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If you’ve ever tried to turn an idea into a real product, you know it’s not as easy as clicking “Add to Cart.”

Factories ghost you. Samples come back wrong. Timelines stretch. Trust feels impossible.

Made Real pulls back the curtain on China’s manufacturing world, from someone who’s lived it.

I grew up in a factory family in Zhejiang, and now run a global jewelry brand sourcing from across China. I’ve been on both sides of the table—as a maker and a brand builder.

In this newsletter, I share:

🔍 Insider stories from real factory floors (not glossy trade show booths)
✅ Practical sourcing tips and email templates that actually work
🌏 Cross-cultural lessons that help you build trust and avoid costly missteps
🛠️ Honest answers to the sourcing questions no one else will explain

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a scaling founder, or just curious about how things really get made—this is for you.

Let’s make sourcing smarter, faster, and more human—together.

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Grace Fu

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Writing <Made Real> - Your gateway to the real face of “Made in China”. Subscribe for honest content that helps you navigate the world of Chinese manufacturing with clarity, speed, and trust. Let's build better, together.