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Book Description

China – one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets – has been called “the business opportunity of this generation”. But business in China is unlike business in any other country – China is different. Understanding how Chinese history, culture, and business practices affect China-related ventures is essential if you are to maximize the opportunities and avoid unpleasant and costly pitfalls. This concise book provides you with the comprehensive yet practical information required as a foundation for your success in China. It provides the inside knowledge of Chinese business culture that you need to find and take advantage of the opportunities in China-related enterprise: how to entertain Chinese clients, how to negotiate a workable Chinese contract, and how to effectively manage Chinese colleagues, suppliers, and employees.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Business Profile
    1. Many Chinas, Rapid Change
    2. Country Profile
    3. Why do Business in China?
    4. Chinese History and Business
    5. China’s Evolving Position in Global Business
    6. “China, Inc.” Today
    7. Recognizing Business Types
    8. Reaching Out to China’s Consumers
    9. Understanding Politics
    10. Finding the Opportunities
  3. Understanding Business Etiquette
    1. Respecting Social Conventions
    2. Getting Social Etiquette Right
    3. Succeeding with Guanxi
    4. Creating your Guanxi Network
    5. Maintaining Guanxi
    6. Managing “Face” and Image
    7. Understanding Collectivism
    8. Minding your Language
  4. Getting Things Done
    1. Knowing the System
    2. Building a Team in China
    3. Environmental Issues
    4. Infrastructure and Logistics
    5. Starting a Business in China
    6. Devising an Entry Strategy
    7. Importing and Exporting
    8. Managing Risk
    9. Negotiating Successfully with Chinese Businesspeople
    10. Resolving Disputes with a Chinese Business
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