Customer Reviews & Case Studies

These are real reviews from clients who hired me directly, kept verbatim. The deal-by-deal case studies on the city and sourcing pages tell the same story from the other side: deal type, city, and what the client walked away with.

Sourcing, factory visits and trade fairs

“I am delighted to have Selina as a much valued part of our team and am looking forward to years of continued collaboration.” Mark Tilley, Australia · first hired 2019, again in 2024

“I can’t thank her enough for all her help during my trip, from being the best organizer, helping me find the right factories and translating during all meetings!” David Paratore, New York · 2019

“I hired Selina for 3 days to act as my interpreter for business with the Jinjiang Government … I have traveled to 72 countries and she has been the most professionally talented person I have ever worked with.” Nels Hawkinson, Deputy Head of Delegation, USA Team · 2019

“I required a last minute interpreter for assisting me during a meeting. Not only her English is perfect but she’s smart, professional and friendly. She has great skills and could manage an hour of meeting easily.” Hanna · 2020

“I contacted Selina on a last minute need to assist me with business dealings in Xiamen and the surrounding municipalities. She was ready to go within half an hour, and I was grateful for it.” Steffen Waite, Canada · 2016

“She has a good eye for detail and understands western culture, which is helpful in my business including sourcing factories and quality control.” John Binky, USA · 2016

“She is a very friendly and good English speaking lady who knows a lot about the Chinese and European economies.” Richard Timmermans · met at the Xiamen Stone Fair, 2016

“She helped us organize meetings, transport, flights and she interpreted for us during all our meetings.” James Carpenter · 2016

“Her command over English language is very good, her charming nature, good business sense and effective Body language makes her a good co-partner in your business when visiting China.” Rohit · 2016

This is the work the interpreter-by-city pages and the product sourcing and Canton Fair services are built around.

Interpreters arranged across China

Not every job is one I cover in person. When a client needs an interpreter in a city I don’t work myself, I place someone vetted from the wider network and stay on point for it.

“Selina is interpreter herself and also partner with over 2000 interpreters all over China. Very efficiently, she arranged 3 interpreters for our customers.” Andrew Sin · Malaysian exhibition organiser, 2019

“I emailed Selina in the afternoon in Canada, which was midnight in China. To my surprise, I got her reply right away.” Terry · interpreter arranged in Hangzhou, 2019

“We knew them well but the language barrier was a problem. So we decided to hire an interpreter. Selina helped us arrange Jack to assist us.” Holly Enver · 2019

Tours and private trips

The earlier years of this work were private tours, mostly around Xiamen and the Fujian Tulou. Those clients are real too, so their reviews stay here.

“We can absolutely recommend Selina as a private tour guide for cruise ship shore excursions. She’s very reliable, helpful and uncomplicated.” Matthias & Kirstin, Germany · Gulangyu shore excursion, 2016

“The tour was awesome and the expenses were pretty much exactly what she had quoted. Highly recommended.” David W. · 2-day Fujian Tulou trip, 2016

“I can only say the tour itself was fantastic with Selina being very helpful, well-spoken in English and, most of all, very good company!” Rob, The Netherlands · Hakka Tulou tour, 2017

“From the moment we met, it was great and because of Selina we made the most of our short stay in China.” Marinka Van Der Eng · 2-day Xiamen & Tulou, 2017

“We used LiMing (Selina) for a 10 day photography trip to China. Her translation skills are excellent. But not just a translator, on our 10 day trip she quickly became an important part of our group.” Steven Gosling · 2019

“The blend of history, culture, and fun made this trip unforgettable. We appreciated the guide’s flexibility in accommodating our family’s needs and interests, making sure everyone had a great time.” Tim Anderson · family Guangzhou tour, 2024