How to Verify a Chinese Supplier: Is It Really a Factory?
You found a supplier on Alibaba, 1688, Google, or through a trade show. The quotation looks good. The salesperson is responsive. They sent you a business license, factory…
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You found a supplier on Alibaba, 1688, Google, or through a trade show. The quotation looks good. The salesperson is responsive. They sent you a business license, factory…
Read GuideA practical guide for overseas startups and companies looking to find and evaluate IoT development teams in China, including hardware design, firmware, mobile apps, cloud platforms, prototyping and…
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Read GuideA practical guide for overseas buyers who want to source from 1688, covering supplier checks, communication, payment, samples, China-side receiving, inspection and international shipping.
Read GuideA practical guide for overseas media companies, agencies and brands looking to find and evaluate AI video production teams in China, including creators and studios that may be…
Read GuideA practical guide to CPSC eFiling in 2026, including product testing, CPC and GCC certificates, the CPSC Product Registry, required filing data, and common problems importers face when…
Read GuideA practical guide to checking a Chinese company's business license, legal name, registration details and Unified Social Credit Code before doing business with a supplier.
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