Data reports
Data reportWhere China's Electrical Equipment Manufacturers Are BasedProvince-by-province data on Chinese electrical equipment manufacturers: where they are registered, main cities, and what it means for sourcing.Read →Data reportWhere China's Home Appliance Brands Are BasedProvince data on chinese home and kitchen appliance companies: where they are registered, main cities, company age and contact coverage, for importers.Read →Data reportWhere China's Machinery and Instrument Makers Are BasedProvince data on chinese machinery, equipment and instrument companies: where they are registered, main cities, company age and contact coverage, for…Read →Data reportChina's Switchgear and Substation Makers: 2026 Data SnapshotData snapshot of Chinese switchgear, ring main unit, substation, VCB and transformer makers: counts, provinces and current top-ranked companies.Read →
Buying guides
Buying guideBattery Energy Storage Buying Guide: BESS and Cabinets from ChinaBattery energy storage buying guide: LFP cells, BMS, PCS, C&I vs utility systems, IEC 62619 and UL 9540A safety, and warranty terms to check.Read →Buying guideDiesel Generator Sets from China: A Buyer's Guide to Ratings and SpecsBuying a diesel generator set from China: prime vs standby ratings, kVA vs kW, engine and alternator pairing, controllers, ATS, canopies and ISO 8528.Read →Buying guideBuying Excavators from Chinese Manufacturers: A Practical GuideHow to buy an excavator from a Chinese manufacturer: weight classes, engines and emissions, hydraulics, attachments, after-sales and pre-shipment checks.Read →Buying guideHow to Source Electrical Equipment from China, Step by StepHow to source electrical equipment from China step by step: specs and standards, supplier checks, RFQs, type tests, FAT, Incoterms, payment and shipping.Read →Buying guidePower Cable Buying Guide: How to Source LV and MV Cables from ChinaPower cable buying guide for China imports: XLPE vs PVC, copper vs aluminium, armour, low-smoke types, IEC 60502 and conductor resistance checks.Read →Buying guidePrefabricated Substation Buying Guide: Box-Type and Compact UnitsPrefabricated substation buying guide: European vs American type, what is inside (RMU, transformer, LV panel), key specs, tests and supplier checks.Read →Buying guideSolar Inverter Buying Guide: Sourcing PV Inverters from ChinaSolar inverter buying guide: string, central, micro and hybrid types, MPPT, efficiency, grid codes and certifications to check with Chinese suppliers.Read →Buying guideMV/LV Switchgear from China: A Practical Ordering ChecklistA practical checklist for ordering MV/LV switchgear from China: spec sheet items, IEC 62271-200, IEC 61439, IAC, type tests, FAT, drawings and shipping.Read →Buying guideHow to Buy Power and Distribution Transformers from ChinaHow to buy transformers from China: oil-immersed vs dry-type, ratings, losses, vector group, tap changer, routine and type tests, and what to specify.Read →Buying guideVacuum Circuit Breaker Buying Guide: Sourcing MV VCBs from ChinaVacuum circuit breaker buying guide: rated voltage, current, breaking capacity, mechanisms and IEC 62271-100 checks before ordering from China.Read →
Comparisons
ComparisonMCB vs MCCB vs ACB: Differences and How to ChooseMCB vs MCCB vs ACB: compare current ranges, Icu and Ics breaking capacity, trip units, IEC 60898 vs IEC 60947-2 and the right application for each.Read →ComparisonOil-Immersed vs Dry-Type Transformers: Which to BuyOil immersed vs dry type transformer: compare fire safety, installation, losses, overload capacity, maintenance and cost to choose the right unit.Read →
Sourcing how-tos
Sourcing how-toHow to Source Air Fryers from China for Your Retail BrandHow to source air fryers from China for a retail brand: OEM vs ODM, basket vs oven types, capacity, coatings, food-contact rules, safety marks and MOQ.Read →Sourcing how-toFactory or Trading Company? How to Tell in ChinaHow to tell a real factory from a trading company in China: business scope wording, address, video tour, factory audit, certificates and export setup.Read →Sourcing how-toHow to Read a Chinese Business Licence, Field by FieldHow to read a Chinese business licence (营业执照) field by field: name, credit code, type, capital, scope, address and what each field tells a buyer.Read →Sourcing how-toHow to Verify a Chinese Company with Its Unified Social Credit CodeVerify a Chinese company with its unified social credit code: search the national credit system, match name, status, capital, scope and address.Read →