Frethan

07/08/2026

Sydney, we’re only a few days away. 🇦🇺

If Canton Fair or direct China sourcing is on your radar, this session is designed to help you arrive with a plan, not just a long list of suppliers.

Join Lindy Chen for a practical discussion around:

🏭 Canton Fair preparation
📋 Supplier selection
✅ Quality control
💰 Smarter sourcing strategies
✈️ China Buying Trips
⚠️ Common sourcing mistakes

The goal is simple:

Know what to look for before you arrive in China.

SYDNEY
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Level 7, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000

Limited seats available.

Register:
https://bit.ly/4pPLQCj

Website: www.chinadirectsourcing.com.au
Email: [email protected]

Unlock Business Opportunities at the World’s Largest Trade Fair: Canton Fair Information Session

07/08/2026

Sydney really showed up. 🇦🇺

At our 13 July session, more than 100 people came together for an open conversation around China, Chinese culture, business, sourcing, and the opportunities that come from understanding the market beyond just price.

For Lindy, these sessions are also about connection.

Understanding the culture.
Understanding how business is done.
And creating stronger relationships before talking products and quotations.

Missed the last Sydney session?

We’re back in just a few days.

SYDNEY CANTON FAIR INFORMATION SESSION
11 August 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Level 7, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000

Register:
https://bit.ly/4pPLQCj

Website: www.chinadirectsourcing.com.au
Email: [email protected]

悉尼的热情真的让我们非常感动。🇦🇺

在7月13日的活动中，超过100位朋友来到现场，一起交流中国文化、商业、采购以及更深入了解中国市场的重要性。

对 Lindy 来说，采购不仅是产品和价格。

更重要的是理解文化、建立信任，并建立真正长期的商业关系。

错过上次悉尼活动？

我们8月11日再次见面。

07/08/2026

Australia’s headline inflation is easing.

Building a new home is not.

The latest ABS data shows:

Overall CPI:
+3.8%

Housing:
+6.8%

New dwelling prices:
+5.8%

Rents:
+3.6%

Project home builders continued raising base prices to pass through higher labour and material costs.

But the pressure is not equal across every category.

Trade-exposed prices increased 1.5%, while locally driven prices increased 4.9%.

That creates an important distinction for builders and developers:

You may have limited control over local labour, services, approvals, and subcontractor costs.

But product selection, supplier comparison, specifications, quality control, order timing, and logistics can still be managed more strategically.

China’s manufacturing sector also returned to expansion, with production and new orders strengthening.

However, supplier performance remains uneven.

A low quotation does not automatically confirm capacity, consistent quality, compliance, or delivery reliability.

The practical lesson:

Do not wait until construction pressure forces a rushed procurement decision.

Prepare the product list.
Confirm the specifications.
Compare the suppliers.
Understand the quality.
Plan the logistics.
Then confirm meaningful pricing.

Want to understand how to prepare for Canton Fair and approach China sourcing more effectively?

Our Sydney Canton Fair Information Session is only eight days away.

SYDNEY
11 August 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Level 7, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000
Register:
https://bit.ly/4pPLQCj

MELBOURNE
18 August 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Register:
https://bit.ly/4fJNTDh

BRISBANE
17 September 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Register:
https://bit.ly/4hG00Ud

Website: www.chinadirectsourcing.com.au
Email: [email protected]

澳洲整体通胀正在放缓，但新住宅建设成本仍持续上升。

最新数据显示，整体通胀为3.8%，住房相关成本上涨6.8%，新住宅价格上涨5.8%。

不同成本类别的压力并不相同。

建筑商可能难以控制本地人工、服务和分包成本，但可以更主动地管理产品选择、供应商比较、规格、质量控制、采购时间和物流。

中国制造业已经恢复扩张，但不同供应商的生产能力和表现仍然存在差异。

低报价并不自动代表稳定的质量、合规能力或可靠交付。

更聪明的采购，从提前准备开始。

欢迎参加悉尼、墨尔本或布里斯班广交会信息说明会，了解如何更有效地准备广交会和中国采购。

04/08/2026

Canton Fair is enormous.

Thousands of exhibitors.
New products across almost every category.
Countless suppliers competing for attention.

