The Yiwu Fair, or China Yiwu International Commodities (Standards) Fair, is one of China’s largest fairs for daily-use products. It is held annually, in the city of Yiwu, Zhejiang province. Since 1995, it has attracted both Chinese and foreign entrepreneurs. Therefore, it is an excellent opportunity to learn about new products and establish business contacts. What can the Yiwu Fair 2024 offer? Basic information about Yiwu Fair 2024 City: Yiwu Date: October 21 – 24, 2024 Location: Yiwu International Expo Center, No.59 Zongze Road, Yiwu, Zhejiang, China Website: en.yiwufair.com What is the Yiwu ..read more

The National Hardware Show, a cornerstone event in the tools, building, and home improvement sector, once again was a huge success in the 2024 edition. Spanning from March 26th to 28th in the dynamic city of Los Angeles, this year’s edition drew a significant crowd, boasting over 2800 exhibitors and attracting more than 20,000 attendees. National Hardware Show 2024 – report ExamineChina had the chance to connect with countless companies in the industry. We are frequent at the NHS, and it never disappoints. Complementing the bustling exhibition floor, the organizers curated an engaging lineup ..read more

China organizes some of the world’s largest trade fairs. Attending trade fairs allows us to test products in person, gain more insights into the industry, and establish stronger relationships with business partners. The wide range of events taking place in the summer of 2024 in China means that regardless of the industry you are pursuing, everyone is able to choose the trade fair they want to attend. Below, we present a list of trade fairs in China – summer 2024 that we think are most worth checking out. Trade fairs in China – summer 2024 Trade fairs in China – June 2024 China Stationery Fair ..read more

The Asian beauty market is currently at the forefront of the world and is growing rapidly. Beauty trade fairs are very popular, and China Beauty Expo is one of the most important events in the beauty industry. It is held annually in Shanghai, and in 2024, it will also be held in Hangzhou. China Beauty Expo 2024 will be held in May and September. What can the China Beauty Expo offer? Basic information about China Beauty Expo 2024 China Beauty Expo 2024 in Shanghai Date: May 22 – 24, 2024 Location: Shanghai New International Expo Center, No. 2345, Longyang Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, Ch ..read more

One of the European Union’s goals in terms of environmental politics is regulating single-use plastic products. Reducing the volume and impact of some plastic products’ environment is a great concern for the EU bodies. Therefore, the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) came into effect in July 2021. Single-Use Plastic Directive in the European Union The European Union bodies enacted the SUP Directive in 2019, laying down new obligations for entrepreneurs from Member States concerning the generation of plastic waste and plastic packaging put into circulation in the market. The full name of ..read more

Rules regarding the import of steel, aluminum, and other products came into force on October 1, 2023. The European Union’s CBAM tool aims to encourage cleaner manufacturing in non-EU countries. What are importers’ obligations related to CBAM? CBAM – what is it? The CBAM, which stands for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, is the European Union’s response to “carbon leakage.” “Carbon leakage” is the phenomenon of moving greenhouse gas-emitting sectors outside the EU to avoid stricter standards. The mechanism resulting from Regulation (EU) 2023/956 of the European Parliament and of the Council ..read more

Qingming Jie, or the Tomb Sweeping Day, is one of the most important holidays in China. During this holiday, the Chinese worship their ancestors and clean the gravesite. It also has very interesting traditions and customs. Qingmingjie 2024 falls on April 4th. Qingmingjie 2024. History of Qingmingjie The story of Qingmingjie dates back to the Zhou Dynasty, more than 2,000 years ago. The legend tells the story of Master Wen and his faithful servant, Jie Zitui. One day, Jie cut a piece of meat from his thigh, made it into soup, and served it to his master so that he would not go hungry. Grateful ..read more

Many novice importers choose Canton Fair as their first trade show. China’s oldest and largest fair, held twice a year, is extremely popular. One of its advantages is that it is split into phases that focus on specific groups of products. Therefore, you can choose to take part in the one that interests you the most and save some time. After reading this article, you will know how to get to the Canton Fair. Where is the Canton Fair? The fair takes place at the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex) on Pazhou Island. The complex covers a total construction area of over one mi ..read more

FIBO is the world’s leading trade fair for fitness, wellness, and health, held annually in Cologne. The organizer’s vision is to create a strong fitness industry and a healthy society. The main motto of the 2024 edition of the event is “An active and holistically mindful lifestyle is more important than ever.” FIBO 2024 will be held April 11-14. Attending the trade show is an ideal opportunity to meet entrepreneurs from all over the world. When and where is FIBO 2024 held? The first edition of the FIBO was organized in 1985. Originally held in Cologne until 1991, it was later moved to Essen be ..read more

The Canton Fair is the largest and one of the oldest trade fairs in China — its history goes back to 1957. It is also very popular among importers around the world. The Canton Fair is held twice a year for three weeks each, in spring and autumn. The fair follows an identical pattern each year: the same dates and the same three phases, each lasting five days. In the article below, we discuss what to look out for when planning a trip to the Canton Fair, especially the phases of the fair and their breakdown by industry. There are thousands of suppliers at the Canton Fair, so selecting the exhibit ..read more