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Taobao World
https://world.taobao.com
Overview
Taobao World is Taobao's English-facing storefront letting international buyers browse and buy from Taobao sellers with international shipping. While limited vs the full Chinese site, it is a legitimate first step into China's domestic consumer market.
Best for
Sampling Chinese consumer products before bulk orders
Pricing
Retail prices plus international shipping
Pros
- Official Alibaba storefront
- Some English browsing
- International shipping built in
Cons
- Smaller catalog than full Taobao
- Prices higher than domestic Taobao
- Seller communication still in Chinese