| class="googleright"> | | | | business development has been swift, and the lack |
| China has one of the most complex business cultures | | | | of understanding on business culture in China has led |
| in the world. Itâs a country full of small | | | | to numerous problems that could be avoided by a |
| symbolic gestures, hierarchies and ancient customs. | | | | basic knowledge of world business culture. There are |
| Chinese business culture has a number of important | | | | a number of things to consider when doing business |
| elements. Handshaking is the norm, with a Chinese | | | | in China. When doing business in China, business cards |
| handshake tending to be light and lingering. It is | | | | are always exchanged on first meeting a new |
| customary to look down, lowering the eyes as a | | | | contact. Cards are held in both hands when |
| mark of respect. As all relationships are unequal it is | | | | exchanging and then scrutinized in detail. It is best to |
| important, if you wish to appear honorable, show | | | | have your card printed in Chinese on the reverse and |
| respect to age, seniority and educational background. | | | | always offer it Chinese-side up. Treat the card with |
| Doing business in China can be a cultural maze for the | | | | great respect, as the card is the man. |
| unsuspecting business person. The rate of Chinese | | | | |