China is forging a new identity for itself beyond that of a manufacturing haven. With wage rates rising rapidly, other Southeast Asian countries are stepping up to ll the shoes of "world factory," while China actively shapes its ...
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1. How to get permanent residence permit? You should submit: (a) Valid passport or equivalent; (b) Health certi_ cate issued at state level; (c) Credentials proving no criminal record by China embassies or consulates; (d) Two passport ...
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1. What's "guanxi"? Guanxi is regarded as the central idea in Chinese society with long historical and cultural roots. It is understood and utilized by virtually every Chinese person in greater or lesser measure. Understanding how the ...
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1. What are the main products for export in China? In 2010, export of electromechanical products rose to 933.43 billion dollar, rising at 30.9 percent. This occupied 59.2% of total export volume in China, among which export of electronic ...
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1. What's the difference between business relationship in China and in western countries? Unlike western business relationship which remains professional and perhaps, aloof, even after a long time, Chinese business relationship inevitably ...
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1. How to protect trade secrets and processes? The best thing your company can do is to only disseminate trade secrets to those who have a need to know the information. When outsourcing manufacturers you may consider separating your ...
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The Chinese people's main goal in most negotiations is to establish a relationship for future business opportunities. Guanxi is more important in these cases. The Chinese will spend considerable time on bargaining, drafting agreements, ...
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1. How to be a great buyer? First of all, check the information of the supplier. Try to know the capital, registry date & expiry date, third-party professional qualification certification of audit, etc. Anything which can prove the ...
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How to learn Chinese for free in China? Many Chinese, especially young students, are eager to improve their spoken English. This situation is ideal, as language exchange with a native speaker of Chinese is one of the best ways to learn ...
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What's "guanxi"? Guanxi in Chinese means "relationship" or social networking. It's regarded as the central idea in Chinese society. "Guanxi" can take on many forms. It does not have to be based on money. The kernel of guanxi is doing ...
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Economy of China in 2010. China is the world's second largest economy after the United States. It is the world's fastest growing major economy, with average growth rates of 10% for the past 30 years. China's top trading partners. ...
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Negotiating contracts and agreements What are the most important things when negotiating with Chinese people? Organization, detail, politeness, a strong will and a healthy dose of patience. Is there a strong emphasis on hierarchy in ...
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Finding manufacturing partners, keeping it SIMPLE and SAFE How to protect my IP Rights? Register your intellectual property right(s) (IP rights) under your country's law. You can protect your Logo(s) and Slogan(s) under the Chinese Anti ...
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China is one of the earliest countries in the world to begin the production of textiles. According to legends, the Yellow Emperor's wife Lei Zu invented the textile technology. From the Xia Dynasty to the Spring and Autumn Period and ...
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Porcelain is generally believed to have originated in China. Porcelain manufactured during the Tang Dynasty period (618–906) was exported to the Islamic world, where it was highly prized. By the Sui (about 580 AD) and Tang (about 620 ...
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