China sourcing blog
Use these articles to research Chinese marketplace products, build clearer buying briefs and avoid treating a listing as a final quote.
Product specifications
Learn how to create a China sourcing product specification sheet with the model, materials, dimensions, variation, packaging and approval details needed for clear review.
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Shipping & logistics
Learn what overseas buyers should confirm when consolidating products from China: readiness dates, carton data, inspection, handover and shipment responsibilities.
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Sourcing planning
Plan a China sourcing timeline for product decisions, samples, production, inspection and shipping before you set a delivery target.
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Product packaging
Use this China sourcing packaging checklist to define product protection, retail packaging, carton configuration and labeling questions before comparing supplier offers.
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Shipping & logistics
Understand EXW, FOB and DDP when sourcing from China: compare delivery point, risk transfer, customs responsibility and questions to confirm before shipping.
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Sourcing basics
Learn how overseas buyers can set a practical MOQ and target price direction for China sourcing without treating a marketplace listing as a final quote.
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1688 research
Learn how overseas buyers can read a 1688 product listing, identify the exact variation and turn visible details into a clearer sourcing brief.
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Sourcing strategy
Compare China supplier quotes fairly by checking the product configuration, quantity, packaging, quality requirements and price basis before choosing a lower number.
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Sourcing basics
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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1688 research
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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