ON THE GROUND IN CHINA

Interpreter in China

Business interpreter in China, based in Guangzhou. We work with importers at the Canton Fair, in factories and in wholesale markets - in Arabic, French, English and Chinese.

Without an interpreter in China, many importers come back from China with business cards and no orders. The factory agrees to everything, the conversation happens in Chinese between the suppliers, and nobody tells you what was said.

That’s why we sit next to you and I translate everything said and what it means.

We are not only translators. We have been sourcing from Chinese factories for years, so we can tell when a trading company pretends to be a factory and when a price is too high.

You get the language and the sourcing judgment in the same visit.

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WHO IS THIS FOR

Who Books an
Interpreter in China

“The factory said yes to everything. Three months later I got the wrong product.”

This happens when nobody in the room speaks both languages properly. The supplier agrees to everything to stay polite and professional. The real discussion happens between them in Chinese, and the surprise comes at delivery.

You are coming to the Canton Fair

Thousands of booths, and many suppliers who struggle with English. We plan your visit around the halls that match your products, and we are with you from the first appointment.

You want to visit factories

Most importers book a trip to China and discover on arrival that the factory is an hour of traffic away, that nobody there speaks English, and that the person they emailed for months is just a middleman who has never seen the production line.

We come with you and ask questions that reveal whether they actually produce what they promise. When they switch to Chinese among themselves, we tell you what was said.

You buy in the wholesale markets

Baiyun for leather, Shahe for clothing, Yiwu for general goods. These markets are offline, sellers negotiate everything face to face in Chinese.

A foreign face raises the opening price. We negotiate for you, check the quality before you pay, and arrange shipping for what you buy.

4 Languages

French, Arabic, English and Chinese. No second interpreter in the middle.

Based in Guangzhou

We are based here. Most factories and wholesale markets are within an hour's drive.

Factory Visits

Guangzhou, Foshan, Dongguan, Shenzhen. With you, or on your behalf.

Supplier Follow-up

We keep following your orders with suppliers after you fly home.

How Hiring an Interpreter in China Works ?

1. Tell us your dates

Send me your arrival date, how long you are staying and what are you looking for. A product photo or link is enough. I confirm my availability the same day.

2. We prepare before you arrive

I contact the supplier you want to visit to confirm appointments and check the factory legitimacy. If you are coming for the Canton Fair, we organize which area and halls match your products so we dont waste time.

3. We are with you on the ground

I meet you, I interpret every conversation, I negotiate with you, and I tell you what the supplier says when they switch to Chinese between themselves.

4. Follow-up after you leave

Most trips end with promises and no orders. I stay in contact with the suppliers you met, look for quotes and samples, and keeps the business relationship steady after you are back home.

Interpreter in China: Prices

Full day – USD 200

8 hours. Canton Fair, factory visits or wholesale market in Guangzhou, Foshan or Dongguan.

Half day – USD 120

4 hours, same coverage.

Three days or more – USD 180 per day

For Canton Fair weeks and multi-factory trips.

What is included : Interpretation in French, Arabic, English and Chinese · negotiation support · supplier follow-up after you leave.

What is not included : transport fee between cities, train tickets and hotels. We quote travel outside Guangdong Province separately.

Frequently asked questions

Which languages do you interpret ?

We speak French, Arabic, English and Chinese. I translate between your language and Mandarin Chinese – there is no second interpreter in the middle.

Do you only work at the Canton Fair ?

No. The Canton fair runs twice a year in three phases, from mid-April to early May and from mid-October to early November (see the official Canton Fair dates). The rest of the year we accompany buyers on factories visit and wholesale markets in Guangzhou, Foshan, Dongguan and Shenzhen.

Are you Sourcing Agent or Translator ?

Both, and it’s important. A translator makes the bridge between supplier and client. I also tell you when the supplier is a trading company and not a factory and when prices are too high.

How far in advance should I book ?

For the Canton Fair, three to four weeks in advance. For normal factory visit, one week is enough.

Can you visit a Factory without me ?

Yes. If you cannot travel, I go alone, record the visit and send you videos photos with a written report the same day.

How do I book ?

Send us a message on WhatsApp with your dates and detailed project.

Do I need an interpreter for the Canton fair ?

In most cases, yes. Many booths have a salesperson who speaks basic English, but the details that matter (price breaks, MOQ, materials, payment terms, lead time) are often discussed in Chinese. An interpreter lets you negotiate properly, ask the right technical questions and understand the suppliers.

How much does an interpreter in China cost?

Hiring an interpreter in China with us costs USD 200 for a full day (8 hours), USD 120 for half day (4 hours) , and from three days the price drops to USD 180 per day, which suits Canton Fair weeks and multi-factory trips. This cover interpretation in English, French, Arabic and Chinese, help during negotiations, and follow-up with the suppliers after you leave. Transport between cities, train tickets and hotels are not included. Trips outside Guangdong Province are quoted separately.