daigou

Definitions

1. A business practice in which a person outside of China purchases commodities for a customer in mainland China.
   countable, uncountable
2. A person who makes such purchases.
   countable, uncountable

Examples

“Besides shipping product itself, A2 also relies on a second sales channel called "daigou" - shoppers living outside China who send⟳ products directly to Chinese consumers. From January the daigous will have⟳ to register⟳ as import retailers and pay⟳ tax.”

CEFR level