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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Use these articles to research Chinese marketplace products, build clearer buying briefs and avoid treating a listing as a final quote.
1688 sourcing
How to Buy From 1688 Outside China: A Buyer Research Workflow
Learn how overseas buyers can use 1688 product pages for China sourcing research, capture the right product details and prepare a clear brief for review.
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Quality control
China Product Sample and Inspection Checklist for Buyers
Use this China product sample and inspection checklist to document product details, quality checkpoints and packaging needs before sourcing review.
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Sourcing strategy
China Sourcing Partner vs Direct Supplier Contact: What Buyers Need
Compare direct supplier contact and China sourcing support for product clarity, samples, quality checkpoints and project coordination.
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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.