Reliable exporters: find them and meet them

Full Question

I am writing to you as I need information about how I can find real companies in China. I do not want a middleman, I want to get in touch with the companies directly. Also, I need someone who can help me get information about the companies that I am interested in, so as to know if they are real and if I can trust them.

Furthermore, I have plans to visit China, and I would like to know if you can guide me once I get there, and if you can stay with me during the negotiations with the Chinese.

Answer

Your questions relate to two areas:

1. Vendor verification
2. China visit support/ Supply chain management

Regarding item 1, here is a link that will give you a lot of information: http://chinasourcinginfo.org/2013/04/05/essential-sourcing-skills-supplier-verification/

Regarding item 2, check this out: http://chinasourcinginfo.org/2014/05/13/options-for-support-with-sourcing-and-supply-chain-management/