China Seminars

Learn about China from ChinaSeminars.com

Don’t let the word “seminars” scare you. Our China briefings are snappy and entertaining — yet full of practical information.Whether you are going to China for business, education, as a tourist or to adopt a child, you will have a more rewarding trip if you first learn about the country and its people.

More Than Meets the Eye

Even if you have been to China, ChinaSeminars.com can provide crucial background and cultural information that you don’t know. These tips will help you build a rapport with the Chinese, improve...

China’s View of the World

Chinese grow up learning how foreign powers humiliated their country in the 19th and 20th centuries. Events such as the Opium Wars of the 1800s — which you may not even have heard about — are...

Daily Life in China

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? How has China’s break...

Etiquette

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.

Forbidden City, Forbidden Topics

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.

Beware of Dragons

Advertising in China? Be aware that certain symbols, such as dragons, have a different connotation in China than they do in the West.

About China Seminars

Chinaseminars.com is a fast-paced program, designed to help you learn practical information in a short time. We provide training sessions at your office - for groups or individuals. Confucius said a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Your journey to China can begin with a single click.

China Questions

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.

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