If you have gotten quotes from more than one China shipping agent, you have probably seen both terms - DDP and DDU - sitting next to very different prices. The cheaper quote is not always the better deal....

Every importer we talk to has heard the same story, or lived it themselves: money sent to a supplier in China, then silence. A factory that turns out to be a trading company. Goods that show up nothing...

The world of Chinese e-commerce can seem like a labyrinth, especially when faced with two giants like Alibaba and 1688. Both platforms, under the Alibaba Group umbrella, offer a treasure trove of products, but they cater to distinct...