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Negotiation chat thread between an operator and a Chinese supplier with quote and counter-quote highlighted.

How to Negotiate with a Chinese Supplier (Real Scripts)

The first quote isn't a price. It's an opening offer dressed up as one. Here's how to read it, counter it, and close better terms without burning the relationship.

·14 min read
A guide to using suppliers in 2026

A guide to using suppliers in 2026

A practical, opinionated walk-through of how to find, vet and work with overseas suppliers this year. Written for operators sourcing direct, not for procurement teams.

·8 min read