Without the right preparation, it is easy to spend days walking the halls and still leave without the right contacts, products, or sourcing plan.

That is why China Direct Sourcing and Frethan, in partnership with Canton Fair, are hosting three official Canton Fair Information Sessions across Australia. 🇦🇺

Join Lindy Chen for practical guidance on:

🏭 How to maximise your Canton Fair visit
✈️ How China Buying Trips work
📋 How to prepare your product and supplier requirements
✅ How to compare suppliers and manage quality
💰 How to identify better-value sourcing opportunities
⚠️ How to avoid common and costly sourcing mistakes

Whether you are new to importing from China or looking to expand your supplier network, this session will help you approach Canton Fair with greater clarity and confidence.

SYDNEY
11 August 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Level 7, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000
Only 7 days to go
Register:
https://bit.ly/4pPLQCj

MELBOURNE
18 August 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Level 27, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Register:
https://bit.ly/4fJNTDh

BRISBANE
17 September 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Level 2, 315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Register:
https://bit.ly/4hG00Ud

Limited seats are available.

Choose the city closest to you and reserve your place today.

Website: www.chinadirectsourcing.com.au
Email: [email protected]

广交会规模庞大。

数以千计的参展商。
不断更新的产品。
来自不同制造领域的大量供应商。

如果没有提前准备，很容易花费几天时间参观展馆，却仍然没有找到真正适合项目的产品、供应商或采购方向。

因此，China Direct Sourcing 与 Frethan 联合广交会，在澳洲举办三场官方广交会信息说明会。🇦🇺

Lindy Chen 将分享实用经验，包括：

🏭 如何充分利用广交会行程
✈️ China Buying Trip 如何运作
📋 如何提前准备产品和供应商需求
✅ 如何比较供应商并管理质量
💰 如何发现更具价值的采购机会
⚠️ 如何避免常见且代价高昂的采购错误

无论你是第一次从中国进口，还是希望扩大供应商网络，这场说明会都将帮助你更有准备、更有信心地参加广交会。

悉尼场将在7天后举行。

欢迎选择离你最近的城市并尽快报名。

官网：www.chinadirectsourcing.com.au
邮箱：[email protected]

02/08/2026

The cheapest quotation can look like the smartest decision.

Until the hidden costs begin appearing.

A low product price means very little if the order later creates:

• Quality problems
• Construction delays
• Compliance failures
• Replacement costs
• Damaged products
• Additional freight
• Expensive rework

Professional sourcing is not about automatically choosing the lowest price.

It is about understanding what is included, what is missing, and whether the supplier can consistently deliver what the project requires.

The real objective is not the cheapest invoice.

It is the best overall project result.

Our Sydney Canton Fair Information Session is coming up next week.

SYDNEY
11 August 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Level 7, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000

Register:
https://bit.ly/4pPLQCj

MELBOURNE
18 August 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Register:
https://bit.ly/4fJNTDh

BRISBANE
17 September 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Register:
https://bit.ly/4hG00Ud

Website: www.chinadirectsourcing.com.au
Email: [email protected]

中文：

最低报价看起来可能最有吸引力，但如果后期出现质量、合规、运输、损坏或返工问题，最终成本可能更高。

专业采购不是单纯选择最低价格，而是比较完整的项目价值和风险。

30/07/2026

Sydney, thank you for the continued trust and support. 🇦🇺

During our 13 July roundtable, Lindy shared how grateful she is to keep returning to a city where so many builders, developers, and business owners continue to reach out about China sourcing.

These conversations are growing because more project professionals want to understand:

How direct sourcing works
Which products are worth sourcing
How to compare suppliers properly
How quality and logistics are managed
How to prepare for Canton Fair
How to make smarter procurement decisions

It is always good to be back in Sydney, reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new people who are looking for better ways to approach sourcing.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation.

