Sourcing - The CBL Way!

Why China Business Ltd?

We position ourselves as your local supply chain partner, not formal auditors—delivering hands-on, relationship-driven support that uncovers realities certificates miss. With 35 years bridging Asia and the world, our approach starts simple and scales with your growth, customizing for spices and dehydrated vegetables.

• Desk Research (Market Intelligence Before You Move)

  • Product reports

  • Market intelligence

• Site Verification (On-the-Ground Reality Check)

  • Factory Visits (practical and unannounced)

  • Practical Process Audits and Product Verification

  • Clear recommendations (continue / watch / avoid)

• Others

  • Logistics - export, freight, documentation support.

  • General Advisory and Assistance.

• Connect directly with vetted Chinese suppliers

  • Enquiry received from customer

  • Negotiations as necessary

  • Deal

  • Shipment and Documentation

  • Payment from customer

  • Commission Payment to us.

  • After Sales support as may be necessary.

• Key Points

  • Pre-disclosed commission.

  • No deal, no commission.

  • Direct shipment/documents from suppliers to customers. Save logistics, admin, documentation and courier costs.

  • Direct payment from suppliers to customers. Save banking fees.

  • Choice of payment terms.

Our two-service model integrates seamlessly: Agency provides fixed-dollar tasks like desk research for market intel and site verification for on-ground checks, ensuring reliability without outcome dependencies. Brokerage offers success-based matchmaking, finding suppliers and deals to your specs with commission only on deals, facilitating direct buyer-seller flows for efficiency.

Our Approach

At China Business Ltd, we believe buyers deserve clarity in how services are delivered. That’s why we define our two core offerings side by side: Agency and Brokerage. Each has a distinct model, giving you the choice that best fits your sourcing needs

Agency – Fixed Outcome

Our agency service is built on a fixed‑outcome model. You engage us to represent your interests locally in China, and we deliver specific results: supplier identification, compliance verification, and contract negotiation. The fee is agreed upfront, so you know exactly what you are paying for and what outcome to expect. This model is ideal for buyers who want certainty, defined deliverables, and a trusted partner to act as their representative on the ground.

Brokerage – Fixed Commission

Our brokerage service operates on a fixed‑commission basis. We connect buyers with verified suppliers and facilitate transactions transparently. The commission is clear and agreed in advance, ensuring there are no hidden costs. Shipments and Documents go direct from Sellers to Buyers, Payments Direct from Buyers to Sellers. We received pre-determined commission upon completion of shipments, documents and payments.

What sets us apart?

• Trade Fairs: See not just Sales People, Samples and Exhibits, but Meet Real Workers/Management at Real Factories, and See Real Production.

• Buyer Visits: Not just 1–2 trips per year, but continuous Coverage.

• Certificates: Not Just Paper Compliance, but also Ground Reality.

• Audit Firms: Not just Tick-Boxes, but also Ongoing Partnership

• Lab Reports: Not just One Sample, One Moment, but Verified Production Reality

Your Interests Protected

Dynamic Conflict Protection. Your Data is Safe.

Dynamic Exclusions

When you engage us for a specific product/region/supplier, we don't service competitors in a conflicting way. This exclusion remains as long as your relationship is active.

Supplier Relationships

Suppliers we introduce to you are protected. We don't use that supplier relationship in a way that conflicts with your business.

Mutual Confidentiality

All findings are strictly confidential to you. Our trading team gets no information about your suppliers or sourcing decisions.

Transparency

Our conflict-of-interest commitments are documented in writing. You have clarity on what we will and won't do.

Periodic Review

We review exclusions and conflicts quarterly to ensure ongoing compliance with your interests.

For full details on our Confidentiality & Conflict-of-Interest Policy, see our detailed confidentiality policy page.