcing journey, but it is far from proof that you can safely place an…

Read article ARTICLE | 2026-07-02

Essential Canton Fair Sourcing Tips for New Zealand and Australian Buyers

Introduction The Canton Fair is Asia’s largest China sourcing trade fair and a key event for many New Zealand and Australian businesses looking to expand or diversify their product lines.…

Read article ARTICLE | 2026-06-26

China Product Sourcing for NZ & Australian Businesses: What to Check Before You Order

China Product Sourcing for NZ & Australian Businesses: What to Check Before You Order Sourcing products from China can offer significant advantages for New Zealand and Australian businesses — competitive…

Read article ARTICLE | 2026-06-26

How to Verify a Chinese Supplier Before You Pay: A Practical Checklist for NZ & AU Buyers

Sending money to a Chinese supplier you have never met, in a country with a different legal system, a different language, and different business norms, is one of the higher-risk…

Read article ARTICLE | 2026-06-21

Importing from China to Australia and New Zealand: What to Check Before You Pay

Before you send money to a Chinese supplier, there are a set of practical checks that significantly reduce your risk. This article covers the main areas NZ and AU buyers…

Read article ARTICLE | 2026-06-21

How to Compare China Supplier Quotes

Comparing China supplier quotes on price alone is one of the most common sourcing mistakes NZ and AU buyers make. The cheapest quote is often not the best value, and…

Read article ARTICLE | 2026-06-21

Packing Checks Before Freight from China

Packing problems discovered after goods have left China are expensive to fix. Packing problems discovered before freight handoff cost almost nothing to address. These are the practical packing checks NZ…

Read article ARTICLE | 2026-06-21

China Factory Verification vs Supplier Promises

Chinese suppliers make promises. Some keep them. Factory verification is the process of checking what a supplier claims against what can actually be confirmed. For NZ and AU buyers placing…

Read article ARTICLE | 2026-06-21

Supplier Checks Before Paying a Chinese Supplier

Most China supplier fraud and supplier mismatch problems happen before the first payment leaves your account. A polished website, a Gold Supplier badge, and a few confident-sounding messages are not…

Read article ARTICLE | 2026-06-21

Spare Parts Planning in China Sourcing

When NZ and AU buyers source products from China, spare parts are usually an afterthought. They should not be. Planning spare parts before production or shipment is one of the…

Read article ARTICLE | 2026-06-21

A Clear China Sourcing Process for NZ and AU Buyers

Most problems in China sourcing happen because buyers skip steps. A clear process — run in the right order — reduces guesswork, protects your money, and improves what arrives. This…

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