Our upcoming Canton Fair Information Sessions are now open for registration:

SYDNEY
11 August 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Level 7, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000
Register:
https://bit.ly/4pPLQCj

MELBOURNE
18 August 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Level 27, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Register:
https://bit.ly/4fJNTDh

BRISBANE
17 September 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Level 2, 315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Register:
https://bit.ly/4hG00Ud

Website: www.chinadirectsourcing.com.au
Email: [email protected]

悉尼，感谢大家一直以来的信任与支持。🇦🇺

在7月13日举行的悉尼圆桌交流会上，Lindy 分享了她再次来到悉尼的喜悦，也感谢越来越多建筑商、开发商和企业主主动联系她，了解中国采购。

越来越多项目专业人士希望了解：

中国直接采购如何运作
哪些产品适合从中国采购
如何正确比较供应商
如何管理质量和物流
如何准备参加广交会
如何制定更聪明的采购策略

每次回到悉尼，与熟悉的朋友再次交流，并认识新的行业伙伴，都是一次非常有意义的经历。

感谢所有参加活动并分享观点的朋友。

欢迎报名参加我们即将在悉尼、墨尔本和布里斯班举行的广交会信息说明会。

28/07/2026

Nine people.
Four children.
Factory visits.
Supplier meetings.
One China sourcing trip.

It sounds like complete chaos.

But Emily described the entire experience as seamless. ✈️

While Emily, her husband, interior designer, and mother visited factories and explored products, China Direct Sourcing arranged a parallel itinerary for the children and her mother-in-law.

The family had their own experienced guide, age-appropriate activities, and the flexibility to enjoy China without spending 9 or 10 hours walking through factories.

Meanwhile, the project team could focus on:

🏭 Visiting factories
🧱 Comparing products and materials
🤝 Meeting suppliers
📋 Making informed sourcing decisions
💬 Working with local guides and translators

This is the difference between trying to organise China alone and travelling with the right contacts, structure, and on-ground support.

A China Buying Trip does not have to feel overwhelming.

With the right system, even a complex family and business itinerary can become an organised, productive, and memorable experience.

Want to understand how Canton Fair and professionally managed China sourcing trips work?

Join our upcoming Canton Fair Information Sessions, hosted by China Direct Sourcing, Frethan, and the Canton Fair.

SYDNEY
11 August 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Level 7, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canton-fair-information-session2026-08-11-tickets-1994262482770?aff=erelexpmlt

MELBOURNE
18 August 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Level 27, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canton-fair-information-session2026-08-18-tickets-1994268784619?aff=erelexpmlt

BRISBANE
17 September 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Level 2, 315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canton-fair-information-session2026-09-17-tickets-1985480913861?aff=erelexpmlt

For event information or registration assistance:

Lindy Chen
[email protected]
0418 899 698

Website: www.chinadirectsourcing.com.au

九个人。
四个孩子。
工厂参观。
供应商会议。
一次中国采购之旅。

听起来可能非常复杂。

但 Emily 对整个行程的评价是：非常顺畅。✈️

27/07/2026

The lowest quote is not always the best buying decision. 🏗️

A quotation only becomes useful when the product is clear.

That means confirming:

• Design
• Material
• Finish
• Size
• Specification
• Quantity
• Compliance requirements

Without those details, two prices may appear comparable even though they are for completely different products.

Smart sourcing starts with selecting the right product first.

Then the pricing becomes clearer, more accurate, and more meaningful.

Want to understand how to prepare for Canton Fair and compare suppliers properly?

Join our upcoming Canton Fair Information Sessions, hosted by China Direct Sourcing, Frethan, and the Canton Fair.

Sydney
11 August 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Level 7, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canton-fair-information-session2026-08-11-tickets-1994262482770?aff=erelexpmlt

Melbourne
18 August 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Level 27, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canton-fair-information-session2026-08-18-tickets-1994268784619?aff=erelexpmlt

Brisbane
17 September 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Level 2, 315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canton-fair-information-session2026-09-17-tickets-1985480913861?aff=erelexpmlt

最低报价并不一定代表最好的采购选择。

只有在产品设计、材质、颜色、规格、数量和合规要求确认后，价格比较才真正有意义。

更聪明的采购顺序是：

先选对产品，再确认准确价格。

欢迎参加悉尼、墨尔本或布里斯班的广交会信息说明会，了解如何更好地准备采购、比较供应商并把握广交会机会。

26/07/2026

BUILD SMARTER WEEKLY 🏗️

Australia’s construction market is active, but this week’s data shows that growth is not happening evenly.

