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Recently, I was visited by a man who works for an organization that promotes and develop businesses in the Colorado Springs area. He asked me what the local and state government could…

Much has been made of China’s economic slowdown in the past year. Some have even said the Chinese economy would “implode.” What is interesting to watch is the difference between their approach…

This our first video, where I discuss the “why” behind our mission here at Global Trade.  

Today’s post is by another guest writer… Don’t Be Fooled by the Familiar in Chinaby Mike Black Would you base your opinion of the United States entirely on knowledge of New York…

Chinese companies are starting to come back online this week. At least, some of them. Many factories will be closed until the 24th, some even longer. Afterwards manufacturers will need several weeks…

This is the last full week of work before Chinese factories shut down for the Chinese New Year Holiday. Factories are now in full swing making last minute orders that must ship this…

A friend recently asked me “what will happen to your business if Mitt Romney is elected as president?” My reply: “nothing.” Mitt has followed in the footsteps of every presidential contender since…

In May I visited China. One hot, humid afternoon, after having lunch, I spied a cage across the alley from the restaurant that appeared to have a snake. As I approached the…

Chinese factories are closed from October 1 – 7 for their Mid-Autumn Holiday. This is a holiday celebrating the end of the fall harvest. Typically, mooncakes (pastries with red bean or lotus…

In the years since the global economic collapse of 2008, China has been steadily making yuan trade agreement with other countries. So far China has signed trade agreements with more than 17…