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Three reasonsteams engage us in China
Can we de-risk this strategic move?
Most teams underestimate policy execution complexity.
- •Map industrial parks and capability clusters
- •Reality-check incentives and feasibility
- •Structured diligence for expansion or JV targets
Is this supplier ready for our scale?
Most teams underestimate subcontractor opacity.
- •Identify, qualify, and rank manufacturing partners
- •Validate capability depth and compliance readiness
- •Reduce execution and delivery risk
How do we navigate this complexity?
Most teams underestimate stakeholder evidence needs.
- •Build defensible business cases with evidence
- •Navigate compliance and operational requirements
- •Execute with bounded scope and clear deliverables
Most projects are a blend. Our process adapts - the scope stays bounded.
Why China remains exceptionalfor serious operators
Our Supply ChainIntelligence Infrastructure
Navigating China's industrial complexity requires more than Google searches - it demands systematic intelligence and ground truth
150+ Countries Mapped
Our AI-powered data engine continuously monitors global supply chains, tracking 10,000+ material suppliers and manufacturing partners across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and beyond.
Former Fortune 500 Expertise
Our expert network includes former procurement executives from Google, L'Oréal, and multinational manufacturers who've negotiated billion-dollar supply contracts.
AI + Human Validation
Machine learning models surface patterns and anomalies, but every critical insight is verified by our 40+ material scientists, industrial engineers, and regional specialists.
Whether you're running a €1,400 triage or a €80k verification project, this process stays consistent. No scope creep, no methodology shifts mid-engagement.
China IndustrialClusters Atlas
Real-time intelligence across China's key manufacturing and innovation zones. Track clusters, capabilities, and economic dynamics.
Shenzhen
ELECTRONICSPearl River Delta
China's Silicon Valley. Home to Huawei, DJI, Tencent. World's largest electronics cluster.
gdp growth
6.9%
fdi
$15B+
ind. parks
45+
Key Sectors
Real-time Status
All Clusters
Research & Institutional Network
Intelligence sourced from established institutions
Tsinghua
Tsinghua University
清华大学
CASS
Institute of Industrial EconomicsChinese Academy of Social Sciences
中国社会科学院
MOFCOM
Ministry of Commerce
中华人民共和国商务部
PKU
Guanghua SchoolPeking University
北京大学
SDRC
State Development & Research Center
国务院发展研究中心
SJTU
Antai CollegeShanghai Jiao Tong University
上海交通大学
FT China
Intelligence UnitFinancial Times China
金融时报中国
Our Vietnam intelligence complements China research, government data, industry networks, and on-the-ground verification across manufacturing hubs.
The Definitive china Manufacturing Intelligence
Download Tocco Report: China’s New Industrial Stack Yearbook 2026
Tocco maps China's aggressive evolution from the world’s factory to a high-tech superpower.
Critical Intelligence Insights
- Policy Landscape - From “Made in China 2025” to the 14th Five-Year Plan
- New Energy Vehicles (EVs)- Driving the Electric Revolution
- Clean Energy and Renewables - Powering a Green Transition
- Semiconductors - The Quest for Technological Self-Sufficiency
- Biotechnology and the Bioeconomy - China’s Next Frontier
- Artificial Intelligence & Digital Economy - A Tech Powerhouse Rising
- Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing - Automating the Factory of the World
- Frontier Industries - Aerospace and New Frontiers
Insider Access Required
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China MarketIntelligence Infographics
Visual intelligence on China's manufacturing landscape. Free downloads with registration.
Download Toccographic: China Manufacturing in 2026
Catch up on China’s manufacturing advantage in 2026: industrial density, strategic corridors, execution speed, routing by product type, and the risks of choosing the wrong manufacturing region.
Download Toccographic: Top 10 Material Regulatory Blocks in 2026
A brief on the top 10 regulatory blocks for 2026: PFAS, deforestation, CBAM, labor rules, DPP and OSOA. with timelines, risks, and practical steps to preparation.
