[单项选择]A. Anyone involved in an international business transaction must have some knowledge not only to protect one’s rights, but also to be effective and successful in international trade. Since the basic purpose of international trade is for the seller (exporter) to obtain payment for goods sold and the foreign buyer to obtain the merchandise he ordered, the payment process must satis fy both parties. Exporters want to get paid as quickly as possible, while importers usually prefer delaying payment at least until they have received the merchandise. Depending on the negotiating strength of the parties and upon the credit and business reputation of each, several different types of payment methods can be chosen.
B. However, because of the distance between them, the buyer and seller in most international transactions requiring the shipment of goods will discover that it will be impossible both to have the seller paid upon shipment and to allow the buyer to delay payment until after inspect