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Overseas social media is not available in China. Having your website found is critical to relationship-building and successful business in China. Many regions worldwide include significant Mandarin-speaking audiences, including Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Chinese-speaking communities in North America and beyond. The Chinese market goes way beyond the 1.4 billion people living in China. Given the importance of being visible online in China and across Chinese markets worldwide, our focus at Access to China is to bring your business, products, and services to the attention of Chinese audiences.

At the outset, we recommend protecting your internet identity and intellectual property rights. Your products may require local Chinese licensing. e.g., electrical goods or your local home country certification, e.g. food, vitamins, etc. Many tools and services on the Chinese internet can help Chinese businesses and people find websites. These articles cover the basics you need to start building interest and discovery from China.

In many ways, Chinese trade is no different from that of any other country or region. Chinese businesses and consumers will always look for your business's internet presence. Your business's website is key to being seen in China, as international internet business platforms like LinkedIn (since 2023) and social media sites like Facebook and YouTube are all blocked.

Make your first sales in the world’s largest online market. These articles cover practical topics Access to China has experience with, to help you plan the investment needed to trade inside China. Our recommendation: There are many options available when trading inside China. Please make your goals clear before making the significant investment required, e.g., running a business in China vs remaining a foreign business.