Sourcing & Suppliers

Finding, vetting and negotiating with Chinese suppliers — factories versus trading companies, samples, MOQ, inspection and the terms that protect your deposit.

Analysis

Oct 2, 2026

China Is Removing the Export Rebate That Funded Cheap Quotes

The rebate was cancelled on 249 product lines from 1 April 2026, and the list is not solar-only. Battery rebates fall from 9% to 6%, then to zero on 1 January 2027. Nine points become money on your invoice.

Oct 2, 2026

China Put a Face Check on Company Registration — and Named the Agents Who File It

From 1 May 2026 every Chinese business registration needs real-name confirmation reviewed by the registrar. A companion rule built a national registry of filing agents, with a three-year ban for false registration.