China Sourcing Guides

Straightforward, practical guidance for finding, vetting, and working with Chinese manufacturers — from your first factory search through contract terms, negotiation, and fraud prevention. No fluff, no sales pitch, just what you need to source with confidence.

How to Find a Manufacturer in China

Where to actually look — trade platforms, sourcing agents, trade shows, and direct outreach — plus how to shortlist factories worth pursuing.

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Factory Audit Checklist

What to verify before you commit: business licenses, production capacity, quality systems, and the difference between a factory and a trading company.

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Sample Purchase Agreement

The contract terms that actually protect you — payment structure, quality specs, tooling ownership, and what happens when a shipment fails inspection.

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Negotiating with Chinese Suppliers

How pricing, MOQs, and payment terms actually move — and the negotiating mistakes that cost buyers the most leverage.

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Avoiding Scams and Red Flags

The recurring fraud patterns — fake factories, bait-and-switch samples, payment redirection — and how to catch them before you wire funds.

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China+1 Sourcing Alternatives

How buyers are diversifying production to Vietnam, India, and Cambodia in response to tariffs — and where that strategy does and doesn't make sense.

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