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HI-COM announces renewed Translators Association of China institutional membership for 2026–2028.

October 12 2026

HI-COM Renews TAC Membership: Translation Expertise in China

HI-COM has renewed its institutional membership of the Translators Association of China (TAC), with its current certificate valid until 22 September 2028. Issued on 22 September 2026, the certificate confirms HI-COM’s continuing membership of China’s national translation association—a professional affiliation that complements our practical experience supporting multilingual business and official-document projects. For companies and individuals […]

Signing a contract in China: chops, signatures and authority, with a wooden stamp, pen and real company-seal example on a document.

October 9 2026

How to Sign a Contract with a Chinese Company: Chops, Signatures and Authority

Saveli Yakhnenko Business in China

In China, the chop, the signature and the signer’s authority all matter, and since December 2023 the courts look at authority first. Here is how to sign a contract with a Chinese company so it binds the right entity.

Double 11 2026 in China guide on dates, new pricing rules and preparation for international brands by HI-COM

September 30 2026

Double 11 2026 in China: Dates, New Pricing Rules and What International Brands Should Prepare Now

Saveli Yakhnenko Digital Marketing in China

Double 11 is no longer a one-day sale. In 2026 it runs for about five weeks, WeChat joins for the first time, and China’s pricing rules are stricter than many brands realise. Dates, rules and a countdown plan for international brands.

China distributor agreement cover showing a warehouse and the key terms international brands should agree before signing.

September 24 2026

Before You Sign a Distributor in China: 8 Terms to Agree First

Saveli Yakhnenko Business in China

A distributor can be the fastest way into the Chinese market, but the terms you agree at the start decide who controls your brand later. Here are the eight points to settle before you sign.

HI-COM case study cover for “Behind the Booth”, showing simultaneous interpreting at the 15th VDMA China Mechanical Engineering Summit in Shanghai, with a conference speaker on stage and interpreters working inside the booth.

September 18 2026

Behind the Booth: Simultaneous Interpreting for a Mechanical Engineering Summit in Shanghai

Saveli Yakhnenko Interpreting

How HI-COM delivered the interpreting, booth installation, sound checks and equipment behind the 15th VDMA China Mechanical Engineering Summit in Shanghai.

HI-COM guide to launching an app in China in 2026, covering app stores, ICP filing and compliance.

September 15 2026

Launching an App in China in 2026: App Stores, ICP Filing and Compliance

Saveli Yakhnenko Business in China

Launching an app in China involves more than translating the interface. Businesses must plan for a fragmented Android market, China-specific store submissions, APP/ICP filing, data and privacy requirements, local technical dependencies and market-ready localisation.

HI-COM English–Chinese simultaneous interpreting at a finance event in Shanghai, with tour-guide equipment supplied for 20 participants.

September 4 2026

Simultaneous Interpreting for a Shanghai Finance Conference: A HI-COM Case Study

Saveli Yakhnenko Business in China, Interpreting

How HI-COM delivered English–Chinese simultaneous interpreting and on-site wireless equipment for a 20-attendee finance conference at the Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel.

cover picture business trip in china 2026 guide

August 28 2026

Business Trip to China in 2026: The Essential Preparation Guide

Saveli Yakhnenko Business in China, Interpreting, Translation

Doing business in China in 2026 still comes down to five things: a professional interpreter booked early, WeChat and Alipay set up before you land, a VPN installed before you leave, a small thoughtful gift, and basic etiquette. Here’s the complete preparation guide.

HI-COM booth activation and event support at World Seafood Shanghai 2026, featuring live cooking, product presentation and visitor engagement.

August 27 2026

Food Brand Activation in China: A Turnkey Seafood Marketing Case Study

Saveli Yakhnenko Marketing

Discover how HI-COM delivered a turnkey seafood brand activation in China, combining strategy, chef selection, recipe development, localization and multilingual on-site coordination.

Niu Lai viral Chinese animated movie character in an editorial ink-wash collage by HI-COM

August 19 2026

Niu Lai (牛来): How China’s “Worst” Animated Movie Became a Viral Box-Office Phenomenon

Saveli Yakhnenko News

It made less than RMB 8,000 in ten days. Then the jokes started. Within days, cinemas were adding screenings, the box office had crossed RMB 20 million, and yellow cow figurines were already appearing on Taobao. Welcome to Niu Lai, perhaps China’s strangest cultural hit of 2026. Reviewed and updated August 19, 2026 by HI-COM […]

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