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WeChat

https://www.wechat.com
messagingessentialChina-standard

Overview

WeChat (Weixin) is the essential communication tool for doing business with Chinese suppliers. Nearly all Chinese business contacts use WeChat for daily communication, sharing photos of products, and even processing payments. Having WeChat is non-negotiable for importing from China.

Best for

Daily supplier communication, sharing product photos, quick questions

Pricing

Free

Pros

  • Used by virtually all Chinese businesses
  • Built-in translation feature
  • Photo and video sharing

Cons

  • Requires phone number registration
  • No end-to-end encryption
  • Different ecosystem from Western apps
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