Paying Suppliers in China: Safe Payment Methods and Red Flags to Avoid
T/T, escrow, credit card and L/C compared, the deposit-and-inspection structure that protects you, and payment red flags to walk away from.
Sourcing Guides
What Is Huaqiangbei? A Complete Guide to Shenzhen’s Legendary Electronics Market
Huaqiangbei is Shenzhen’s legendary electronics district and one of the world’s largest electronics markets. Here is what it is, why buyers from around the world come here, and how to source from it safely.
Importing Electronics from China: CE, FCC, RoHS and Certifications Explained
Which certification marks your market needs, whose responsibility they are, and how to verify that certificates are genuine.
Buying Electronic Components in Shenzhen: A Huaqiangbei Field Guide
Which Huaqiangbei buildings to visit for components, how to spot counterfeit parts, and when the market beats Alibaba and distributors.
MOQ Explained: Minimum Order Quantities When Sourcing from China
Why factories set MOQs, typical minimums by product, five proven ways to lower them, and when a high MOQ is a red flag.