Notes from the trade desk.
Field-tested writing on China sourcing, logistics and cross-border payments — by the team running the trades, not a content agency.
How to Import from China Safely: A Step-by-Step Playbook
A field-tested playbook for importing from China safely: spec, source, verify, pay on milestones, gate QC and ship — and how to avoid sourcing scams.
China Sourcing for Small Business: Low MOQ, Low Risk
A practical guide to importing from China on a small budget: cutting MOQ, vetting suppliers cheaply, and protecting payments without an audit team.
China Sourcing 101: Verify a Chinese Factory in 10 Steps
The exact ten-step protocol Makehe uses to qualify a Chinese factory before any payment moves — from AIC license to on-site audit.
FOB, CIF or DDP: Which Incoterm Should You Buy On From China?
The practical, money-on-the-line difference between FOB, CIF and DDP — and when each one actually saves you money.
Why Wiring 100% to a Chinese Factory Is the Most Expensive Mistake You Can Make
How escrowed milestone payments and bilingual intermediary contracts eliminate the single biggest source of cross-border trade loss.
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