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by Mike Genung A big part of what we offer is that we have boots on the ground in China. Unless you’re willing to play Russian Roulette and hope you don’t get…

While some people condemn inexpensive Chinese labor as a reason for economic decline in the United States, smart American entrepreneurs have learned to work with Chinese manufacturers in order to maximize their…

At Global Trade Specialists, we believe that there are three factors that should be taken into account by anyone looking to have products made in China: quality, price, and delivery time. In…

If you have been searching for reliable Chinese sources for your business needs, you have probably come across the popular website Alibaba. Alibaba is a massive e-commerce website that is owned in…

Although some people use the terms “procurement” and “sourcing” interchangeably, they actually refer to different aspects of the same part of your business. Procurement and sourcing are two distinct approaches to buying…

During a visit to China last month, I visited the Great Wall of China, just outside of Beijing. Below is a video while I was on the Great Wall along with several…

by Mike Genung We have a Facebook page for Global Trade Specialists here. We post many pictures there, including shots of manufacturing companies in China, the Chinese people, and interesting places. This picture has…

Recently, I was visited by a man who works for an organization that promotes and develop businesses in the Colorado Springs area. He asked me what the local and state government could…

The Chinese New Year holiday is the mother of all holidays. Chinese manufacturing companies are normally closed for at least two weeks during this time, and then it takes them another 2…

To say that China, the United States’ biggest banker, is worried about the current government shutdown is an understatement. China holds around 1.3 trillion dollars worth of US Treasuries. If the U.S. defaults on…