Sourcing BasicsEditorial draft
How to Source from China: A Buyer’s Step-by-Step Route
A practical sourcing route from product brief to shipment.
SOURCING IN CHINA
Build a buying process that holds up after the first quote.
From supplier discovery to inspection and freight, use clear scope, written evidence and a controlled next step.
Discover
Turn a product idea into a clear supplier brief.
Compare
Normalize quotes, sample requirements and delivery assumptions.
Control risk
Use verification, inspection and documented payment terms.
BUYER KNOW-HOW
Follow the work, not the hype.
Start with one article, then use the internal links to build the route from a product brief through shipping.
Sourcing BasicsEditorial draft
How to Find Chinese Suppliers
Build a short list from relevant markets, factories and referrals, then verify before committing.
Supplier VerificationEditorial draft
How to Verify a Chinese Supplier Before Payment
Check identity, capability, communication and transaction terms before treating a supplier as qualified.
Supplier VerificationEditorial draft
Factory vs Trading Company: How to Choose
The right partner depends on your product, order size, export needs and how much coordination you can manage.
Factory VisitsEditorial draft
How to Visit a Chinese Factory
A focused agenda, product brief and documented observations make a factory visit more useful than an unstructured tour.
SamplesEditorial draft
How to Request Product Samples from China
Use a written sample brief that fixes material, dimensions, finish, packaging and the approval standard.
Commercial TermsEditorial draft
Understanding MOQ in China
MOQ is a production and commercial constraint; compare it with tooling, material, color and packaging requirements.
Commercial TermsEditorial draft
How to Compare Supplier Quotes
Normalize scope, quality, delivery, payment and logistics terms before comparing prices.
Shipping TermsEditorial draft
FOB, EXW, CIF and DDP Explained
Incoterms allocate tasks and risk differently; use the exact current term, named place and written contract.
PaymentsEditorial draft
How to Pay a Chinese Supplier
Use a payment method, milestone plan and document set appropriate for the value and risk of the order.
Quality ControlEditorial draft
Pre-Shipment Inspection in China
Define an inspection standard before production and inspect against a documented sample and purchase order.
ShippingEditorial draft
How to Ship Products from China
Choose freight based on your goods, timing, trade term, destination requirements and the documents you can provide.
ShippingEditorial draft
China Import Documents: A Buyer’s Planning Guide
Document requirements depend on the product, origin, destination and trade arrangement; confirm them before goods are ready to ship.
Risk ManagementEditorial draft
How to Avoid Sourcing Scams in China
Use layered verification, controlled payments and documented communication instead of trusting one signal.
Trade ShowsEditorial draft
Canton Fair Buyer Guide
Use a focused product list, a meeting plan and a follow-up system so the fair becomes a sourcing funnel rather than a pile of business cards.
INDUSTRY CLUSTERS
Explore industry clusters