China Supplier Verification Research and Guides

The 20% "Middleman Tax": How One Importer Discovered Their "Factories" Were Actually Trading Companies

Stop overpaying. Learn the specific red flags that expose a Chinese trading company posing as a factory, and how to verify them quietly using official data.

Factory or Trading Company? How to Verify Your Chinese Supplier in 30 Seconds

Why the distinction matters, how to read Chinese business license data to find "manufacturing" clues, and how to use rapid due diligence tools to get the truth without alerting the supplier.

Why Your Chinese Supplier’s English Name is Not Their "Real" Name (And Why It Matters)

Many Chinese suppliers use custom English names that don't exist in official records. Learn why this happens and how to find their legal Chinese name for safe sourcing.

Common China Supplier Scams & Prevention

See how one buyer detected high-risk supplier signals before paying a deposit—and avoided a costly cross-border fraud scenario.

USCC vs TIN in China: What Importers Must Verify Before Payment

USCC and TIN are often treated as the same in China. Learn how importers should validate identity and avoid supplier payment mistakes.

3 Ways to Check Chinese Company Details

A side-by-side comparison of online registry checks, local agents, and factory audits—plus a practical workflow for lower-risk sourcing decisions.

China Supplier Verification Checklist 2026

A practical 10-minute checklist to reduce supplier payment risk before deposits and contracts.