International Business Documentation Practice

Author: Liu Weiqi
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: This book is about the procedures and documentation in international trade, especially in commodity exchange, and is a highly practical and operational teaching material. It involves the comprehensive application of knowledge in basic theories and policies of international trade, international trade law and practices, international transportation and freight insurance, international payment settlements, and more. The book briefly introduces the basic knowledge of international trade, such as international trade terms, international commodity sales contracts, international trade business processes, and international trade payment settlement methods; it also provides a detailed introduction to the nature, functions, content, and preparation requirements of import and export trade documents—commercial documents, transportation documents, insurance documents, financial documents, and other supporting documents. Additionally, it introduces the computer management information systems and operational requirements for export contracts and documents in line with the current development trends of e-commerce. As a business professional engaged in international trade, it is essential to recognize the importance of commercial documents in international trade, understand the role of various documents in the fulfillment of international commodity sales contracts, and be familiar with the basic principles and knowledge of international trade. On this foundation, one should master the basic skills and methods of international trade documentation operations. The book combines theory with practice, is easy to understand, and is suitable as a training textbook for foreign trade documentation professionals. It can also serve as a teaching material for universities and colleges, especially for vocational and technical colleges specializing in foreign trade. At the same time, it is also a reference book for foreign trade workers.