1688 is China’s largest online wholesale market, with a large number of powerful source manufacturers. However, the payment method of 1688 only accepts Alipay, unionpay card, domestic credit card. This is a big trouble for buyers who are not from China.
If we need to purchase from 1688, we can find their phone number in the seller’s store, and search for the seller’s phone number through WeChat to contact the seller.
Can you read mandarin or know anyone that could? I frequently use TaoBao which is a variation of 1688.
TaoBao app can be linked to Alipay app. Alipay can tie to credit card.
For logistics, there is a local courier service that serves as the intermediary between China and my country (or rather my place). Perhaps there is an intermediary for your place too since 1688 and TaoBao have existed for such a long time. The registration is simple, just Whatsapp the customer service, fill up a short little form, then the customer rep will provide you an address. Each time you buy from the Taobao app, just fill up that address then the intermediary will act as receiver and notify you if any item has arrived to your place.
I’m not sure 1688 works the same way but I imagine they do. There should be agents/intermediary at your place.
Anyway you could try youtube for Alipay setup.