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How to ship products from 1688 to Australia
Planning to ship products from 1688 to Australia? Learn how to navigate freight options, customs paperwork and payment workflows to streamline your supply chain
Nov / 2025
1688 vs Alibaba: Which is better?
1688 vs Alibaba: Compare China’s top B2B platforms and find out which suits your business best. Plus learn how to pay suppliers easily with WorldFirst.
Oct / 2025
Product sourcing from China: How to get started
Learn about everything you need to know about product sourcing from China, right from finding suppliers to choosing the most cost-effective
Oct / 2025
How to use Alipay as a foreigner (Both in & outside China)
Learn how to use Alipay as a foreigner for seamless payments in China. Link a World Card to your Alipay account to make seamless and secure transactions.
Oct / 2025
Canton Fair 2025: Your guide to the China Import and Export Fair
The Canton Trade Fair is one of the world’s biggest exhibitions that connects sellers and buyers.
Oct / 2025
How to Pay Suppliers in China?
Check out a look at the different payment methods online sellers can use to pay suppliers in China
Sep / 2025
How to send supplier payments to China in USD
Learn how to make fast, secure, and cost-effective USD payments to suppliers in China using WorldFirst.
Sep / 2025
The Complete Guide to Buy from 1688 Outside China
1688.com is China’s leading online B2B marketplace for businesses dealing with wholesale orders and sourcing.
Aug / 2025
How to manage quality control in China
Take a look at how you can effectively manage quality control with your manufacturers in China and business based overseas.
Jun / 2025
Alibaba guide: Your ultimate checklist to sourcing from Alibaba
Alibaba is a global B2B e-commerce platform that connects buyers with manufacturers, wholesalers and suppliers. Take a look at how to source from Alibaba
Jun / 2025
Chinese New Year shutdown: How to plan supply chain
Learn how to manage your supply chain during Chinese New Year 2025 effectively. Discover practical strategies for inventory, quality control, and supplier management.
May / 2025
Visiting suppliers in China: Your ultimate guide to business travel to China
Planning to visit suppliers in China? Take a look at how to make your first business travel to China a success.
May / 2025
How to find Chinese private label manufacturers for online stores?
If you plan to source private labelled products for your business, China can be a good place to start your search for suppliers
Apr / 2025
Your complete guide to sourcing electronics from China
Take a look at our comprehensive guide on how you can source electronics from China for your business.
Apr / 2025
What is ePacket shipping and how does it work?
ePacket shipping is one of the most popular shipping methods offered by suppliers based in China and Hong Kong.
Feb / 2025
Find suppliers in China: Exploring the popular and not-so-popular ways
Take a look at the top conventional and unconventional ways to find reliable suppliers in China.
Feb / 2025
CNY vs CNH: Why are there two types of Renminbi
CNY and CNH are two types of Renminbi that represent onshore and offshore versions of Yuan. Take a look at our CNY vs CNH comparison
Oct / 2024
Costs of importing from China to Australia
Want to learn how to set up a Shopify store? This step-by-step Shopify guide walks you through the entire process.
Sep / 2024
Tips to optimise product sourcing from China
Let's break down the top strategies to optimise and simplify product sourcing from China.
Jun / 2024
Alibaba vs AliExpress: Which is better for sourcing products to Australia?
Let’s compare Alibaba vs AliExpress to understand which is better for product sourcing to Australia.
May / 2024
1688 vs AliExpress: Which is better for product sourcing?
1688 vs AliExpress - Which is better for product sourcing to Australia? Let’s take a look.
May / 2024
How to dropship from 1688
Let’s explore how to dropship from 1688 as an international buyer and find a reliable dropshipping agent
May / 2024
How to buy products from 1688 to Australia
Let’s delve into the exact process of how to buy products from 1688 to Australia and make secure cross-border payments to suppliers
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