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Yiwu Market Reports Record Q3 Export Volumes
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Yiwu Market Reports Record Q3 Export Volumes

Small-commodity exports from Yiwu climbed again this quarter, with gift and homeware categories leading demand from Nor…

Aug 23, 2026
How to Verify a Chinese Manufacturer Before You Order
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How to Verify a Chinese Manufacturer Before You Order

Business licence checks, factory audits and sample protocols — a practical checklist before committing to a first order.

Aug 19, 2026
MOQ Negotiation: Getting Better Terms on a First Order
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MOQ Negotiation: Getting Better Terms on a First Order

Minimum order quantities are rarely fixed. Here is what actually moves them.

Aug 15, 2026
Trade Assurance: What Payment Protection Actually Covers
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Trade Assurance: What Payment Protection Actually Covers

A plain-language explanation of escrow, shipment cover and how disputes are resolved.

Aug 11, 2026
Sourcing Calendar: Planning Around Chinese New Year
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Sourcing Calendar: Planning Around Chinese New Year

Factories close for weeks and capacity tightens long before. How to plan a year around it.

Aug 7, 2026