Full Question

What methods of payment do Chinese suppliers prefer?

Answer

I would say that Chinese suppliers prefer 100% in advance via bank transfer (or better yet- cash) and they would be very happy if you don’t bother to use a contract or PO.

Some buyers are crazy enough to do business that way and if something goes wrong, they have no leverage.

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