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The Information Gap: Why Fake Factories Thrive and How to Verify Suppliers Like a Pro

Fake factories thrive on information asymmetry. Here's why the gap exists in China sourcing — and a free, systematic toolkit to verify any supplier before you wire a deposit.

Tony Tsai · 10 Mar 2026 · 6 min read

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