Our Story

Inspired by the Hanseatic League—the medieval commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns that dominated Baltic Sea trade from the 13th to 17th centuries—we created HanseBrief to be the modern equivalent: a trusted intelligence network for global trade professionals.

Just as the Hanseatic League enabled merchants to navigate complex trade routes with shared information and mutual trust, HanseBrief provides the real-time intelligence, regulatory updates, and analytical tools that today's international traders need to succeed.

Our Mission

To democratize access to global trade intelligence, bridging the information gap between East and West with accurate, timely, and actionable data.

Our Vision

To become the most trusted intelligence platform for cross-border trade, serving every business from SMEs to multinational corporations.

Our Expertise

We specialize in five high-impact trade categories where information asymmetry creates the greatest value:

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New Energy & Li-ion

High Frequency • High Value

China dominates global EV battery supply chain. Daily regulatory updates on export controls, tax incentives, and market access.

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Cross-border E-commerce

Amazon FBA • Marketplace

Tariff implications, compliance requirements, and logistics optimization for cross-border sellers.

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Semiconductors

Chip Export Controls

US-China tech war的核心战场. 深度的出口管制解读和供应链分析.

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Used Equipment

Heavy Machinery • Blue Ocean

Chinese used equipment exports booming. 全球首个专业信息平台 covering this emerging market.

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TCM & Health Products

Herbal Medicine • Supplements

Growing global interest in traditional Chinese medicine. Regulatory guidance and compliance intelligence.

Our Team

A multidisciplinary team of trade analysts, data scientists, and technology experts based in Shanghai, Singapore, and London.

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Zhang Wei

Founder & CEO

Former Director at China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. 15+ years in international trade policy.

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Jennifer Liu

Chief Analyst

Ex-Goldman Sachs commodity analyst. Stanford MBA. Specializes in energy and semiconductor sectors.

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Michael Chen

Head of Technology

Former Google engineer. Built data platforms at JD.com. Leads our AI-powered content generation.

Contact Us

Email

contact@hansebrief.com

Address

Shanghai • Singapore • London