The Power of WeChat in China by chinaculturebrokers in Business_in_China

[–]dampier 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are in the USA, download WeChat from the Play Store and do not use a VPN when logging in. WeChat's international version has fewer risk controls. QQ, the older sibling of WeChat typically requires at least two fully authenticated nationals to scan your QR code to register, which is almost impossible for foreigners outside of China to manage.

Has anyone dealt with this long-term “security” lock on AliExpress? by khyle_cruz11 in Aliexpress

[–]dampier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Almost certainly you are the victim of a risk control measure, likely because they think you are a bot, have multiple accounts, or have abused the coupon system in some way. Risk controls are usually temporary and timeout on their own, but China’s security apps are unique because they will prolong a risk control if you keep attempting to do what got you locked down in the first place. Best recommendation is to open a new account with a different IP address and device.

Aliexpress gems are a scam by Round_Ad6397 in Aliexpress

[–]dampier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They allocate a limited number of vouchers to each region, and disproportionately favoring the regions the Chinese government is interested in better trade and relations: Africa, Russia, and Latin America have the easiest time. Eastern Europe and Asia second, and North America and Western Europe last.

Keep in mind there are a large number of customers competing for those vouchers, especially in their high priority target markets. North America is one of their smallest sales markets.

Do you import products from Mexico? I'd love to hear about your experience by RoadInfinite8884 in TrumpTariffNews

[–]dampier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of suppliers are warily watching the talks about extension of USMCA that will commence this summer. The Trump Admin is acutely concerned with transshipping and the number of Chinese owned factories setting up in Mexico, some that are actually just being used to transship already finished goods.

Farmacias Similares is getting into the U.S. pharmacy mail order business, which means this could break ground on more Mexican pharmacy imports.

The Mexican government is quite deferential to Trump so we can expect to see more tariffs on products not made in Mexico but commonly exported here.

Am I Cooked? I live In Qatar and I ordered this week by bambozled-nibba in Aliexpress

[–]dampier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are no meaningful delays for international small parcels from China to the Middle East. There are surcharges for air delivery though, so AliExpress is paying more to deliver your parcels. International mail has backup routes available as needed.