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Straight, specific answers to the questions importers actually ask about sourcing from China — supplier vetting, payment terms, Incoterms, quality control, lead times, tariffs. One question per page, answered the way someone who's stood on the factory floor would answer it.
Answer · 6 min read · June 2026
How do you verify a Chinese supplier before you place an order?
A wire to China is final. Five checks, in order, before a deposit leaves your account: registry, factory floor, bank name, bilingual contract, pre-shipment inspection.
Answer · 5 min read · June 2026
How do I know if a Chinese supplier is a real factory or a trader?
Check the business license scope, cross-check it on the official registry, and see the production line. The three checks that separate a manufacturer from a middleman, in order.