CHINA

CHINA
Name: China Official Name: Peoples Republic of China Capital: Beijing Population: 1.351 Billion (2012) Currency: Renminbi GDP: 8.227 trillion USD (2012) Government: Communist

Lifestyle
o Chinese culture is traditionally centered on the family, which was once considered a microcosm of society as a whole o 14% of Chinese urban households consist of a single adult or childless couple who both work o Educational and economic opportunities are only available to a small segment of the population. o The growing gap between China's rich and poor is one of the worst in the world

o Chinese women suffer from low political representation and strict family policies

Food
o People tend to eat together, usually the host will serve some dishes with his or her own chopsticks
o Chopstick: use as their tableware rather than a

knife and fork. Chinese food seems to taste better when eaten with chopsticks o Tea: the homeland of tea (5 types)

Values & Beliefs

o Most social values are derive from Confucianism and Taoism

o Birthday celebrations
o Colours Red is considered a color of celebration and is considered lucky or fortunate. Pink and yellow typically mean prosperity. White, gray and black are funeral colors o Numbers 2 = fortunate, 3 = living, 4 sounds like death, 6 = good luck, 8 = prosperity and 9 = eternal

 |Languages
o Standard Chinese (Mandarin/Putonghua) o Yue (Cantonese) o Wu (Shanghaiese) o Minbei (Fuzhou)

o Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese)
o Xiang

o Gan
o Hakka

Religions
8%

Buddhism (100m)
1.5% Islam (19m) 1% Christianity (14m)

Taoism (no data)

Business Etiquette
o Appearance - Women should avoid high heels and short sleeved blouses - Conservative suits for men with subtle colors are the norm - Revealing clothing for women is considered offensive

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o Behaviors and Manners - Do not use large hand movements - Personal contact must be avoided at all cost - Do not point when speaking. To point do not use index finger, use an open palm.

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o Communication - Bowing or nodding is the common greeting

- Applause is common when greeting a crowd

- Being on time is vital in China

- Appointments are a must for business

- Contacts should be made prior to your trip - Present and receive cards with both hands - Never write on a business card or put it in your wallet or pocket. Carry a small card case

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o Communication - Allow the Chinese to leave a meeting first

- Bring several copies of all written documents for

meetings

- The decision making process is slow. Should not

expect to conclude the business swiftly

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o Giving Gifts - It is illegal to give gifts to government official

- The most acceptable gift is a banquet

- Quality writing pens as considered favored gifts - The following gifts and/or colors are associated with death and should not be given Clocks Straw sandals A stork or crane Handkerchiefs Anything white, blue or black

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He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes. He who does not ask a question remains a fool forever. proverb

 Thank You!

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