The Canton Fair is one of the world's largest sourcing events and a major gateway for international businesses looking for manufacturers, suppliers and new products in China. The 140th Canton Fair will take place in Guangzhou in three phases from October 15 to November 4, 2026. For overseas buyers, the weeks before the Canton Fair are usually spent preparing supplier lists, arranging meetings, reviewing product samples and negotiating prices. But there is another item that deserves a place on...

If you are an overseas entrepreneur preparing to sell, franchise, manufacture, or market in China, one mistake can be expensive: assuming your global brand name is automatically protected in China. It is not. China follows a primarily first-to-file system, and a famous brand overseas does not automatically equal a protected brand in mainland China. The revised Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China was adopted on 26 June 2026 and takes effect on 1 January 2027. It expands from 8...

Alex, a tech entrepreneur from San Francisco, was thrilled. His new SaaS startup was gaining traction, and he needed a brand logo—fast. Instead of hiring a designer for thousands of dollars, he typed a simple prompt into an AI tool: "Create a modern brand logo." Within seconds, a friendly robotic voice announced, "Your new logo is ready!" It was a sleek, geometric design. Alex smiled and asked, "Can I use it for my brand?" But then, reality set in. Alex wanted to expand into the Chinese...