How can I already online get in touch with Chinese parties?

Guanxi 

Before you go to China to meet your potential business partners, it is always a good option for you to start an online meeting first to build your connections with your partners. In China especially, as one of the most important foundations of the Chinese society is ‘Guanxi’ which is based on personal connections which is then used to seek political or economic benefits. This first contact can help getting to know interesting stakeholders better and rule out the less interesting ones. 

However, do keep in mind that an online meeting is not wildly accepted in China, especially among the traditional SMEs. Since it lacks a personal connection. Also, due to the language barriers, internet fluctuation, and other technical issues, the quality of the meeting may be influenced, and Information may not be delivered accurately and efficiently. Nonetheless, sharing company and personal information via WeChat, as discussed in Marketing 101, can work. 

Online others 

Finally, you can also get contact with Chinese partners through Online exhibition matchmaking and other Chinese online business bulletin board system and forums like Chinese Business Forum, Taobao Forum (E-commerce), Business. China. and Fobgoods.