How to check a Chinese company's business license?
Read a Chinese business license field by field, compare it with GSXT records, and map the seller, exporter, factory and payment entity.
China Sourcing Insights for Global Buyers
What is a Verified Supplier on Alibaba?
Read a Verified Supplier assessment report: check its date, entity, business type, factory relationship, scope and gaps before ordering.
How to verify a Chinese supplier is a factory or trading company?
More than 90% of suppliers on Alibaba are trading companies, not real factories. And telling them apart is far harder than most buyers think. Learn practical methods to identify whether a Chinese supplier is a real factory or a trading company.
Alibaba vs. Global Sources vs. Made in China: Which is better?
If you are sourcing products from China, you have probably asked yourself this question: should I use Alibaba, Global Sources, or Made-in-China? These are the three biggest B2B sourcing platforms for international buyers, and they all promise to connect you with Chinese suppliers.
How to Find Reliable Manufacturers in China (Without Getting Burned)
Find manufacturers through platforms, trade fairs, referrals and industrial clusters, then build a shortlist for product-specific verification.
Three truths you need to know about sourcing on Alibaba
First, a "Verified" badge does not guarantee quality; it simply indicates that the supplier is a premium Alibaba member and has undergone a basic thir...
How can you prevent fraud by suppliers on Alibaba?
Having done business on Alibaba for ten years, I must warn you that there are suppliers on the platform with very poor integrity; their communication ...
How do you find truly reliable suppliers on Alibaba?
I spent eight years running an export business on Alibaba, so let me show you how to find suppliers you can really trust. Step 1: Go to Alibaba and se...
Why do Chinese suppliers refuse your requests for samples?
Have you ever had your requests for samples from Chinese suppliers flatly rejected—time and time again? Let me tell you the real reasons why. First, y...
Why do Chinese sellers like to add customers on WhatsApp?
Let me tell you the truth. First and foremost, domestic competition in China is incredibly fierce. Advertising fees and transaction commissions on thi...