Quality control matters when your customers trust you with their homes. From kitchen appliances that need to work reliably for years to garden equipment that must withstand the elements, every product must meet strict standards. That’s why having boots on…
If quality depends on catching defects at the end, it is already too late. Take the Anker power bank recall: a downstream supplier changed a battery cell material without approval, and the issue wasn’t detected until products were in the…
Guangzhou is China’s manufacturing powerhouse and the capital of Guangdong province. As the Pearl River Delta’s commercial heart, it’s home to massive industrial clusters and the world-famous Canton Fair. The city offers direct access to China’s manufacturing supply chains, with…
China’s factory-gate prices fell again in July, extending producer-price deflation to a 34-month streak and underscoring a deep price war across the manufacturing sector. However, while falling prices may look like a win for buyers abroad, they also signal mounting quality risks. The two…
The British Chamber of Commerce in China has released its 2025-26 Position Paper, calling on Chinese policymakers to speed up market access and regulatory reforms for foreign businesses. We think the position paper really nails some of the issues we and…
China's carbon emissions have dropped for the first time, but the country's push for cleaner energy still depends on where you look.
Hiring in China? Many start with Shanghai. The city has the biggest pool of skilled workers, including plenty who speak English. It’s also home to many foreign companies and international offices. However, all that talent and convenience comes at a…
Tianjin is one of China’s most underrated cities for business, offering top-tier talent, lower costs than first-tier rivals, and a business environment that rivals the best in the country. For companies looking to establish or expand operations in China, Tianjin…
Someone on your China team broke the rules. What now? Knowing exactly how to handle disciplinary action in China saves you time, stress and potential legal headaches. If It’s Not in Your Handbook, It Doesn’t Count If you want to discipline…
British energy companies sourcing from China often struggle with unpredictable quality and costly delays. For one London-based firm, the solution was hiring a seasoned China country manager through The China Desk, transforming their procurement strategy and boosting supplier reliability overnight.…
