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Sectors of the Chinese economy are important for manufacturing

Industries & Sectors of the Chinese Economy: Classification Overview

Every economy divides into three broad sectors, and industry classification is how those sectors are broken down into the categories that customs, statistics, and business licences actually use. The primary sector covers cultivation and extraction of raw materials: farming, fishing, mining, and oil. The secondary sector is manufacturing and assembly, where raw materials become components […]

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Shipping from China can be tricky, many options for containers, rates and co

Shipping: Containers, Rates and Documents

There are many ways to get goods from Asia/China to their destination. Sea freight is the by far most common one. Several aspects regarding size or utilisation of containers & a number of Shipping Companies in China or Asia have to be considered. A variety of shipping documents are required for Shipping from China.

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Supplier Selection is an important step for sourcing your product

Supplier Selection: Criteria and Quotations

Supplier Selection and Supplier Evaluation Criteria are the most important success factor for a manufacturing project. Despite that suppliers may offer the same product, the price is not the only aspect that should be taken into consideration and that your decision should be based on in the Supplier Selection Process.

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Product Specification is the crucial first step for manufacturing

Product Specifications: Determination and Design

A Product Specification is at the beginning of every production project. Misunderstandings are common and the reason for many coordination problems. Product Design Specification and Product Design Definition guidelines will help you to be detailed and precise in all aspects of your product and later manufacturing.

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Manufacturing History - China Manufacturing Industry Analysis

China Manufacturing Industry Analysis: A History of Development

China has a long Manufacturing History dating back long before the current political system. Its recent impressive catch up was accomplished by deliberate choices. China Manufacturing Industry Analysis let’s you expect that China’s Industry Development will remain a manufacturing country in the foreseeable future.

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Marketing in China is important when you try to enter the market

Channels of Trade: Overview About Marketing Diversity

There are three major distribution channels of Product Marketing in China: Direct marketing, retail marketing, and wholesale marketing. While retail marketing is by far the most important channel of trade in Western countries, the situation of marketing in China is more diverse. China Retail Sales are very segregated.

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China Labor Costs are rising but automation limits the effect

China Labor Costs: Implications of Rising Wages

Despite that China Labor Costs keep increasing, the country manages to stay competitive with respect to other developing countries in Asia. Productivity is growing quicker than in other countries because of automation and better organization. Rising Labor Costs in China attract more investment in the hinterlands.

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China News in English should be followed to follow up on manufacturing

References for Chinese Media: An Overview

The following list of China News in English will serve as a good orientation point to find the most important direct sources both with respect to Chinese newspapers and Western newspapers with China outlets. Refer to our link list of Chinese Newspapers, News Websites as well Chinese Media and Blogs.

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Business Quotes about China teach you about the country's economy

Trade and Business Quotes about China

This collection of Business Quotes About China and more from political or economical leaders on trade and business in China will help you to comprehend the country. They are categorized in business, economics, history and politics. Quotes help understanding China's political system as well as its culture and economy.

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