Canonical: https://unicorncurrencies.com/industries/machinery-equipment/china/

# Intelligence: Machinery & Equipment in China

## Industry Context

- **Payment pressure:** High-value transactions (£500k-£5M+); Long lead times (3-12 months)

- **Operational control:** Lock FX rates for multi-month projects; Milestone payment tracking

## Country Context

- **Use case:** Pay Chinese manufacturers for textiles, electronics, machinery, and consumer goods

- **Settlement:** T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)

- **Banking:** **CNAPS Code** (12-digit China National Advanced Payment System code)

- **Regulatory:** SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) compliance required; Commercial invoices must match payment purpose

## Key Industries in Country

- Textile Manufacturing

- Electronics

- Consumer Goods

- Machinery

- Apparel