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How to Buy from 1688.com: A Beginner's Guide to China's Wholesale Market
1688 is Alibaba's domestic wholesale site with factory-direct prices. Learn how minimum orders, pricing tiers and shipping work, and how to buy from 1688 from abroad.
November 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Buying guides
How to Buy from Taobao Outside China (Step-by-Step Guide)
Taobao doesn't ship to most countries and needs a Chinese phone number and payment method. Here's how to buy from Taobao from anywhere using a shopping agent.
November 6, 2026 · 2 min read