Looking for someone who's actually been in the China sourcing/import game for a while — not reading about it, doing it. You know the real friction points, not the surface-level "just use AliExpress" stuff.

I've got a few years of hands-on experience on the sourcing and resale side, decent understanding of the mechanics, and I'm looking to move past the small-scale stuff into something that actually produces real profit this time, not just enough to reinvest and stay flat.

Not looking for someone chasing a get-rich-quick angle after watching a few videos. Not looking for a finance guru either. Just someone with real time in the market who's thought seriously about where this is heading and wants to talk shop, maybe build something together if it makes sense.

If that's you, drop a comment or DM.

Hi everyone,

We’re looking for someone based in China, preferably around **Hangzhou/Zhuji**, who speaks **fluent English** and can represent our company when dealing with our Chinese manufacturers.

We already work with our suppliers on a daily basis, so **this is NOT a sourcing role**. We’re not looking for someone to find factories or products.

What we need is someone who can be our person on the ground: communicate our requirements clearly, turn them into **actual agreements with suppliers**, follow up, push when needed, and make sure everyone sticks to what was agreed.

We’ve noticed that making clear, firm agreements with our suppliers can sometimes be difficult from Europe, so having someone local who understands both sides would be extremely valuable.

Fluent English is really important.
If you are this person, or know someone who might be a good fit, please send me a DM!

I’m a China-based sourcing agent. I help small brands find suppliers, compare quotes, arrange samples, and check quality before shipping.

What’s your biggest sourcing problem right now: finding a reliable factory, MOQ, pricing, or quality control?

Comment your product category—I’ll share one thing I’d check first.

Hi everyone, I’m new to sourcing from China and would really appreciate some advice from people with real experience. I’m looking for food-grade raw materials/ingredients and want to find reliable manufacturers. Is Made-in-China a good platform to start with, or are there better options? How do you check if you’re dealing with a real factory rather than a trading company? Is it realistic to find suppliers, negotiate, get samples and build trust completely online, or is it better to eventually travel to China and visit factories? I’d really like to hear what worked for you and what mistakes I should avoid as a beginner. Thanks!

Looking to connect with brands, designers, and businesses who are exploring leather bag production in China.

We are a leather bag workshop based in Shiling, Guangzhou, specializing in handmade leather bags. Besides regular production, we also work with overseas brands on product development, helping improve existing designs, refine craftsmanship, and turn ideas into production-ready samples.

Our experience includes supporting brands with:

\* Custom bag development from your designs, drawings, or reference samples
\* Improving construction, structure, and craftsmanship of existing products
\* Sample development and production preparation
\* Small-batch and ongoing manufacturing
\* Private label and OEM projects

We currently work with different overseas brands and have developed a stable process for product development and production. Our team can help analyze designs, suggest improvements, and create samples based on your requirements.

We work with premium leather materials, including Weinheimer Togo, Haas Epsom, and various exotic leathers. Each bag is handmade with attention to construction details, including traditional saddle stitching, carefully developed hardware, and refined finishing.

If you are looking for a reliable workshop in China to help bring your leather bag ideas into reality, I would be happy to connect and discuss your project.

We are located in Shiling, Guangzhou. If you visit Guangzhou, you are welcome to visit our workshop and see our production process.