large green boxes

The world is currently peeved about China's products and safety record. My current job is predominantly focused on documenting and explaining many of the events around saga. It is intriguing and fascinating story, but one that I think has brought quite a deal of flak to all things Chinese.

Let me set the record straight on one thing that China does really well. Large green boxes. In particular, large green boxes that you purchase from China Post and send your mountains of belongings in to an overseas destination.

China Post's large green boxes are tough, green, and likely to leave a mish-mash of minor cuts and abrasions on your unprotected forearms. They will also contain about 20kg of your belongings that can float their way around the world (in about 2 months) for about RMB 350. Recently I've seen quotes from 'relocation experts' floating between RMB1600 to RMB16,000 for just a few boxes, with most of the services being from Shanghai to destination port. At least China Post will deliver to your door.

If you need to move your life from Shanghai or anywhere else in China, go see China Post. Even if it is for their large green boxes.