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China factory vs. trading company: verify the relationship.
A trading company is not automatically a bad supplier, and a factory is not automatically a safe counterparty. The key is whether the supplier accurately explains who contracts, who manufactures, who controls quality and who receives payment.
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Evidence that clarifies the relationship
Treat the labels “factory” and “trader” as claims to test, not conclusions to assume from an Alibaba page or business scope.
Company recordsRegistration, business scope and ownership signals.
Facility evidenceSignage, equipment, staff and active production.
Transaction documentsWhich entity issues the PI and signs the agreement.
Payment trailWhether the beneficiary fits the documented relationship.
Clarify before you commit
Independent. Buyer-paid. Evidence-led.