I am a Portuguese manufacturing professional based in Foshan, China, where I have lived and worked since 2004.

I did not enter this industry as an “agent.”

I started on the buyer side, managing purchasing decisions for European companies. I then moved deep into the Chinese industrial system, spending years on the supplier side as an Export Manager for Chinese factories.

That dual exposure is my greatest asset. I’ve sat on both sides of the table, and I know exactly where the communication breaks down and where the money is lost.

What 22 years on the factory floor taught me: Across hundreds of orders in Building Materials, Furniture, and Industrial Tech, I saw a recurring pattern. International buyers lose leverage not because of "dishonesty," but because of:

Blind Trust: Relying on digital profiles instead of physical audits.

Late Intervention: Problems are usually born during the sampling and approval phase, not the shipping phase.

The Silence Trap: Assuming everything is fine because the factory isn't saying otherwise.

I built JB China Group to intervene before those moments turn into losses