Factory verification, supplier screening, market research, and due diligence across China's manufacturing hubs.
China remains the world's manufacturing powerhouse, but the landscape has fundamentally changed. The focus has shifted from sheer volume to innovation, quality, and sustainability. The "New Three" — electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, and photovoltaic products — generated $176 billion in exports in 2025, a 3.5x increase from 2020.
But with opportunity comes risk. Fake factories, quality bait-and-switch, and supplier fraud remain serious problems. According to China's Ministry of Public Security, fake shopping and supplier scams are among the top 10 most common fraud types in the country, with individual losses ranging from $1,800 to $195,000+.
A European retail chain found a supplier on Alibaba with impressive credentials. Before committing to a $200K order, they asked us to verify. The "factory" was actually a trading company with stolen photos and expired certifications. We found 3 legitimate manufacturers and the client avoided a potential $200K loss.
Watch out for: Prices significantly below market rate. Refusal to allow factory visits. No verifiable business license. 100% payment upfront via wire transfer. Stock photos instead of real images. Pressure to decide quickly.