Captain Bill,
You've been away too long. No need to meander the Chinese countryside. You can get a Chinese folder for dollars right here in the US of A. The good folks in Mao's Paradise already have invaded the folding boat market here.
The brand is called Atlatl. The company is called SATD. They produce a highly regarded folder that is 12'8" by 25" and 28 lbs. The price is $US970. They're 30% under Folbot and could probably go lowere if required. The good folks in the Forbidden City have a way of making labor costs go down over night.
You can get all the specifics of their folders without using your Mandarin dictionary at;
www.atlyak.com
Check this out before you go back. I've heard that they keep an eye on foreigners who spend a lot of time on the internet.
Also, when you go back teach them the benefits of revolution or yoga anything else that will get them away from their assembly lines. If they keep producing everything under the sun for the American market they will have our economy for lunch in short order.
As that famous American, Randolph Scott, said,"ding how".
Charlie

: I was in China last year, Teaching!
: When I saw two Folbots going up river !
: I found out from the owners, that they were build from kits & plans
: obtained locally from a small firm there in Liuzhou, China!
: I am heading back to China shortly after Christmas!
: I could look up this Firm and see what they have to offer!
: If/Is anyone is interested ?
: I know that, I am going to see about obtaining a kit or two, for myself while
: over there.
: Cptbil@Yahoo.com