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Master Chinese Business Culture
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Master Chinese Business Culture

Becoming a China Expert

Qingshun Zou
Qingshun Zou, 2021

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  • Applicable
  • For Beginners
  • Insider's Take

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Looking to do business in China? Cross-cultural trainer Qingshun Zou advises Westerners to learn the highlights of Chinese history, including its major inventions, cultural touchstones and superstitions. Zou’s pro-China slant is undeniable – particularly when discussing Chinese politics and military intentions. Still, her extensive pointers on Chinese business norms – including how to behave in meetings, negotiations and at meals – will prove invaluable to novice Western businesspeople who hope to find success in China.

Take-Aways

  • Sun Tzu’s 2,500-year-old The Art of War still influences Chinese leaders and people.
  • China’s 5,000-year-old traditions make its international interactions unique.
  • Central, authoritarian rule and scholarship date back 25 centuries to the teachings of Confucius.

About the Author

Qingshun Zou was born in China and educated in Canada. She leads a training program entitled “Decoding the Chinese business culture” in partnership with the Geneva Business Management University.

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