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Why Verifying Chinese Companies Is Different — and Harder
China's corporate registry is Chinese-only, fragmented across six government systems, and built around Chinese-character legal names. Here's what that means for foreign buyers.
2026-04-20
Verify & VetChinese Company Registration Status: The Seven States and What They Mean
Existence, revocation, deregistration, suspension — only one of these registration statuses means a Chinese company can lawfully transact with you.
2026-04-20
Verify & VetThe Chinese Business License (营业执照): A Field-by-Field Guide
Every legitimate Chinese company has a one-page Business License. Here are the nine fields it contains, what each means, and how to spot a fake.
2026-04-20
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