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Supplier Verification
How to Verify Suppliers in China Before You Wire a Single Dollar
A field-tested verification sequence for buyers sourcing from China: business licence and Unified Social Credit Code checks, manufacturer vs trading company, factory audits, sample protocol, inspection milestones and payment terms that keep your deposit recoverable.
Aisha Usman · May 12, 2026 · 9 min read