One of the most common questions international buyers ask is, “How do I know if this Chinese supplier is a real factory?” This concern is justified, as intermediaries sometimes represent themselves as manufacturers. Here are six effective verification methods.

1. Request factory production videos
Real factories can show CNC machines, edge-banding lines, paint rooms, upholstery areas, and packaging zones. Traders typically cannot provide consistent footage.

2. Check business licenses and factory location
A true manufacturer will have a registered industrial address rather than an office building. Google Maps or Baidu Maps can help verify the address.

3. Conduct video calls from the production floor
Live video factory tours are one of the most reliable ways to confirm manufacturing capability.

4. Review past project photos and packing methods
Factories with hotel experience can show full-room setups, assembly details, and export-ready packaging.

5. Look for raw material storage and semi-finished products
Manufacturers store boards, foam, hardware, and frames onsite. Traders typically only show sample rooms.

6. Evaluate technical documents
Factories can provide shop drawings, material lists, and production timelines—documents traders often lack.

These steps give buyers confidence and eliminate risk before placing a major hotel project order.