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Buying from China, explained.
A new article every day from our team in Foshan: how sourcing really works, what's in fashion, the trade news that affects your order, and life in the furniture capital of the world.
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Buyer questions
How do I check a factory's quality when I can't visit it?
How to check a Chinese furniture factory from home: the official business register, live video tours, samples and inspection, and what each one misses.
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Buying furniture in Foshan
Paying a deposit in Foshan: what must the invoice say?
What a Foshan proforma invoice must show before you pay a factory deposit: company account, piece specs, deposit wording, balance terms and warning signs.
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Buyer questions
What does a full-house furniture order from Foshan look like?
A room-by-room breakdown of a luxury full-house furniture order from Foshan, including material specs, typical costs, and when to avoid sourcing in China.
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Foshan facts
Is Foshan just furniture, or is there more to the culture?
Discover the history, martial arts, and craftsmanship behind Foshan, China. Learn why this manufacturing giant is rooted in deep Cantonese tradition.
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Buyer questions
How do luxury hotels buy furniture from Foshan factories?
How hotel projects buy furniture in China (specs, samples, mock-ups, inspections, staged payments) and the version a luxury homeowner can copy for a house.
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Trade in numbers
What does shipping furniture from China cost in October 2026?
Container rates from China as of 16 October 2026, why they're still high, East vs West Coast, the 2027 US tariff step-up and when to order furniture.
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Foshan facts
Why Foshan is the Global Hub for Luxury Furniture
Discover why Foshan, China, is the world's furniture capital. Learn about the supply chains, high-end markets like Louvre, and how to source luxury pieces.
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Buyer questions
What is the safest way to pay a furniture factory in China?
Learn the safest payment methods for luxury furniture imports from China, including T/T, Letters of Credit, and sourcing agent escrow to protect your deposit.
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Furniture and building materials trade
Furniture and Building Material Imports: What is Changing
Learn how to manage furniture and building material imports from China. Understand trade rules, quality standards, and shipping shifts for your projects.