About Derek in China
Most sourcing agents promise you a direct line to Chinese factories. We give you something better: two real people on both ends of the transaction.
Derek, based in Europe, understands the challenges international and African buyers face — from certification requirements like SONCAP for Nigeria to product compliance with CE, FDA or LFGB standards. Hugh is on the ground in China and verifies our factories — confirming each is a genuine manufacturer (not a hidden trader), checking licenses and certifications, and auditing factories by video or in person before any order. He works directly with China’s industrial belts — Yongkang, Xuchang, Rui’an, Enping, Foshan and beyond.
We operate through Shanghai Yanqi Business Consulting Co., Ltd., a legally registered company in Shanghai with full import/export licensing. Our vetted network spans 90+ factories across 11 categories: solar systems, hair & wigs, power tools, drinkware, shoes, auto parts, audio, bags & luggage, electronics, furniture, and workwear.
Every supplier we recommend is a real factory — verified, not pulled from a directory. We handle OEM and white-label production, sample coordination, quality control, and worldwide shipping. You request a quote, we connect you with the right factory, and we stay involved from sample to shipment.
What we don’t source
We source only within our 11 verified categories. We do not handle counterfeit or brand-copy goods, pharmaceuticals or medical drugs, or heavily-regulated cosmetics — staying disciplined in what we take on is how we deliver real factories, real products, and real accountability.