CHINA

CHINA

CHINAName: ChinaOfficial Name: Peoples Republic of ChinaCapital: BeijingPopulation: 1.351 Billion (2012)Currency: RenminbiGDP: 8.227 trillion USD (2012)Government: Communist

Lifestyle Chinese culture is traditionally centered on the family, which was once considered a microcosm of society as a whole

14% of Chinese urban households consist of a single adult or childless couple who both work

Educational and economic opportunities are only available to a small segment of the population.

The growing gap betweenChina's rich and poor is one of the worst in the world

Chinese women suffer from low political representation and strict family policies

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People tend to eat together, usually the host will serve some dishes with his or her own chopsticks

Chopstick: use as their tableware rather than a knife and fork. Chinese food seems to taste better when eaten with chopsticks

Tea: the homeland of tea (5 types)

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Most social values are derive from Confucianism and TaoismBirthday celebrationsColoursRed 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

Numbers2 = fortunate, 3 = living, 4 sounds like death, 6 = good luck, 8 = prosperity and 9 = eternal

. Values & Beliefs

Standard Chinese (Mandarin/Putonghua) Yue (Cantonese) Wu (Shanghaiese) Minbei (Fuzhou)Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese) XiangGanHakka

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8% Buddhism (100m) . ReligionsTaoism (no data)1.5% Islam (19m) 1% Christianity (14m)

. Business EtiquetteAppearance 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

. Business Etiquettes contBehaviors 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.

. Business Etiquettes contCommunication Bowing or nodding is the common greetingApplause is common when greeting a crowdBeing on time is vital in ChinaAppointments are a must for businessContacts should be made prior to your tripPresent and receive cards with both handsNever write on a business card or put it in your wallet or pocket. Carry a small card case

. Business Etiquettes contCommunication Allow the Chinese to leave a meeting firstBring several copies of all written documents for meetingsThe decision making process is slow. Should not expect to conclude the business swiftly

. Business Etiquettes contGiving Gifts It is illegal to give gifts to government officialThe most acceptable gift is a banquetQuality writing pens as considered favored giftsThe following gifts and/or colors are associated with death and should not be givenClocksStraw sandalsA stork or craneHandkerchiefsAnything white, blue or black

Obstacles for&?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!Hitte | Yum | Shazy | Rifu