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You do realize Huawei is an international brand, and most of their sales are domestic, and in other countries? Not so much in the USA? I know someone closely affiliated with the company, they will thrive. I'm sure they will eventually figure out how to get around Google's sanctions, but it will take a while.

Not really advocating for them, just shedding some light. People really look down on China because of personal issues against the country. As much as we might despise their communistic ideals, and their ways of handling life threatening issues, let's not negate the fact that what they have done in the past 100 years is freaking ridiculous. They technically own the world at the moment, since cash rules everything around us, and they are the hub for 1st world countries to make that cash.

Sorry for the rant, my knowledge is limited, but we can't ignore the facts. Carry on.

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I placed an order with my supplier last weekend, sales guys are working from home, factory have 20% working at the moment. Due an update tomorrow, use DHL as courier so �� it can be shipped with no issues. My goods are available in UK, but at least twice the price.

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like you, I am clueless about what the future holds for them, but the outlook is, according to many, potentially pretty bleak.
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if you dont know,why dont you shut up!!!!!

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My shipping agent told me they already returned to work 2 weeks ago, and I heard that the shipments handled by post office will be delayed, DHL might be (or not) slightly delayed.

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No delay with DHL my first shipment shipped from Shenzhen on Wednesday and its reached germany and due to deliver tomrrow

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This is correct, my items on way to Leipzig, no Dhl delays from China

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Chinese businesses are having problem paying their bills and keeping their factory open,some small businesses have just enough cash to keep going for a few days.
Some state owned enterprises are asking debt holders to accept 37 cents on the dollar for the debts they issued and state offers are not enough to bail everyone out.
so know your suppliers.

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Impossible. They're a bunch of ghosts. They're even worse than Americans about simply dissolving the company and starting a new one if the going gets rough and they aren't making enough money. There's little to no repercussions for debt, bankruptcy, or screwing over your customers to remain profitable.. so it's a common practice, in China. :shocked:

Read this expat's experience for perspective : https://i.postimg.cc/13RsCkrN/chinawork.png

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My people handed off my first post-CNY shipment to their agent last night. Once I get a tracking number I'll let you guys know if there are any delays as the shipment progresses from HK -> USA.

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My Guangzhou supplier says DHL is not working there. I'm not sure whether she's just telling me that becuase she doesn't want to risk leaving her house to ship parcels

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Far as I know ups and dhl aren’t readily working in the area my suppliers are. FedEx and sfexpress (which turns into ups once it reaches USA) should be fine for most.

Also key thing to consider, sfexpress is charging extra rates in many locations, maybe FedEx is too but I know sfexpress is. If you have suppliers saying they can’t ship, it could be because it’s more expensive than normal and they’re just not telling you.

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Just got a shipment confirmed to be shipped DHL, arriving on feb 25

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Are you paying more than you usually pay to have them ship it?

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UPDATE : the shipment I mentioned in my last few posts in this thread is now mobile and is estimated for delivery on Tuesday. Currently in HK waiting to board a plane for USA.

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WHERE is your vendor?

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My DHL shipment is scheduled for Tuesday as well

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My main supplier just messaged me overnight that his factory back up and running.

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Where is he located?

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thats easy,if they have to,they will just walk over to HK,there is a fast train,HK folks can go in the morning,order clothese,drapes and go see movie,brunch and pick them up in afternoon and come home.

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There's a bit more involved than that, but yes, Shenzhen is the ideal location for Chinese suppliers wanting to shift their inventory through HK. :coffee: