Tips for doing business with China 1. About China
http://english.gov.cn/ (the Central People's Government of P. R. China) http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/ (Xinhua Net) http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/ (China Daily) http://english.sina.com/index.html (Sina Net) http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/ (Embassy of P. R. China in the USA)
2. Macro economy and Statistics
http://en.ndrc.gov.cn/ (National Development and Reform Committee) http://www.stats.gov.cn/english/ (National Bureau of Statistics of China, NDRC)
3. China's Foreign Trade and Economy Cooperation
http://english.mofcom.gov.cn/ (Ministry of Commerce) http://us2.mofcom.gov.cn/index.shtml (Commercial office of Chinese Embassy)
4. Doing business in China
http://english.mofcom.gov.cn/aroundchina/index.shtml (Serial of each province, MOFCOM)
5. Guidance for Investment in China
http://wzs2.mofcom.gov.cn/ Department of Foreign Investment Administration approving, administrating, rules http://www.fdi.gov.cn/pub/FDI_EN/default.htm (Invest in China, Investment climate, information and statistics) http://www.fdi.gov.cn/pub/FDI_EN/Services_new/default.htm (service) Local Department of Commerce in provinces, find link at http://english.mofcom.gov.cn/ (MOFCOM) http://www.fdi.gov.cn/pub/FDI_EN/News/Focus/Subject/IICS/default.jsp (Invest in China Serial Reports) http://www.fdi.gov.cn/pub/FDI_EN/Services_new/Investment%20Briefing/default.htm (Investment Briefing)
6. How to locate the manufacturers and exporters in China?
Please visit the following two websites for the information: http://ccne.mofcom.gov.cn (China Commodity Net) http://www.alibaba.com Or tap into the websites of Chamber of Commerce for import and export of light industrial products and art-crafts(CCCLA); minerals, metals and chemicals(CCCMC); foodstuffs, native produce and animal by-products(NFNA); machinery and electronic products(CCCME); medicines and health products(CCCMHPIE); and textile products and apparel(CCCT) respectively. http://www.cccla.org.cn/English/englishHome.aspx China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Light Industrial Products and Arts-Crafts (CCCLA) http://www.cccmc.org.cn/EnglishWeb/EngDefault.aspx China Chamber of Commerce of
Metals Minerals & Chemicals Importers & Exporters(CCCMC) http://www.agriffchina.com/e-agriffchina/shxx/index.jsp China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce & Animal By-Products (CFNA) http://www.chinamet.com.cn/en/index.html China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Machinery & Electronic Products (CCCME) http://www.cccmhpie.org.cn/english/index.aspx China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines & Health Products (CCCMHPIE) http://www.ccct.org.cn/information_en/index.jsp China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles (CCCT) We’d suggest you find out the reputation of the company before you decide to do business with it, especially before you send money to it. A trip to China, talking face to face with the company people and seeing the products by yourself are necessary before making a decision.
7. Fairs and Exhibitions in China
Please visit the following websites for the information: http://fair.mofcom.gov.cn (Chinese Import and Export Fairs) http://www.chinatradeshows.com/ http://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en/index.asp China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) http://www.chinafair.org.cn/english/index/index.aspx China International Fair for Investment and Trade http://expocentralchina.mofcom.gov.cn/pub/zbblh/EnglishHome/default.htm Export Central China http://www.iae-china.com.cn/en/index.htm (China International Auto Parts Expo)
8. Background Investigation
Financial and credit background investigation for a specific company is beyond the liability of the Embassy, this kind of inquiry should refer to special in investigating organizations. http://www.sinosure.com.cn/ China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation http://www.cciscredit.com.cn/ China Credit Information Service Ltd. http://www.huaxiacredit.com/en/index.html Huaxia International Credit Consulting Co. Ltd.
9. Authentication Service
The Chinese Embassy and Consulates authenticate documents which are executed in the United States and will be used in China , such as business license, etc: http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/gzrz/default.htm (VISA office of Chinese Embassy) *Information provided by this paper is intended as advice and guidance only. The information is in no way exhaustive and the Embassy is not a licensed broker, banker, shipper or customs agency. Embassy shall not be liable for any damages or costs of any type arising out of, or in any way connected with the use of, this paper.