What is Chinese business culture?

What is Chinese business culture? First of all, business culture and culture are not the same. When we talk about Chinese history, geography, calligraphy, TCM, Taichi and Fengshui, etc. we mean traditional Chinese culture and traditions. Chinese business culture is the unique way Chinese do business, mentality and philosophy behind what is happening in China.

Today's Chinese business culture is very different from Chinese traditions and culture from 5000 years ago. To know the modern Chinese business culture gives you an explanation of why certain "strange" things happen, and what is the logic behind. Understanding why it happens will also bring you new ideas about which strategy to use in your future work, either to avoid conflicts or to create new possibilities.

Keep in mind that China is not only a country. With its size similar to Europe, China should almost be treated as a continent. Different regions in China have different culture, huge economic gap between cities makes complete different experience when foreigners do business there. General China know-how often brings you the wrong stero-type reputation about a common Chinese, such trainings can bring very negative result for you in China.

Choose and combine several courses we offer below about Chinese business culture. If you are looking for more practical know-how for your work, chose the section "Work with Chinese" from the left menu.