China
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- 7112 supplier warning signs to check before you payA changed bank account, a company identity you cannot verify, or pressure to bypass agreed…
- 72Can I negotiate MOQ with a Chinese supplier? What is normal?You can ask, but there is no single normal minimum for every product. First find out wheth…
- 73How do I order samples from China, who pays and what should I check?Agree the sample version, total charge and acceptance checks before paying. A good sample …
- 74Visiting China to source: can I use
WeChat and pay with Weixin Pay or 
Alipay with my foreign card?WeChat's help centre says you can sign up with a foreign mobile number, and that a foreign… - 75Looking for a product from China? How to send us your requestTap the WhatsApp link below and fill in the template: product, specs, quantity, destinatio…
- 76How to check a Chinese supplier using official public recordsThree official Chinese systems cover most basic checks: the National Enterprise Credit Inf…
- 77Alibaba, 1688, Made-in-China or a trade fair: where should I look first?Start where you can understand the offer, verify the seller and complete a lawful, documen…
- 78Buying from Yiwu market in China: what should an importer understand first?Yiwu is a State Council-approved international trade reform pilot (2011). Goods bought in …
- 79Got an overseas inquiry: is it a real buyer or a scam? A 10-minute screening checklistCheck three things first. (1) Is the company real? Look up its name and number in the offi…
- 80Before you ask a Chinese supplier for a quote: what a complete request includesA quote is only as good as the request. Send product specs, quantity and timing, destinati…
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