Tag: chinese business culture
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Guanxi 101: How Relationships Beat Contracts in China
Guanxi (关系) isn’t networking. It’s China’s invisible social currency where relationships beat contracts every time. Here’s what it actually is, how it works, and how to build it without embarrassing yourself.
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Chinese Face (Miànzi): Why Nobody Says What They Mean
Understanding miànzi — the Chinese concept of face — will save you from awkward dinners, career missteps, and wondering why nobody ever gives you a straight answer.