May 6, 2019 | Mersol & Luo

Common Mistakes Alcohol Companies Make When Exporting to China

March 1, 2020May 6, 2019 by Jil Tagsuan

Introduction With its strong economy and dynamic market for imported alcohols, China attracts beverage makers from all over the world. Succeeding in the country may sound easy, but many companies fail due to their lack of understanding of how China and its people work. This article addresses some common mistakes alcohol companies make when exporting …

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