🏠 Australia approved 17,019 dwellings in May.

Private house approvals increased 2.8%, while apartments and other private dwellings fell 10.4%.

At the same time, the value of non-residential approvals increased 41.0%.

🏗️ Total construction work completed rose 3.4% to AUD 83.4 billion.

However, the strongest quarterly growth came from engineering work, while residential activity declined slightly.

The state-level picture was also sharply divided, with Western Australia rising 30.6% and Victoria falling 5.0%.

🏭 China’s latest material data tells another important story.

There is no single “China price.”

In mid-July:

Aluminium increased 1.8%.
Copper increased 1.4%.
Cement declined 2.3%.
Float glass declined 0.7%.

Different product categories are responding to different supply, demand and production conditions.

🚢 Global freight rates also declined for the second consecutive week.

Drewry’s World Container Index fell 4% to US$4,374 per 40-foot container.

But this is a global benchmark, not an Australia-specific shipping quote.

The lesson for builders and developers is simple:

Do not make procurement decisions from one headline number.

Look at:

• Your project type
• Your state and local pipeline
• The exact materials required
• Australian compliance needs
• Product volume and container space
• Route-specific shipping costs
• Production and delivery timing

Better sourcing starts with better project information.

Planning a build, development or major procurement project?

Start the conversation before materials become urgent.

Website: www.chinadirectsourcing.com.au
Email: [email protected]

本周市场数据再次说明，建筑和采购市场并不是朝同一个方向发展。

澳洲独立住宅审批增长，但公寓及其他多单元住宅审批下降。工程和非住宅建筑活动表现较强，而住宅建筑活动略有下降。

中国不同材料类别的价格走势也明显不同。铝和铜价格上涨，而水泥和玻璃价格下降。

全球集装箱运价连续第二周回落，但实际运往澳洲的成本仍取决于具体航线、产品数量、装柜方式和交付时间。

对于建筑商和开发商来说，真正重要的不是一个市场标题，而是了解自己项目的实际需求。

越早准备规格、数量、合规要求、供应商和物流计划，就越有机会保护项目成本、时间和利润。

25/07/2026

Real clients. Real experiences. Real confidence. ⭐

Every successful sourcing journey is built on trust, communication, and a team that stays involved from the first conversation through to delivery.

We are grateful to receive feedback from clients who have:

• Attended our seminars and learned more about sourcing from China
• Worked directly with Lindy and the China Direct Sourcing team
• Experienced efficient support throughout their project
• Returned to work with us again

For us, a five-star review is more than a rating.

It reflects the confidence a client placed in our team, the service they experienced, and the relationship we continue to build after the project is completed. 🤝

Interested in learning how China sourcing, Canton Fair, supplier selection, quality control, and logistics work?

Join one of our upcoming Canton Fair Information Sessions, hosted by China Direct Sourcing, Frethan, and the Canton Fair.

Sydney
11 August 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Level 7, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canton-fair-information-session2026-08-11-tickets-1994262482770?aff=erelexpmlt

Melbourne
18 August 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Level 27, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canton-fair-information-session2026-08-18-tickets-1994268784619?aff=erelexpmlt

Brisbane
17 September 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Level 2, 315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canton-fair-information-session2026-09-17-tickets-1985480913861?aff=erelexpmlt

Website: www.chinadirectsourcing.com.au
Email: [email protected]

真实客户，真实体验，真实信任。⭐

每一次成功的采购合作，都离不开清晰的沟通、专业的支持，以及从项目开始到交付全过程的持续参与。

我们非常感谢客户愿意分享他们的真实体验，包括参加我们的信息说明会、与 Lindy 及 China Direct Sourcing 团队合作，以及在项目中获得高效和专业的支持。

五星评价不仅仅是一个评分。

它代表客户对我们的信任，也反映了我们对服务、项目结果和长期合作关系的重视。🤝

欢迎参加我们即将在悉尼、墨尔本和布里斯班举行的广交会信息说明会，了解中国采购、供应商筛选、质量控制、物流以及如何更有效地准备广交会行程。