Insights
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.
Sourcing 9 min read
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.
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Logistics 7 min read
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.
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Payments 6 min read
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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