Alibaba International (Alibaba.com International) is a B2B cross-border trade platform under Alibaba Group, primarily connecting Chinese suppliers with global buyers. Use cases include: businesses setting up storefronts, publishing products, obtaining inquiries through RFQ (Request for Quotation), participating in online trade shows, and using Trade Assurance services. Notes: Distinguish Alibaba International from 1688 (domestic wholesale) and AliExpress (B2C retail); platform rules are strict, so avoid infringement and false advertising; inquiry quality varies and requires screening and follow-up; Trade Assurance orders affect search ranking. Differences from other terms: Alibaba International focuses on B2B large-volume wholesale, while Amazon and eBay are B2C or C2C; compared with Global Sources and Made-in-China.com, Alibaba International has greater traffic but fiercer competition.
📝 Examples
1. Our company focused on operating Alibaba International this year, and through P4P ads and top exhibition keywords, our inquiry volume increased by 30%. (Illustrates how a company uses Alibaba International's paid promotion to increase inquiries.)
2. On Alibaba International, buyers can post procurement needs through the RFQ function, and suppliers compete by quoting. (Illustrates the use case of the platform's RFQ function.)
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