Adrian and Renaud chat about whether hiring a sourcing agent is necessary for businesses that want to purchase products from China. They also discuss the different options, such as doing the sourcing work yourself, and their pros and cons.   Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and news: CNY '24 prep and visa-free China entry for 6 countries. 08:06 - Who typically uses a sourcing agent to buy from China and what types are there? 13:10 - 4 sourcing approaches the buyer can take. 14:02 - When does each approach make sense (and pros & cons)? 41:25 - Sourcing options and compliance. 43:43 - Wrapping up.   Related content... Sourcing from China 101, Part 1: Do You Need a Sourcing Agent? Why First-Time Buyers Fall for Trading Companies in China   Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Send us a tweet @sofeast Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel   Subscribe to the podcast  There are more episodes to come, so remember to subscribe! You can do so in your favorite podcast apps here and don't forget to give us a 5-star rating, please: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts TuneIn Amazon Podcasts Deezer iHeartRADIO PlayerFM Listen Notes Podcast Addict Podchaser