leading online marketplace for the sale of various products. Established in 2004, it is based in Beijing, China, and has grown into one of the largest online marketplaces for global trade. DHgate, which stands for "Dunhuang Gate," derives its name from the ancient Silk Road trade route and embodies the platform's mission to connect international buyers and sellers in a modern digital marketplace. At its core, DHgate functions as a business to business and business to customer platform. It enables small and medium sized businesses, as well as individual entrepreneurs, to source products directly from manufacturers and wholesalers in China and other parts of the world. While it is headquartered in China, DHgate facilitates international trade, making it a go to destination for buyers seeking a wide array of products at competitive prices.