Sourcing

News: State Council Notice on the Fourth National Agricultural Census and Sourcing Data

Information date: 24 September 2026 — The State Council issued a notice on conducting the fourth national agricultural census, as reported by People's Daily. National agricultural censuses in China collect data on farmin

China Sourcing Resources: Verify Supplier, Goods and Export Evidence Separately

Information date: 11 September 2026 — China Customs publishes official information on customs procedures and trade controls, but a supplier's registration or prior export record does not prove that the specific goods, ba

China Supplier Screening Tool: Match Customs Credit, Legal Entity, and Shipping Documents

Information date: 29 August 2026. China Customs’ enterprise-credit framework covers companies registered or filed with Customs and recognises certified enterprises as Authorised Economic Operators. That information can s

How to Choose Between OEM and ODM in China: 2026 Procurement Guide for Sourcing Teams

How to Choose Between OEM and ODM in China: 2026 Procurement Guide for Sourcing Teams Why the OEM vs ODM Decision Matters for Your China Sourcing Stra

How to Find and Vet Suppliers in China: 2026 Procurement Guide for Importers

How to Find and Vet Suppliers in China: 2026 Procurement Guide for Importers Finding and vetting a reliable Chinese supplier is the single most critic

News: State Council Notice on the Fourth National Agricultural Census and Sourcing Data

Information date: 24 September 2026 — The State Council issued a notice on conducting the fourth national agricultural census, as reported by People's Daily. National agricultural censuses in China collect data on farmin

China Sourcing Resources: Verify Supplier, Goods and Export Evidence Separately

Information date: 11 September 2026 — China Customs publishes official information on customs procedures and trade controls, but a supplier's registration or prior export record does not prove that the specific goods, ba

China Supplier Screening Tool: Match Customs Credit, Legal Entity, and Shipping Documents

Information date: 29 August 2026. China Customs’ enterprise-credit framework covers companies registered or filed with Customs and recognises certified enterprises as Authorised Economic Operators. That information can s

How to Choose Between OEM and ODM in China: 2026 Procurement Guide for Sourcing Teams

How to Choose Between OEM and ODM in China: 2026 Procurement Guide for Sourcing Teams Why the OEM vs ODM Decision Matters for Your China Sourcing Stra

How to Find and Vet Suppliers in China: 2026 Procurement Guide for Importers

How to Find and Vet Suppliers in China: 2026 Procurement Guide for Importers Finding and vetting a reliable Chinese supplier is the single most critic

How to Reduce Working Capital Costs in Foreign China Sourcing: 2026 Guide

How to Reduce Working Capital Costs in Foreign China Sourcing: 2026 Guide Working capital costs — the capital tied up between paying suppliers and rec