Buying from China
What your Chinese supplier actually meant
Most orders from China do not go wrong on price. They go wrong on one sentence that both sides read differently. These guides come from someone who studied in China and sits in on those calls.
Import planning guide
Chinese New Year Shipping Delays Explained
Chinese New Year shuts factories for weeks, not days. Learn when to order, what to ask suppliers, and how to avoid delays in 2025.
China import basics
What Does MOQ Mean and How to Negotiate It
MOQ means minimum order quantity. Learn why suppliers quote high MOQs first and the specific asks that move them down.
Alibaba Supplier Messaging
How to Message a Chinese Supplier on Alibaba
Learn how to message a Chinese supplier on Alibaba with a copy-paste first message that gets a real quote. Includes the 4 must-have elements.