During our latest One China Business Forum Meetup LIVE, one of our participants shared a troubling issue he was having with one of his direct reports in China, whom he referred to as "always scheming." This person continually "lies and misleads" and is strongly suspected of collaborating with a...

• I am ABC
• I was assigned to live and work in Shanghai in 2011 where I stayed until 2017
• I speak 100% fluent Mandarin Chinese

My personal experience, as far as the receptiveness of local Chinese was all very positive.

If you discount the “honeymoon period” all...

Understanding the Chinese historical and cultural context of FAIRNESS will enable you to adjust your approach to achieve real breakthroughs.

Western definition of FAIR = to be free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice (which is generally based on the law and legal precedence)

Chinese characters...

What are the MAJOR differences that matter for improving communications, collaboration, and cooperation?

SOME DIFFERENCES ARE IRRELEVANT

For example, knowing that Chinese prefer to eat with chopsticks, while Westerners are accustomed to eating with a knife and fork.

This is irrelevant because...

Webinar Event Summary (October 9, 2019) -- We are all affected by US-China relations in the macro (geopolitical level), but are you aware of all the Controllable Factors that Influence OUTCOMES Doing Business in China in the micro (individual level)?

KNOW THE GAME WIN THE GAME means you will...

Doing business in China is tricky for most foreign entities and individuals, and understanding China’s labor laws are a perfect illustration!

China market-entry, legal, and commercial consultants are a cornucopia of agencies ranging from boutiques serving niches to industry stalwarts like...