- Copyright
- About the Authors
- Authors’ Acknowledgments
- Publisher’s Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Building Your Foundation
- Starting Up in China
- Conducting Daily Business
- Building Successful Business Relationships
- The Part of Tens
- Ten Clauses You Want in Your Contracts
- Ten Fun Ways to Spend Your Downtime in China
- Climb the Great Wall
- Wander through the Forbidden City
- Enjoy the Peacefulness of the Temple of Heaven
- Roam around the Summer Palace
- Take In the Ming Tombs
- Stroll the Bund in Shanghai
- Tour Suzhou, the Venice of the East
- Visit Historic Xi’an
- Appreciate the Enchanting Beauty of Guilin
- Cruise the Yangtze River
- Ten Ways to Stay on the Path to Profitability
- Respect China but Don’t Be Awed by It
- Develop Your Business Plan
- Decide between a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise and a Joint Venture
- Tailor Your Products for Local Markets
- Do Your Due Diligence
- Make Sure Your Company Is Properly Protected
- Instill Your Corporate Culture
- Take Charge of Quality and Financial Control
- Find Professional Help When You Need It Most
- Stay on the Government’s Good Side
- Doing Business in China For Dummies®
Words and Phrases to Remember
| English | Chinese (Pinyin) | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Ni hao | nee how |
| Good morning | Ni zao | nee zow |
| Goodbye | Zai jian | zye jee-en |
| Thank you | Xie xie | shee-ay shee-ay |
| You’re welcome | Bu ke qi | boo kuh chee |
| How are you? | Ni hao ma? | nee how ma? |
| I’m fine. And you? | Wo hen hao. Ni ne? | wuh hun how. nee nuh? |
| It doesn’t matter | Mei guan xi | may gwon she |
| Where’s the toilet? | Ce suo zai na li? | tsuh swoh zye na lee? |
| This is delicious | Zhe hen hao chi | juh hun how cher |
| Cheers (bottom’s up) | Gan bei | gahn bay |
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