Sourcing basics
China Sourcing Request Checklist for Overseas Buyers
Use this China sourcing request checklist to turn a product link into a clear brief with the specifications, quantity and buying context suppliers need.
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Practical sourcing advice for overseas buyers.
Use these articles to research Chinese marketplace products, build clearer buying briefs and avoid treating a listing as a final quote.
1688 research
1688 Product Research Checklist for Overseas Buyers
A practical 1688 product research checklist for overseas buyers: record the exact product variant, specification, quantity and sourcing context before review.
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Marketplace research
Alibaba.com vs 1688 vs Taobao for Product Research
Compare Alibaba.com, 1688 and Taobao for overseas product research, then learn how to turn any marketplace listing into a clear China sourcing brief.
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Turn your research into a sourcing brief.
Use the website form for one product, or organize several active marketplace pages with the guided desktop Chrome helper.