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Help! My goods are stuck in China.

In the last two weeks we’ve worked with two factories and talked with a number of other people about the reality of the new export responsibility enforcement in China. (New since the lead-paint problems of last year.) Yet, recently (since about Chinese New Year) the enforcement seems to

You're not getting what you asked for? Really?

We’ve had requests for assistance work from 3 different companies in the last two weeks. All three have projects that were started independently and have since been canceled, rejected, or are held up for various reasons. All three are at least 6 months late and at least ten thousand

Thailand vs China, part II

I'll admit, I'm biased. I would much rather live in Thailand than just about anywhere else on the planet. And news today of Thailand's world #47 ranking in medical technology. And Thailand costs (better than Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and China) supports my desire. Article

What will the earthquake cost outside of Sichuan?

China Economic Review notes that labor prices are going to rise due to so many workers from Sichuan going to home. Richard, at All Roads Lead to China, had some immediate post earthquake thoughts on economic impacts too. China Herald noted two weeks ago, before the earthquake, that prices were

Non-earthquake China News of Import

First, I used to live in Sichuan and my heart goes out to those folks who are suffering there. If you would like to help the people of Sichuan, go here: Chinese Charity. Don't let the concern "I don't know if the money will really

Negotiating with Chinese Factories

Some tips from recent negotiations.1. If you are here you can better manage both what you want and when you get it. Not being here leaves all of the confirmation and compliance in the hands of the supplier who may or may not have an interest in meeting your

Foreigners not Welcome

It's not just Beijing, either. In the morning was talking with a friend in Shenzhen about the relay going through town and he expressed the desire that everyone just let China alone and give them a chance to have a nice day in the sun. I didn'

What I Learned in Church on Sunday.

I went to church on Sunday, as I do on most Sundays. It was nice, as it is on most Sundays. There are many great reasons to go to church, whatever “church” is to you. For me, the opportunity to take a break from the world and sit in quiet

SQL Attack Hits SRI, Twice

For at least 5 hours each, at two different times today, SRI was off line due to a confirmed SQL attack. The server that hosts SRI in the US was overwhelmed with traffic that shut down the entire server (multiple sites). No email, no website, no blog, no online project

Who is Winning the Lottery of Life?

A. The BritishB. The ChineseC. The AmericansD. Anyone/everyone else. Answer: B?Regardless of what you think the answer should be, the article puts the rise of China into an interesting light.