30 guides written by someone living in China. Travel, manufacturing, sourcing — everything you need, in one place.
Alipay, WeChat Pay, cash, and cards — what works and how to set it up.
What's blocked, what works, and how to stay connected.
Visa types, transit-free entry, and the latest visa-free policies.
Best options for data, calls, and staying connected in China.
How to order, what to eat, and how to navigate menus you can't read.
Common scams, safety tips, and what to watch out for.
High-speed rail, metro, taxis, and ride-hailing in China.
Hospitals, pharmacies, insurance, and what to do in an emergency.
Why Google Maps fails in China and what to use instead.
How to check if a supplier is legit before you send money.
Finding partners, managing iterations, and going from idea to physical product.
48-hour turnarounds, rapid iteration, and the Shenzhen advantage.
Sourcing components, finding engineers, and building hardware at the world's largest electronics market.
POD suppliers, quality control, and scaling without inventory.
Enamel pins, patches, jewelry, apparel — how to go custom at scale.
White-label to brand-owner: finding factories that do private label right.
High-end production, quality tiers, and working with premium factories.
OEM/ODM electronics, certification, and navigating Shenzhen's supply chain.
Foshan, Dongguan, and the furniture manufacturing corridor.
NMPA registration, OEM cosmetics, and beauty product manufacturing.
GMP facilities, export certification, and regulatory compliance.
Fabric markets, garment factories, and the apparel supply chain.
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