China and the U.S. had no diplomatic relations during the first 30 years of Communist rule in China. We’ll look at the highs and lows, and discuss current points of contention.
What is daily life like for the Chinese you do business with and their families?
How much do they earn? What are their living conditions, job and educational opportunities?
Among the topics we’ll cover: Chinese names and how to address people, business and banquet etiquette, and what gifts you should not give in China.
Entrance to the Forbidden City, once home to emperors, is no longer forbidden. But, unofficially, there are “forbidden topics” that you should avoid discussing in China.
Some symbols, such as dragons, have different connotations in China. Nike caused an incident with a commercial that showed Kobe slaying a dragon, which is a symbol of China’s greatness.
Send us your questions about China, and see if you can answer the China questions that we post.
Question: In China, what is the proper way to hand your business card to someone you meet?
Contact us for the answer — one of our many practical tips about doing business in China.
The state-run newspaper “China Daily” says China will take steps to protect people from secondhand smoke.
China lags behind Europe and North America in banning smoking, so this latest announcement is welcome news for non-smokers who live in China or visit that country.
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