Download Toccographic: China's Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards 2026
A quick guide to China's new CSDS framework unifies sustainability reporting with full rollout by 2030.
All toccographics are free with registration • Updated monthly
EngagementLadder
Start with Rapid Screen (€950) or full Triage (€2,500). Scale strategically. Each step builds on the last - no pressure, just proven progression.
Best fit: €5M+ organizations with strategic mandate • Not a fit: Commodity sourcing
Rapid Screen
48 hours • 1-page decision + short memo
One supplier or one category • One go/no-go
~$1,025 USD | ~£800 GBP
Low-risk entry point, fixed scope, fixed turnaround. Go/no-go + why • Top 5 risks (severity tagged) • Fast next steps if "go" • Fast alternatives if "no-go" • We tell you when not to proceed.
Triage
48 hours • Executive decision brief
From "should we explore?" to "here's exactly what to do next"
~$2,700 USD | ~£2,100 GBP
Decision tree (2-4 viable paths) • What must be true for each path • Risk sanity check • Exact recommended next step • Transparent pricing + timing for next phase
Decision Pack
2-4 weeks • Tailored intelligence package
Board-ready recommendations
~$16k–$38k USD
Custom scoped after Triage. Typical deliverables include:
- • Vetted partner shortlist with capability matrix
- • Risk assessment + mitigation roadmap
- • Market intelligence (expansion scenarios)
- • Investment target analysis (M&A/JV)
- • Priority access to Vietnam network
Verification Pack
Physical validation • 2-3 week booking lead time
Risk mitigation + launch support
~$32k–$86k USD
Boots-on-ground validation: Site audits with photo documentation • Capability verification • Process/QC observation • Documentation review • First 90-day oversight included
Sourcing Desk Lite
4-week minimum • Limited slots
Weekly evidence-led shortlist • Fixed scope
The paid on-ramp for sourcing opportunities: Weekly shortlist (3-8 candidates) with Capability Snapshot • RFQ readiness checklist • Risk flags + "what must be true" • Sample coordination plan (optional)
Vietnam Desk
Your Vietnam capability • Sourcing | Build | Invest
One engine, multiple missions
Your Vietnam capability on retainer: Sourcing Desk (supplier scouting, RFQs, evidence chasing) • Build Desk (expansion support, vendor development) • Invest Desk (pipeline screening, diligence coordination, red flags)
Why EUR pricing?
We're a European intelligence firm. All pricing is in EUR for consistency and transparency. USD/GBP shown for reference-your payment processor handles conversion automatically at current rates.
No hidden fees. No conversion markups. No currency games.
Capacity note: Vietnam Desk limited to 8 concurrent clients. Verification Pack typically requires 2-3 week booking lead time.
Same discipline, same evidence. Different decision types.
China OperatorExpedition
A private, executive-grade industrial expedition for teams making ≥$5M China decisions who need ground truth, not guided tours.
Not networking. Not tourism. Tailored intelligence gathering.
Expedition Scoping & Design Session: €950
~$1,000 USD | Scope your expedition • Itinerary design • Meeting pre-qualification • Full tour quoted separately (€39k-€79k based on duration)
What's included (bounded, premium)
- Pre-brief and objective definition
- Curated meetings (capped)
- Factory visits with checklists
- Live interpretation and context decoding
- Post-expedition decision memo
- Next-step action plan
Not included:
- • International flights
- • Visas and related government fees
- • Hotels and meals (unless explicitly bundled)
- • Local transport (unless explicitly bundled)
Hard scope controls:
Capped meeting count • Capped site visits • Strict agenda • Additional meetings/site visits priced separately
Final scope fixed after qualification (cities, meeting density, objectives).
Routes into paid triage • Pricing disclosed after qualification
Trusted by procurement, sourcing, and strategy teams at companies that take china seriously.
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Every inquiry reviewed personally. We only take projects where we can deliver measurable value.
Common questions
Straight answers to the questions teams actually ask
More questions? Start with china Triage - we'll answer everything specific to your case.