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# Insights and experience

Articles, case studies, and practical knowledge from our work across China, Türkiye, and the EU.

## Articles

Practical guides and industry knowledge from our sourcing, verification, and market entry work. Written from experience, not generated, not recycled.

*Sourcing*

### [5 red flags that will not show up on an Alibaba profile](/5-red-flags-that-wont-show-up-on-an-alibaba-profile/)

What to look for beyond the product listing, and why platform profiles are not a substitute for real supplier verification.

*Verification*

### [How to verify a supplier: simple tips before you commit](/how-to-verify-a-supplier-simple-tips-before-you-commit/)

A practical checklist for companies sourcing from China or Türkiye, what to check, what to ask for, and when to walk away.

*Sourcing*

### [Going to court in China against a scammer](/case-study-1-going-to-court-in-china-against-a-scammer/)

What actually happens when a sourcing deal goes wrong, and how to protect yourself before it does.

*Digital China*

### [Can Chinese users access your website?](/can-chinese-users-access-your-website/)

How China’s internet restrictions affect your digital marketing, and the top 10 platforms Chinese users actually use.

*About CNAL*

### [What is the purpose of CNAL Consulting?](/what-is-the-purpose-of-cnal-consulting/)

The philosophy, structure, and values behind our client-centered consulting approach.

## Case Studies

Selected examples from our client work, how we approached the problem, what we delivered, and what the outcome was.

*Verification*

### [Case Study 1: Going to court in China against a scammer](/case-study-1-going-to-court-in-china-against-a-scammer/)

How we helped a Turkish importer recover $36,000 lost to a fraudulent Alibaba supplier, and what it really cost to get it back.

## Let us discuss your project

Contact us for a free consultation.

## Contact

- Office: Calle de Gandía 1, Local 9A, 28007 Madrid, Spain
- Phone: +34 603 342 162
- Email: info@cnal-consulting.com
- LinkedIn: CNAL Consulting https://www.linkedin.com/company/cnal-consulting/ · Cem Nalbantoğlu https://www.linkedin.com/in/cemnalbantoglu001/

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