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Last updated: July 28, 2026

Price Wars & Quality Fade: What Low Quotes from Chinese Suppliers Really Mean [Podcast]

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Adrian Leighton

An unusually low factory quote can be difficult to resist, particularly when several Chinese manufacturers are competing aggressively for the same order. However, the quoted price is only part of the supplier relationship. A factory may accept a low-margin order … Continue reading →

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Answering 4 Listener Questions On Our Podcast (July ’23)

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Adrian Leighton

Sofeast’s CEO Renaud answers four exciting questions from our listeners in this episode. We cover new product development, if and how to start purchasing and importing electronics, supplier bankruptcy, and tips for controlling product quality and reliability.    Listen to … Continue reading →

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Is Your Chinese Supplier At Risk Of Bankruptcy?

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Renaud Anjoran

Some Chinese factories have suffered serious blows recently. Large American companies are moving manufacturing outside of China, often abruptly. Many manufacturers were hit in 2020 by very soft demand and cancelled orders. Their government is becoming more serious in getting … Continue reading →

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Disputes With Chinese Suppliers: Q&A (Volume 3)

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Adrian Leighton

In this volume, we discuss an unfortunate situation – what happens when your Chinese supplier disappears with tooling or inventory belonging to you! 😱

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