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title: Blog | Eldad Shashua
description: With over 15 years of experience as the CEO of China Agent, I help businesses enter and operate in the Chinese manufacturing industry with ease and efficiency. I lead a team of highly educated professionals who provide our clients with an office, a direct line to real factories, and a dedicated service that covers all aspects of the manufacturing process, from supplier selection and negotiation to quality control and shipping.and Can Guide Your Transition to Asia’s Best Manufacturing Hubs My mission is to provide our clients with a seamless and stress-free experience when manufacturing in China. I leverage my extensive knowledge of the Chinese domestic and foreign needs, mindset, and culture, as well as my skills in new business development, customer relationship management, and strategy, to deliver high-quality products that meet our clients' exact specifications. I have a proven track record of success with over 200 clients across various industries and sectors. Contact me today to learn how I can help your business manufacture in China with confidence and peace of mind
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# Eldad Shashua

## [![Ten years' experience, a quarter less: what our last three hires tell us.](https://asia-agent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/img-hires.png?width=560&height=315&name=img-hires.png) 1 Nov 2026 Ten years' experience, a quarter less: what our last three hires tell us. I interview a lot of candidates. This year the conversations changed.](https://asia-agent.com/blog/ten-years-experience-a-quarter-less-what-our-last-three-hires-tell-us)

## [![Three new lines in your China unit cost.](https://asia-agent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/img-unit-cost.png?width=560&height=315&name=img-unit-cost.png) 29 Oct 2026 Three new lines in your China unit cost. Picture two quotes on your desk.](https://asia-agent.com/blog/three-new-lines-in-your-china-unit-cost)

## [![Your broker files it. Your factory holds the proof. You carry the risk.](https://asia-agent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/img-broker.png?width=560&height=315&name=img-broker.png) 27 Oct 2026 Your broker files it. Your factory holds the proof. You carry the risk. The call usually starts the same way.](https://asia-agent.com/blog/your-broker-files-it-your-factory-holds-the-proof-you-carry-the-risk)

## [![](https://afocirmbqdxnkyescnev.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/featured-images/6da910d7-3266-40ed-a0ca-98c78cc87220/ea10c5ad-4c8d-4d0b-9626-221464087ca3.webp) 8 Oct 2026 Factory Compliance Audit Checklist That Works | Asia Agent Pte Ltd A factory compliance audit checklist is only useful if it exposes what the factory would rather you not see. That is the standard. If your audit process ends with a ...](https://asia-agent.com/blog/factory-compliance-audit-checklist)

## [![](https://afocirmbqdxnkyescnev.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/featured-images/6da910d7-3266-40ed-a0ca-98c78cc87220/d68b7b6c-2018-4915-87da-aa548c803ff9.webp) 1 Oct 2026 Supply Chain Mapping Services That Expose Risk | Asia Agent Pte Ltd A factory says it makes your product in-house. The audit report looks clean. The samples pass. Then the shipment slips, quality drops, and a compliance question shows up ...](https://asia-agent.com/blog/supply-chain-mapping-services-that-expose-risk)

## [![](https://afocirmbqdxnkyescnev.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/featured-images/6da910d7-3266-40ed-a0ca-98c78cc87220/6705882e-b2f7-4580-b75c-9c0a0612644a.webp) 24 Sep 2026 Direct Factory Access China Without Blind Spots | Asia Agent Pte Ltd If your supplier says you have direct factory access China, ask a harder question: access to what, exactly? A sales office in Shenzhen is not a factory. A trading ...](https://asia-agent.com/blog/direct-factory-access-china-without-blind-spots)

## [![](https://afocirmbqdxnkyescnev.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/featured-images/6da910d7-3266-40ed-a0ca-98c78cc87220/09b7913f-a38a-4d31-8e11-621e2f0984b5.webp) 17 Sep 2026 Production Monitoring Services Asia Buyers Need | Asia Agent Pte Ltd If your supplier says production is on track, that is not production control. That is a status update. For brands managing offshore manufacturing, production monitoring ...](https://asia-agent.com/blog/production-monitoring-services-asia-buyers-need)

## [![](https://afocirmbqdxnkyescnev.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/featured-images/6da910d7-3266-40ed-a0ca-98c78cc87220/9f8cdb7e-9c99-4118-b954-7be6dad04f0e.webp) 10 Sep 2026 Milestone Payment Control in Manufacturing | Asia Agent Pte Ltd The factory says it needs 50% up front to hold materials, another 40% before shipment, and the balance on release. That payment structure is common. It is also where ...](https://asia-agent.com/blog/milestone-payment-control-manufacturing)

## [![](https://afocirmbqdxnkyescnev.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/featured-images/6da910d7-3266-40ed-a0ca-98c78cc87220/6aa8db11-e2a0-4051-81a6-ad8d4a4d5bfc.webp) 3 Sep 2026 AD CVD Risk Assessment for Importers | Asia Agent Pte Ltd A shipment can look clean on paper and still blow up at entry. The factory invoice says Vietnam. The cartons say Vietnam. The supplier swears production was moved out of ...](https://asia-agent.com/blog/ad-cvd-risk-assessment-for-importers)

## [![](https://afocirmbqdxnkyescnev.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/featured-images/6da910d7-3266-40ed-a0ca-98c78cc87220/20e8f04d-a541-48de-bfd0-b16eed3238d7.webp) 27 Aug 2026 CBP Audit Readiness Checklist That Holds Up | Asia Agent Pte Ltd A CBP notice rarely shows up when your files are clean, your supplier story is tight, and your entry data is consistent. It usually lands when something already looks ...](https://asia-agent.com/blog/cbp-audit-readiness-checklist)

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