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We visited the factory and checked stone crushers, well drilling machines, and other construction equipment for our clients.
Late last year, we had the chance to visit one of our long-term manufacturing partners in Shandong Province. This visit allowed us to see a factory producing excavators, loaders, bulldozers, well drilling machines, cranes, mixers, and many other construction machines, both large and small.
The main goal of our visit was to inspect two machines intended for our clients, ensuring they meet high-quality standards. These visits are part of our commitment to delivering reliable solutions for importing construction machinery from China. Being on-site gives us full confidence in every step of the production process.
TAGOn Thursday, December 18, 2025, China began implementing special customs incentives across the entire island as part of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) project β the largest free trade zone in the world by area. These measures allow freer entry of foreign goods, significantly expand the list of duty-free products, and introduce more favorable business conditions, with a clear goal of developing Hainan into a new international commercial center, modeled after Hong Kong.
Once an underdeveloped and remote border outpost, Hainan was declared China's largest special economic zone as early as 1988. With the master plan published in 2020, an ambitious goal was set β to gradually develop the island into a fully open free trade port by the middle of the 21st century.
The General Office of the State Council of China published the official public holiday schedule for 2026 on November 4, 2025. According to the lunar calendar, Chinese New Year 2026 begins on February 17, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, specifically the Fire Horse, symbolizing energy, action, freedom, and independence.
The Horse in Chinese astrology represents speed, energy, ambition, and independence. People born in this year are usually active, confident, and initiative-driven. The 2026 Fire Horse year brings passion, energy, courage, and opportunities for new projects. Red symbolizes luck and success, while the fire element promotes determination and creativity. This is a good year for innovation and setting ambitious goals.
If you want to buy goods from China, you can do it in several ways.
βΈOnline shopping is the easiest way to find a product on a platform and buy it.
βΈ Another option is to attend a trade fair, see many exhibitors in person, and make deals on-site.
βΈA third option is to have someone currently in China or a Chinese contact near you to assist with purchases.
βΈThe best option, rarely discussed, is to travel to China and personally find a company with expert assistance.
In this article, we will focus on this last method and show you how it looks and how we do it.
TAGIn this guide, we explain step-by-step how we safely source, test, prepare, and deliver forklifts from China to our clients worldwide. This process is based on a recent shipment of three 4-ton diesel forklifts delivered to a client in Croatia β a delivery arranged thanks to a third-hand recommendation, proving the trust and satisfaction of our clients.
TAG- Public Holidays in China: Notice β October 1β8, 2025
- Driverless Taxis in China β A Glimpse into the Future of Mobility
- Beware of online scams pretending to be Alibaba
- HS Code for Imports from China: A Guide to the Harmonized System
- The Great Firewall of China
- Belgrade Car Show: A Glimpse into the Future Through the Chinese Auto Industry
- Product inspection and testing before shipment β a crucial step in ensuring safety during import
- Certificate of Origin
- Chinaβs visa-free entry policy
- Non-working days in China for 2025
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