Multilingual document reading
Reads Chinese, Turkish and English invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and certificates of origin from PDFs or photos, and links every field to its page.
Numan Başaran 努漫
Your trade partner on the ground in Taiwan and Turkey
Turkish, Chinese and English interpreting, supplier sourcing and trade fair support for companies trading with either country.
14 years
Living and working in Taiwan, based in Taipei and Taichung.
3 languages
Turkish, Mandarin Chinese and English at the same table.
2 countries
Services on the ground in Taiwan and Turkey.
1 contact
The same person from first call to final delivery.
In development
An AI platform for trade between Turkey, Taiwan and the world
TradeAI is the AI-powered B2B SaaS platform we are building. It reads multilingual customs documents, flags regulatory risks and moves supplier audits online.
Behind it are 14 years of hands-on trade experience in Taiwan.
Document checkTaichung → Istanbul · 商業發票 commercial invoice
Sample output- Invoice and packing list read. Chinese fields translated to English.
- Suggested HS code: 8466.93 (parts for machine tools)
- Quantity mismatch: 48 cartons on the invoice, 46 on the packing list.
- Certificate of origin missing. Check additional duty before clearance.
- Awaiting expert review: Numan Başaran
Regulatory and risk checks
Suggests HS codes and flags mismatches between documents, missing origin or conformity certificates, and extra duty or restriction risks.
Digital supplier audits
Audit checklists, certificates and factory visit reports in one place, combined with our team's on-site observations.
Trilingual trade assistant
Drafts quotes, orders and correspondence in Turkish, Chinese and English, and matches buyers and suppliers across both countries.
- UploadAdd the document as a PDF or photo.
- Read and translateFields are extracted and translated into three languages.
- Risk reportMismatches and gaps are flagged.
- Expert reviewA trade specialist checks the report.
A trade specialist always makes the final call. TradeAI prepares the report and surfaces the risks that are easy to miss.
Taiwan and Turkey make things the world buys. We help you buy, sell and negotiate there, wherever your company is based.
Taiwan leads in electronics, machinery and precision parts. Turkey is a manufacturing and trade hub between Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia. We work in both countries and speak the languages their manufacturers negotiate in.
Negotiation in the supplier's language
Many consultants work through an English-speaking go-between. We talk to manufacturers directly in Chinese or Turkish, so you hear what is said on the other side of the table.
Cultural context
In Taiwanese business culture, politeness can mean no. In Turkey, the relationship often comes before the deal. We read both and tell you what it means for your order.
We visit the factory
A supplier profile is a starting point. We see the production line ourselves and check that the company really manufactures what it sells.
One point of coordination
Research, negotiation and delivery follow-up stay with one person, so nothing gets lost between hand-offs.
Three ways companies work with us
Whether you are based in Turkey, Taiwan or elsewhere, most projects follow one of these three routes.
Buying from Taiwan
Electronics, machinery, auto parts, hardware
Buying from Turkey
Selling into Taiwan or Turkey
What we do
Some clients need an interpreter for a single meeting. Others need a six-month supplier development project. We do both.
See how we workInterpreting and negotiation support
Supplier meetings, trade fair conversations, emails and contract negotiations in Turkish, Mandarin Chinese and English. We translate the words and tell you what the other side means.
- Türkçe
- 中文
- English
- On site or online
Supplier sourcing and verification
We find manufacturers that fit your requirements in Taiwan or Turkey, visit them on site, compare quotes and send you a shortlist. The shortlist is based on what we see at the factory.
- Taiwan
- Turkey
- Factory visits
- Written report
Trade fair representation
Can't travel to Computex, Taipei AMPA or a fair in Turkey? We go for you: we review products, meet manufacturers, request samples and write a report. If you come yourself, we set up meetings and sit with you at the table.
- Computex
- Taipei AMPA
- Fairs in Turkey
Market entry consulting
Planning to sell into Taiwan or Turkey? We look at competitors, price levels and the right sales channel with you, and introduce you to local buyers and distributors.
- Competitors
- Pricing
- Sales channels
How a project runs
You get a written update at every stage, so you always know where things stand.
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We talk it through
What you need, your industry and your priorities, agreed in one call.
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We research and verify
We find suitable companies and check them in person.
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We negotiate
Quotes from several suppliers, compared and negotiated in their language.
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We follow up
Production tracking, quality checks and communication until delivery.
About
Numan Başaran. 14 years in Taiwan, business in three languages.
Numan is Turkish and has lived in Taiwan for 14 years. In that time he has helped dozens of companies, in electronics, machinery, textiles and food, set up trade with Taiwanese manufacturers.
The most expensive mistakes he sees come less from choosing the wrong supplier and more from gaps in communication. A Taiwanese manufacturer's "yes" does not always mean yes. You need to know the culture from the inside to notice.
He speaks Chinese, visits factories in person and runs negotiations on site. Through Tayvan.Net he also supports buyers and sellers in Turkey, so clients get the same help at both ends of the trade.
Articles for buyers working with Taiwan
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Read articleTaiwan trade show guide for 2026-2027
Computex, AMPA and Food Taipei dates, meeting plans and Chinese business cards.
Read articleFAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is TradeAI and when will it be available?
TradeAI is an AI-powered B2B platform we are building for trade between Turkey, Taiwan and the rest of the world. It will read Chinese, Turkish and English trade documents, flag customs and regulatory risks and move supplier audits online. It is in development now; email tradeai@tayvan.net to join the early access list.
My company is not in Turkey or Taiwan. Can you still help?
Yes. We work with companies from any country that want to buy from, sell to or do business in Taiwan or Turkey. We run meetings in English with you and in Chinese or Turkish with the local side.
Taiwanese suppliers speak English. Why do I need a Chinese interpreter?
Sales staff at larger companies speak English. How far the price can move, stock levels and delivery dates are usually discussed in Chinese between engineers and managers. Many small and mid-sized manufacturers can only be reached in Chinese.
How do you verify a supplier?
We visit the factory and check on site that production really happens there and that capacity fits your order. We collect quotes from several suppliers, compare them and send you a written report.
Can you attend a trade fair for us?
Yes. We visit manufacturers in your product category, collect prices and request samples. The report lists the companies visited, a price comparison, product photos, technical notes and a ranked supplier shortlist.
How much does it cost?
The first call is free. After that, the fee depends on scope: interpreting for one meeting, a trade fair visit and a multi-month sourcing project are priced differently. You receive a written quote after the first call.
How can I reach you?
Message us on WhatsApp at +90 530 846 62 54 or email numan@tayvan.net. We reply every day between 08:00 and 17:00 Turkey time (GMT+3).
Tell us what you want to trade
Write to us at any stage of your project. An early conversation usually saves money later.
Book a free call- +90 530 846 62 54
- numan@tayvan.net
- TradeAI
- tradeai@tayvan.net
- Company
- 土克貿易有限公司
- Locations
- Taipei and Taichung, Taiwan. Turkey.
- Hours
- Daily 08:00-17:00 (GMT+3)