International Trade Practice and Cases

Author: Zhang Bingda, Wang Xiaojing
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Publishing Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book comprehensively elaborates on the various operational skills and methods that must be mastered when engaging in international trade practice. The book is divided into five parts, each of which is a relatively independent learning unit. Part I is the Introduction, which primarily introduces the nature, main content, and characteristics of the discipline; Part II covers International Trade Terms, focusing on the 13 trade terms outlined in the "Incoterms 2000"; Part III discusses the main clauses of international sales contracts, covering the content of clauses such as commodity names, quality, quantity, packaging, price, international transportation, international transportation insurance, commodity inspection, force majeure, claims, and arbitration; Part IV addresses the settlement of payments, introducing settlement instruments, various common settlement methods, the selection and use of different settlement methods, as well as risks and prevention in international trade settlements; Part V covers the transaction procedures of international trade, primarily introducing preparation before transactions, negotiation and signing of contracts, and the fulfillment of export and import contracts. This book integrates knowledge, practicality, operability, and practicality, featuring fresh content with clear emphasis on key points. It connects theory with practice, and each part includes "Case Studies and Analysis" and "Case Studies and Reflections" columns. The book contains over 100 cases in total, with each case accompanied by analysis or reference answers at the end, greatly facilitating readers' learning and reference. This book is one of the general planning textbooks for vocational and technical education in the 21st century, primarily written for higher vocational education. However, due to the numerous innovations made by the authors in both content and structure, it is also suitable for students of various disciplines in universities and colleges. Additionally, it can serve as a supplementary textbook for exams such as the International Business Professional Qualification, National Foreign Salesperson, Customs Declaration, and Freight Forwarder, as well as a guide for foreign trade workers to master comprehensive knowledge of international trade.