What is 1688? As a local Chinese, let me explain 1688.com. 1688.com is the biggest Chinese online wholesale B2B website. It was established by Jack Ma in 1999 and is part of the Alibaba group. Most sellers are Chinese. You can easily wholesale and source products from direct factories. More interestingly, let's look
Canton Fair 2025 (138th): Dates, Phases, Exhibits As time passes, the 2025 Fall Canton Fair is approaching. Planning to source from China in 2025? Here is a comprehensive guide to the dates and phases for the product category. The phase for the category will not be changed. Some suppliers will be in the same booth
Top 13 Guangzhou Kids' Clothing Markets and Sourcing Tips Kids' clothes are a solid niche with stable demand and healthy margins. Many international buyers come to Guangzhou—especially the Zhongshan Ba Road cluster—to hunt competitive prices for kids' apparel. If you want customized and wholesale kids' clothing, this guide is for you. We also put
China’s Top 10 Business Cities 1. Shenzhen Main Categories: 3C electronics, smart hardware, new energy vehicle accessories Saige Electronics Market: Components and chips Huaqiangbei Electronics Market: Security, lighting, and smart hardware If you are interested for Shenzhen Huaqiangbei Market market, you can check our others blog link. This is the world's largest electronics distribution center,
Top 10 Essential Apps for Business Travelers Traveling to China for business can be both rewarding and challenging. Between navigating mega-cities, attending trade fairs, and managing cross-border communication, having the right digital tools makes all the difference. Here are the Top 10 essential apps every business traveler needs in China: 1. WeChat (微信) The single
Pandabuy Alternatives Table of Contents What is Pandabuy? What Service Does Pandabuy Offer? Why Look for Alternatives? What to Use Instead of Pandabuy? Comparison Table Tips for Choosing Conclusion Pandabuy is a popular Chinese proxy shopping platform, especially among international users who want to buy from websites like Taobao, Tmall, and 1688. However, due to
China's 35 Major Industrial Belts You Must Know to Cut 30% Procurement Cost If you're sourcing products from China, knowing where to buy is just as important as knowing what to buy. Different cities specialize in different product categories — and sourcing from the right place could help you save up to 30% on
Global B2B procurement trading service platform: Made-in-China Table of Contents What is "Made-in-China"? Why choose "Made-in-China"? How to buy products through "Made-in-China"? How to find products? How to screen suppliers? How to contact the supplier? As a buyer, if you want to trade with Chinese suppliers, the platforms that come to mind first might
Should You Choose EXW? A Quick Buyer’s Guide Table of Contents 1. What Does EXW Mean in Shipping? 2. What Is EXW Price? 3. When to Use EXW? 4. EXW vs. Other Common Trade Terms 5. Common Mistakes to Avoid with EXW Is EXW Right for You? Final Thoughts 1. What Does EXW Mean in
Alibaba is a world-renowned B2B e-commerce platform that connects millions of business buyers and sellers worldwide. As a buyer, do you have such a doubt: How can you avoid Alibaba Scams/Fraud? This article starts from the following aspects to elaborate on the scams existing on Alibaba and how to avoid becoming a victim of various
