bWise: Doing Business in China

Business Culture and Practices: Work Schedule, Meeting People, Making Contacts, Meetings, Names & Titles, Greetings, Business Cards, Interactions and Gestures, Management Practices, Accountability & Responsibility, Decision-Making, Developing Trust, & Negotiating

Conducting Business in a Social Setting: Dining & Drinking, Visiting a Home, Gift Giving, Tipping, Dress Code

Local Culture: Geography, Historical Highlights, Government, Economy, People, Values and Social Customs

Plus More: Common Mandarin phrases, Local Travel Tips, Special Appendix on the major faiths practiced in China – Ancestor Worship, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism.

As China’s economy continues to grow and open, more companies are pouring into this energetic country either looking for cheap services and products or to sell to its huge consumer market. With more than 1.3 billion people spread over the world’s third largest country, the local business culture varies greatly from region to region, with wide differences in practices, attitudes and traditions.

Regardless of the industry or size of business, introductions, connections and relationships, known as guanxi, continue to be very important. While it’s clear that the Chinese business landscape is changing, many traditions remain. Whether determining the seating for a meeting or a banquet, or negotiating a successful deal, understanding the local business culture is essential for success. bWise China explores the evolving changes and their impact on China’s modern business and social culture.

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