A practical 12-hour online program for entrepreneurs and experts who want to confidently work with China and build international deals without intermediaries.
Certificate: “AITSEAC Academy Certificate of Online course: Import and Export with China”
Format:
12 hours online / live classes + recordings / worksheets and checklists / closed support chat
Duration:
4 weeks
language:
English, Russian, Chinese
Internship cities:
Online / International
Entrepreneurs
Procurement and logistics experts
Manufacturers
Foreign trade specialists
Newcomers who need a quick and clear entry into the field
Lecturer in International Trade and Foreign Economic Activity
International entrepreneur and practitioner in trade with China and Southeast Asia. Founder of SkyBridge Asia and Chairman of AITSEAC. Provides online training for entrepreneurs and professionals based on real-world practical experience.
Lecturer in International Trade, Logistics, and Business Relations in Asia and China
Secretary General of AITSEAC. Actively participates in AITSEAC Academy’s online training and practical sessions, sharing hands-on experience in international trade, logistics, project coordination, and building business partnerships in Asia and China.
Teacher of foreign economics
Over 10 years of experience in international retail companies. Owns and manages a business in the field of international trade, with hands-on experience in foreign markets and foreign economic operations.
• Structure of China’s foreign trade system
• Export-import supply chains
• China’s role in global trade
• Working with 1688, Alibaba, Made-in-China
• Basic principles of supplier verification
• License and registration data analysis
• Practical supplier evaluation
• EXW, FOB, CIF and other delivery terms
• Trade contract structure
• Specifications and key contract clauses
• Common mistakes
• International logistics fundamentals
• Customs requirements
• Product certification
• Delay and error case studies
• Structure of China’s e-commerce market
• Major platforms
• Business models for foreign companies
• Financial structure of export-import deals
• Cost and profit margin calculations
• Logistics, customs duties, and additional expenses
• Practical financial model building
• Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading
• Common mistakes
• Real trade cases with China
• Typical beginner mistakes
• Solution analysis
• Final test – 25 questions
• Practical assignment:
Supplier search
Counterparty verification
Mini contract preparation
Document package compilation
Passing score: 70%
After completing the online program, participants will gain the following knowledge, skills, and practical competencies.
Knowledge
Participants will:
• Understand the principles of China’s foreign trade and the logic of export-import operations
• Understand deal financial models and key pricing elements
• Navigate B2B platforms such as 1688, Alibaba, and Made-in-China
• Understand counterparty verification through official and commercial databases
• Know the basics of customs requirements and product certification
• Understand the structure of China’s e-commerce market
• Know the structure of international trade documents: Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Contract
Skills
Participants will be able to:
• Search for suppliers and verify their reliability
• Conduct business correspondence and negotiations with Chinese factories
• Select delivery terms according to Incoterms
• Prepare a full set of international trade documents
• Calculate costs for cross-border trade
• Prepare a basic mini-contract
Practical Competencies
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
• Analyze risks in international trade deals
• Identify errors and inaccuracies in trade documents
• Use AITSEAC templates for counterparty verification
• Manage their first shipment at a practical level
Top graduates receive invitations to on-site internships in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, or Dubai — at real manufacturing facilities, logistics companies, and within international business projects.
Graduates are also granted one-year membership in AITSEAC, with access to a professional community, industry events, and exclusive business opportunities.
Understanding Trade with China
Supplier Sourcing & Verification
Real Deal Practice
Financial Skills
Trade Documentation
Risk Management
I completed the course and was very satisfied with the results. The material is clear, practical, and based on real experience in trading with China. The modules on suppliers, contracts, and logistics were especially useful. Now I feel confident managing international trade deals in practice.
Please write to us directly about your concerns, and we will respond via email within two business days.
