Chinese daigous moving out of the shadows

Sherry Jia (SBS)

Sherry Jia (SBS) Source: SBS

They are known as the daigou, buying agents who purchase Australian products in bulk for export to China. While some have come under scrutiny for emptying supermarket shelves, new companies are popping up to help regulate the grey market.



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