Is it safe to buy from Alibaba or AliExpress?

Is it safe to buy from Alibaba or AliExpress?

Make payment through AliExpress: When buying from AliExpress, never send money directly to a seller's bank account. Doing so makes buyers vulnerable to fraud, as they will no longer be covered by AliExpresse's seller protection policies. To maintain protection, always make purchases on the AliExpress platform.