Practical guide to China
Practical China articles for Turkish companies and individuals: sourcing, trade fairs, translation, company & trademark, marketing, travel and living.
China Company, Representative Office or Distributor? A Guide
Set up a company in China, open a representative office or work with a distributor? Advantages, limits and selection criteria of the three models for Turkish companies.
Choosing an Interpreter for Factory Visits and Trade Fairs in China
Choosing an interpreter for factory visits and fairs in China: Turkish–Chinese or English, technical knowledge, impartiality, briefing, confidentiality and selection criteria.
Your First Business Trip to China: Apps, Transport and Tips
Preparing for your first business trip to China? Practical tips on essential apps, high-speed rail and local transport, communication, hotels and meeting etiquette.
How to Plan a Business Trip to China: Cities, Factories and Itinerary
How to plan a business trip to China: setting goals, choosing cities, factory visits, intercity transport, payment and phone setup, and a sample itinerary for Turkish companies.
Setting Up Alipay and WeChat Pay in China with a Foreign Card
How to set up Alipay and WeChat Pay in China: linking a Turkish card, identity verification, paying by QR code, and using them for metro and taxis, step by step.
Which Trade Fairs to Visit in China? China Fairs by Industry
Which trade fairs to visit in China: leading fairs for electronics, furniture, building materials, machinery, textiles, food, automotive and packaging, plus how to choose.
China Visa Guide: Business and Tourist Visas, Invitation Letter
How to get a China visa: business (M) and tourist (L) visa types, the invitation letter, application steps and documents, a practical guide for Turkish citizens.
Canton Fair Guide: Phases, Registration, Preparation and Negotiation Tips
Canton Fair guide for Turkish buyers: products in each phase, buyer registration, visa and hotel preparation, negotiation tactics at booths and follow-up after the fair.
FOB, CIF, EXW Explained: Incoterms for Importing from China
What FOB, CIF, EXW and other Incoterms mean when importing from China: how costs, risk and responsibilities are split, and how to choose the right term.
Using Turkish Documents in China: Translation, Notary, Apostille
How to prepare Turkish documents for use in China: translation, notarisation and apostille, step by step, for company formation, powers of attorney and work permits.
Pre-Shipment Inspection Guide: AQL Explained and a QC Checklist
How pre-shipment inspection works when importing from China: AQL logic, defect classes, sampling, a practical checklist and how to read an inspection report.
Why Register Your Trademark in China First? The First-to-File Rule
Why trademark registration in China should be your first step: the first-to-file rule, trademark squatting, Chinese brand names, class selection and OEM risks.
How Turkish Brands Enter the Chinese Market: Tmall, JD, Douyin
How Turkish brands can enter the Chinese market: cross-border e-commerce on Tmall Global and JD, Douyin and Xiaohongshu marketing, a Chinese brand name and key steps.
Yiwu Market Guide: Wholesale Buying, Districts and Practical Tips
Yiwu market guide for Turkish buyers: International Trade City districts, MOQ and bargaining, order follow-up, warehousing and consolidation, transport and hotels.
Negotiating with Chinese Companies: Guanxi, Face and WeChat
How to negotiate with Chinese companies: understand guanxi, the concept of face, WeChat communication, banquet etiquette and Chinese holidays to reach better deals.
Alibaba, 1688 or Direct from the Factory? Choosing How to Buy from China
Alibaba vs 1688 vs buying direct from the factory: we compare price, MOQ, buyer protection, communication and quality to help Turkish importers choose the right channel.
How to Check a Chinese Company: Business Licence & Credit Code
How to check a Chinese company: verify the business licence, unified social credit code, business scope and whether you are dealing with a factory or a trading company.
How to Find a Reliable Supplier in China: A Verification Guide
How to find a reliable supplier in China: licence checks, factory audits, red flags, trial orders and contracts — practical ways for Turkish buyers to reduce risk.
Drafting a Contract with a Chinese Supplier: 8 Critical Points
What to check when drafting a Chinese-language contract with a supplier: bilingual layout, governing language clause, company chop and accurate translation.
Importing Products from China: A Step-by-Step Guide for Turkish Buyers
A practical guide to importing from China: choosing suppliers, samples, safe payment, quality control, shipping and working with a Turkish customs broker.