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In the past, many small and medium-sized business owners held this mindset: “Compliance and formal processes are for big corporations and foreign enterprises. We’re a small operation — agility is our lifeline. We don’t need all those rules and red tape.“ A few years ago,...Read more -
A Millennium-Old Story of the Dragon Boat Festival There are many different accounts of the origin of the Dragon Boat Festival. Some say it commemorates Qu Yuan, others say it honors Wu Zixu, and still others refer to the “fifth day of the fifth month” as the “evil day.&#...Read more -
In late April 2026, at a factory in Foshan, everything went as usual – container loading, sealing, pickup. The container was smoothly delivered to the Guangzhou rail yard, waiting for the railway train to Tashkent, Uzbekistan. No one expected this railway-truck intermodal transport to turn into...Read more -
In the first quarter, China’s exports far exceeded expectations, and many businesses saw rapid growth in their export operations. Recently, many manufacturing clients have been asking about export tax rebates, wanting to understand the system so they can price their quotes with confide...Read more -
You’ve probably felt it by now: the landscape of international logistics has changed. From sudden spikes of over 60% in US-bound freight rates, to severe congestion at Middle Eastern and South Asian ports; from unexpected container rollovers by carriers, to urgent cargo stranded at transs...Read more -
Important Notice — Export Finance & Operations Attention all export finance and operations teams: The remarks column on export sales VAT general invoices now has mandatory new requirements effective June 1, 2026, applying to all export trade methods. Incorrect or missing information may not...Read more -
I. Not a Full Tariff Cut, but Highly Significant in Signal Key facts of the latest China-U.S. tariff policy adjustment: Item Details Source Policy agreement date Joint statement released on May 12, 2025 China’s Ministry of Commerce, Xinhua News U.S. tariffs removed 91% of a...Read more -
On April 1st, major adjustments to export tax rebates for photovoltaic products took effect – rebates are cancelled or no longer granted. Many exporters have been complacent, thinking, “This has nothing to do with me – I don’t deal with solar or batteries.” Wrong – and dangerous...Read more -
Today marks the Xiaoman (Grain Buds) solar term. Everything in nature is just beginning to flourish, yet gently and perfectly so — not too much, not too little . As the ancients said: “The moon wanes after it waxes full; water overflows when it brims.” Life never demands absolute perf...Read more -
On Mother’s Day in 2026, I want to write about my second aunt. She is neither a celebrity nor an influencer, yet she has spent her life showing us what it truly means to be a mother and what the power of a woman can be. I. A Girl Who Walked Out of the Flames of War In May 1939, my ...Read more -
April export growth far exceeded market expectations, driven by the “three engines” — EVs, lithium batteries, and semiconductors. Rising cargo volumes bring not just orders, but also higher capability thresholds. International logistics providers — are you ready? In the post-pandemi...Read more -
Effective June 1, 2026 — New Customs Regulation As June 1, 2026 approaches, a far-reaching new customs regulation is about to take effect – General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 57 of 2026 (Announcement on Carrying out the 2026 Random Inspection of Import and Export Commodities Ou...Read more