Guides for US buyers working with Chinese suppliers
Practical, evidence-minded walkthroughs: how to check a company on GSXT, how to verify a bank account before a deposit, how to tell a factory from a trading company, and how to approach sourcing from China. No prices on these pages — every Osmanth job is quoted individually.
How to Verify a Chinese Supplier’s Business License on GSXT
English walkthrough of China’s National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System (GSXT): what each field means, red flags, and how to match the company name to the bank account and contract.
Read the guideHow to Verify a Chinese Supplier’s Bank Account Before Paying a Deposit
Before you wire a deposit: match the contract seller, invoice issuer and bank beneficiary; spot company vs personal accounts and name mismatches; what to do if asked to pay a different account or a Hong Kong account.
Read the guideSourcing from China: A Practical Guide for US Buyers
A China-wide overview for US buyers: major manufacturing regions, how to choose a region by product, how to vet suppliers before you pay, an optional China–Vietnam dual-sourcing tip, and how Osmanth can help — with no list prices.
Read the guideHow to Tell a Chinese Factory from a Trading Company
A practical screen for US small-order buyers before paying a deposit: business scope on GSXT, production licenses, the four-name check, live video tours, exporter of record — what each signal proves, what it does not, and what to do with mixed results.
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