SERVICES IN CHINA
How I can help during your trip to China
From your arrival in China to the end of your trip, I support you with communication, business, transportation, and every step along the way.
Communication and business schedule
Support before your trip and during every conversation, meeting, and schedule change.
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Portuguese–Chinese interpretation
- Interpretation in business meetings;
- Visits to factories and production lines;
- Negotiations with suppliers;
- Product presentations;
- Technical discussions;
- Professional training sessions;
- Trade fairs and events;
- Communication throughout the trip;
- Explanation of cultural differences between Chinese and Brazilian people.
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Business accompaniment
- Support throughout the business schedule;
- Organization of meetings and visits;
- Coordination among the client, suppliers, factories, hotels, and drivers;
- Support with last-minute changes;
- Help resolving practical problems during the trip;
- Continuity of communication between appointments.
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Supplier search and contact
- Initial search for manufacturers and suppliers;
- Initial contact in Chinese;
- Communication of the client’s needs;
- Questions about products, specifications, and minimum order quantities;
- Questions about prices, capacity, and delivery times;
- Initial comparison of suppliers;
- Organization of video calls and in-person visits.
Factories, trade fairs, and orders
Practical organization to meet suppliers, compare options, and keep information clear.
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Factory visits
- Contact and visit confirmation;
- Route planning;
- Transportation between hotels, factories, and other cities;
- Interpretation during the visit;
- Communication about products, machinery, and processes;
- Notes on the most important topics;
- Organization of follow-up questions and tasks.
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Trade fairs in China
- Schedule preparation before the fair;
- Accompaniment at the Canton Fair;
- Interpretation during conversations at booths;
- Notes on suppliers and products;
- Transportation to the exhibition halls;
- Contact with suppliers after the fair;
- Factory visits after the event;
- Support at other trade fairs in China.
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Negotiations and order communication
- Interpretation during negotiations;
- Confirmation of products and specifications;
- Communication about quantities and packaging;
- Discussion of production and delivery timelines;
- Organization of meeting conclusions;
- Follow-up on matters that still need confirmation;
- Reduction of language and cultural misunderstandings.
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Order and supplier follow-up
- Communication with different suppliers;
- Basic tracking of order progress;
- Confirmation of production information;
- Coordination of completion dates;
- Communication about packaging, labels, and quantities;
- Help resolving communication problems.
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Purchasing coordination and cargo consolidation
- Coordination among multiple suppliers;
- Organization of delivery dates;
- Communication among suppliers, warehouse, and freight agent;
- Checking packaging information;
- Help bringing together goods from different suppliers;
- Communication for consolidation and export to Brazil or other Latin American countries.
Vehicles, routes, and transportation
Continuous support between hotels, factories, fairs, stations, and cities.
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Car, driver, and interpreter
Alex can serve as driver, interpreter, business companion, and trip organizer.
Vehicles are available according to passenger count, luggage, budget, city, and itinerary:
- Economy cars, such as Toyota Corolla;
- Seven-seat Mercedes-Benz vans;
- Ford Transit vans with up to nine seats;
- Other vehicles suited to the itinerary, subject to availability.
In vehicles with up to nine seats, Alex may drive personally.
The main advantage is more than comfort. It is the ability to adjust schedules, visit more suppliers, transport samples, and change the itinerary without coordinating with several different providers.
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Trips to visit factories in Guangdong
Especially flexible support between:
- Guangzhou;
- Foshan;
- Dongguan;
- Shenzhen;
- Huizhou;
- Other nearby industrial cities.
The service may include:
- Departure directly from the hotel;
- Visits to several factories on the same day;
- Changes to the order of visits;
- Addition of a new supplier;
- Transport of luggage, samples, and documents;
- Direct travel from a factory to another city;
- Contact with the next supplier while traveling;
- Return to the hotel or continue to the next city.
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Huaqiangbei, Yiwu, and professional markets
- Route planning within the markets;
- Accompaniment in Huaqiangbei;
- Accompaniment at Yiwu International Trade Market;
- Communication with merchants;
- Questions about products, prices, and quantities;
- Collection of samples and contacts;
- Organization of later factory visits.
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Intercity trip planning
- Creation of efficient business itineraries;
- Combination of car, high-speed train, and plane;
- Organization of hotels and transportation;
- Planning schedules with multiple factories;
- Support with booking and confirming tickets;
- Vehicle changes in another city when needed;
- Route adjustments during the trip;
- Less time lost between appointments.
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Airport, station, and local transportation
- Airport reception or coordination;
- Travel between airport, hotel, and factory;
- Accompaniment at train stations;
- Support during high-speed train trips;
- Transportation between meetings;
- Guidance on transportation in Chinese cities.
Stays and experiences across China
Practical help with daily life and itineraries that can combine business appointments with local experiences.
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Support during your stay in China
- Initial help with mobile payments;
- Help with apps used in China;
- Guidance on internet access and communication;
- Help at hotels and restaurants;
- Help ordering meals;
- Explanation of local customs;
- Help resolving practical difficulties during the trip.
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Tourism and local experiences
- Customized itineraries;
- Great Wall;
- Terracotta Warriors;
- High-speed train trips;
- Chinese cuisine;
- Local markets and neighborhoods;
- Modern cities;
- Culture, history, and landscapes;
- Experiences in Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Chengdu, Yunnan, and other regions;
- Combining business appointments and tourism.
Clear and responsible support
- Supplier search and contact help with initial research and communication, but do not guarantee that a supplier is completely reliable.
- Support with coordinating goods and consolidation is a communication service. Alex does not act as a customs broker, freight forwarder, or carrier.
- Accompaniment on factory visits does not replace a professional audit or quality inspection.
- Interpretation during negotiations is not legal advice and does not guarantee an outcome.
- Vehicle models, regions served, and whether Alex can drive personally depend on the route and availability.
- Alex does not run a large travel agency, a nationwide fleet, or offices in every city.
Shall we plan your trip to China?
Send the dates, number of travelers, cities, and goals for the trip. Our first conversation will help me understand your plan and prepare a tailored solution.