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The Full Business World team in front of the China Import and Export Fair, Guangzhou

Three days at the Canton Fair: what we actually saw

We traveled to Guangzhou for phase 1 of the China Import and Export Fair. Here's what we took away from it — and why it changes how we prepare a sourcing trip.

26 September 2026 5 minFull Business World

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The Full Business World team with Desun Solar Power management, outside the factory in China

Import & sourcing

Visiting your suppliers in China: what it really changes

A factory that looks great on Alibaba can be hiding an outsourced production line. Here's what we check on-site, and why this step decides your profitability.

27 September 2026·7 min

Technical discussion with a manufacturer at the Canton Fair robotics booth

Import & sourcing

Comparing suppliers: why price comes last

Two quotes 20% apart don't automatically make the cheaper one the winner. Here are the five criteria that actually tip a sourcing decision.

26 September 2026·4 min

The Full Business World team at the foot of the Canton Tower, Guangzhou

E-commerce

Landed cost: the mistake you pay for after ordering

Freight, duties, banking fees, last-mile delivery: what happens when you set your selling price on the purchase price alone.

26 September 2026·4 min