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Define the brief
Product, volume, technical requirements, timeline and destination: a clear brief prevents false starts.
The right supplier starts with the right questions.
Looking to manufacture, source or develop a product in China? SinoFrance clarifies your requirements, identifies suitable suppliers and supports you locally, from first contact to production follow-up.
An international point of contactA focused searchOn-the-ground follow-up
Your partner in ChinaSourcing, purchasing and export coordination
01 / 03UNDERSTAND THE FACTORY
BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER.
BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER.
Meet SinoFrance
Your partner in China
Watch on YouTube ↗From idea to supplier✳From supplier to production✳From production to shipping
↗THE PERSON BEHIND SINOFRANCE
Your partner for buying in China and importing.
Based in Beijing, I support companies with their sourcing projects in China: supplier research, commercial discussions, production follow-up and shipment coordination.
SinoFrance facilitates exchanges between international buyers and Chinese manufacturers, with support tailored to container orders and import-export projects.
MIKE · SINOFRANCEA HUMAN CONTACT, ON THE GROUND.
01A PROCESS BEFORE AN INTRODUCTION
A useful introduction is built step by step.
No generic list sent to everyone. We start with your specifications and define the work needed to find, check and coordinate with the right contacts.
02
Find & verify
Targeted research, company checks and, depending on the assignment, a supplier visit or audit.
03
Make the connection
Bilingual discussions about samples, prices, lead times and commercial terms.
04
Follow through
Production follow-up, pre-shipment inspection and logistics coordination when the project calls for it.
02TWO STARTING POINTS, ONE SHARED GOAL
Connect the right projects.
FOR BUYERS
You have a product in mind.
Tell us what you want to buy or make. We review your requirements before proposing a suitable supplier search.
Submit a requestFOR SUPPLIERS
You manufacture in China.
Present your capabilities, products and certifications. Applying does not guarantee an introduction: each project is assessed separately.
Introduce your companyA BRIDGE BETWEEN TWO NEEDS
From specification to a suitable partner.
This diagram shows the introduction process; it does not promise that every request will match a supplier.
01Buyer
02Clear brief
03Company checked
04Supplier contact
03EXPERTISE ALREADY ON SINOFRANCE
Support that goes beyond the first contact.
SinoFrance supports you beyond the first introduction: factory visits, audits, negotiation, production follow-up, quality checks and logistics.
A TYPICAL PROJECT JOURNEY
Explore sourcing in China01Define
02Search
03Check
04Follow up
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
They trusted us with their import projects
“We were looking for a reliable partner to source office equipment in China. SinoFrance managed factory selection, quality control and logistics, with clear follow-up at every stage. Deadlines were met and communication was smooth. We have already placed a second order.”
“Importing cosmetics requires rigour in compliance and packaging. SinoFrance guided us on certifications, negotiated with suppliers and secured the shipment to Abidjan. I particularly appreciated their responsiveness and transparency: no unpleasant surprises.”
“For an investment like this, trust was essential. SinoFrance checked manufacturers on site, supported machinery testing and coordinated transport to Peru. Their local knowledge and commitment to service made the difference. I recommend them without hesitation.”
EVERYDAY LIFE IN CHINA, BEYOND THE FORMALITIES04LIVING AND WORKING IN CHINA
Support for moving to China still has its place.
SinoFrance continues to support people moving to China for work, study or a new chapter in life. Find practical guidance and a local contact to help prepare the formalities and understand everyday life.
Formalities & visas
Housing & settling in
Health & insurance
Work & cultural norms
SOURCING / B2B
Have a full-container project in mind?
Start with the product, quantity and destination. We’ll discuss the rest.
Start with the product, quantity and destination. We’ll discuss the rest.
Send your project brief ↗06THE SINOFRANCE YOU KNOW REMAINS
Ideas, articles and our connection with readers.
The new supplier-matching activity adds to SinoFrance’s existing content. Articles, the newsletter and reader support remain easy to find.
01 / ARTICLES
Articles
Analysis and insight on China, business and Franco-Chinese relations.
Read the articles02 / NEWSLETTER
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