When you Google “factory audit,” most of what you’ll see is about the audits big Fortune 500 companies do — social responsibility, human rights, working conditions, and so on.But for most people buying from China, that’s not the kind of audit they actually need. What they really want is to verify whether a factory is [...]
Huaqiangbei is truly the world’s No.1 electronic commercial street, attracting professional buyers from around the world.Today, I’ll cover everything you need to know: its background story, the most recommended markets, and useful tips to help you explore this legendary electronics hub. Origination of Huaqiangbei One-meter counters in Huaqiangbei market Shanzhai (copycat) mobile phones Eight recommended [...]
As a native of China with over 10 years of product sourcing experience, I know China’s wholesale markets inside and out—from bustling mega-hubs to hidden local gems. There’s so much to share, so I’ve divided it into sections. Take your time and check out the parts that interest you the most. Discover China wholesale markets [...]
Buy Wholesale from China: Which Platform Best? New to sourcing or experienced?Discover the best options for your wholesale needs. Work with a partner, not just a supplier We take care of everything: Select reliable factories Negotiate good prices Monitor sampling + production QC and shipping to your place You get: Hassle-free sourcing Support at each [...]
China makes 65% of the world’s clothes. With abundant raw materials, mature production chains, skilled workers, and highly cooperative factories, it’s the perfect place to source. Today, I’ll share 3 quick tips to help you find the best clothing manufacturers in China. Where to find clothing factories? Alibaba or JingSourcing? How tap into apparel clusters [...]
Most buyers use Trade Assurance for protection when sourcing products on Alibaba. Alibaba has already explained what Trade Assurance is so I won't go into detail here. However, there are some common issues buyers face when using Trade Assurance but may not find answers on Alibaba. I’m here to break it all down for you. Is [...]
Every year, Yiwu hosts a series of international trade fairs, most of which take place at the Yiwu International Expo Center. Today, I'll introduce the two most important fairs and list others for your reference at the end. China Yiwu International Commodities Fair. China Yiwu Hardware & Electrical Appliance Fair. List of other exhibitions in [...]
Alibaba is the go-to platform for international buyers to source Chinese suppliers. But “how to buy from Alibaba effectively and safely” has always been a challenge.In today’s guide, I study and analyze the top 8 questions faced by many first-time buyers, each with practical solutions. How to efficiently select and evaluate suppliers? What if my [...]
More than 150 million consumers favor using AliExpress to buy a wide range of low-priced, relatively high-quality Chinese products. However, many first-time buyers experience issues like slow shipping, no tracking updates, and sellers asking them to wait longer when they open a dispute. These issues often leave them questioning, “Is AliExpress safe to buy?”In this [...]
China produces 70% of the world's toys. Every year, many toy businesses import from Chinese toy manufacturers to sell in their local markets and make a profit. However, many newcomers to the industry often have questions about importing toys from China. Here are the top 7 questions they're curious about. What are the toy safety [...]
