Work with China,
hassle-free.
Working with China from abroad can be complex. We’re on the ground to help you find the right technologies and suppliers, support negotiations and purchases, and resolve issues as they arise.
The real challenges of working with China
The challenges of working with China aren’t abstract. They mean missed deadlines, orders that don’t match what was agreed, misunderstandings that surface too late, and technological opportunities you don’t even know exist.
Your supplier says yes, and then…
Deadlines slip, shipments arrive incomplete, or paperwork doesn’t match the order. Resolving these issues is harder when you don’t have someone on the ground who understands your requirements and follows up.
Finding the technology you need
The technology you need may already exist in China. The challenge is knowing where to find it, who develops it, and how to put it to use in your business.
How we help
Supplier &
Shipping Issue Resolution
Facing delays, quality issues, or paperwork that doesn’t match your order? We work with your supplier to establish what went wrong and coordinate the next steps from China. We keep you informed of progress and outstanding issues so you can make informed decisions.
Negotiation &
Purchasing Support
We identify and assess suppliers against your requirements and support you through negotiations and purchasing. We clarify specifications, commercial terms, quality checks, and delivery schedules, then follow up on what has been agreed. This helps you compare options and move forward with clearer commitments.
Technology Discovery &
Implementation
We identify advanced technologies in China and assess how they could benefit your project. We work with you and suppliers to understand how to put them into use and combine them with other solutions. We help clarify your options, implementation requirements, and next steps.
Technical Delegations to China
We organize technical delegations to China with itineraries tailored to your group’s objectives.
Your visit may focus on practical business needs: meeting suppliers, visiting facilities, exploring trade shows, or building business relationships. It can also provide insight into how robotics, AI, automation, and other technologies are deployed in real-world business environments.
We work with you to set objectives, select relevant companies and contacts, coordinate meetings, and accompany you throughout the visit. The result is a focused program of visits and meetings that helps you understand capabilities, assess opportunities, and decide on your next steps.
specialization
Key Focus Areas
AI & Robotics
Autonomous systems and AI solutions deployed at scale, spanning production lines, healthcare, education, and services. We analyze what actually works, what is maturing, and what can be replicated outside China.
Industry & Advanced Manufacturing
Modular manufacturing, vertical integration, and automated internal logistics, with automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operating in real production environments. We identify the strengths of these industrial ecosystems and practical opportunities for your business.
Industrial Data & Digital Twins
China’s most advanced factories use real-time digital models of their processes, combining sensors, traceability, and decisions based on live data rather than last week’s reports. We analyze how they do it and which parts of that model could apply to your operations.
Mobility & Autonomous Systems
Autonomous vehicles already operating in real-world settings—from ports and logistics parks to urban transport—and a growing low-altitude economy, with drones deployed for logistics, infrastructure maintenance, cleaning, and fire prevention.
I’m Gabriel Morell, founder of Puentes de Seda. I’ve spent over fourteen years working on the ground in Hangzhou, conducting business in Mandarin. I’m an expert advisor to the Cátedra China Foundation and a lecturer at AliExpress University, and I’ve spoken at TEDx. My experience includes two decades of leading projects for major international corporations.
How can we help you in China?
Whether you’re looking for technology, moving forward with a purchase, dealing with a supplier issue, or planning a technical delegation, tell us what you need. We’ll explain how we can help.