Purchasing Products on Chinese E-commerce Platforms
Below are some of the largest and most trusted e-commerce platforms in China, widely used by Chinese consumers for online shopping:
1688.com – A wholesale-focused platform offering highly competitive prices. Suppliers range from small individual businesses to large factories and corporations. Ideal for bulk purchasing and sourcing directly from manufacturers.
Taobao.com – A retail platform catering to individual sellers and small businesses, primarily for retail customers. Taobao functions similarly to Shopee in Vietnam but offers a much broader product range and more advanced features for payment, transactions, live chat, and customer support.
Tmall.com – An extension of Taobao that focuses on branded and high-quality products, including many international brands. Tmall is trusted for its authenticity and premium product selection.
Aliexpress.com – A global e-commerce platform that supports multiple languages, making cross-border shopping easier by eliminating language barriers. Suitable for international buyers looking for direct purchases from Chinese sellers.
Alibaba.com – The English-language version of 1688.com, founded by Jack Ma. Alibaba operates similarly to Amazon, focusing on B2B transactions, connecting global buyers with Chinese manufacturers.
TPTN Co., Ltd officially quotes the product ordering service as follows:
Total Payment Amount = Product Price + Domestic Shipping in China + Service Fee
International shipping fees from China to Vietnam + Domestic Shipping in Vietnam will be settled later (according to the attached shipping rate table).
Glossary of Terms:
| TERM | DESCRIPTION | MANDATORY | OPTIONAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Price | The listed product price on the website, converted at the current CNY exchange rate + 10% VAT (if applicable) | ✅ | |
| Domestic Shipping in China | The cost of delivering goods from the seller’s warehouse to the designated warehouse in China | ✅ | |
| Service Fee | The service handling fee, calculated as a percentage of the order value (contact us for rates) | ✅ | |
| Order Payment Amount | The total amount payable for the order from China (excluding China-to-Vietnam international shipping fees) | ✅ | |
| International Shipping Fee | The fee for shipping goods from China to Vietnam via air, sea, or land freight | ✅ | |
| Domestic Shipping in Vietnam | The cost of delivering goods from Viet Trung’s warehouse in Vietnam to the customer’s specified address | ✅ |