by Kane Gao | Nov 21, 2020 | China business
In the American (and many other European countries’) political system, the leader of a town is elected by local residents. And “from local, for the local” is always a brag-worthy feat of candidates. After all, who knows the best about a town if not a local? Who cares...
by Simon Cousins | Nov 21, 2017 | China business
After our article on Chinese business or government meeting etiquette, we were frequently asked “what if the meeting is scheduled around evening time, and the Chinese side proposes a dinner afterward?” In addition, followed by the second article of our...
by Simon Cousins | Jul 27, 2012 | China business
Today, the 2012 Olympic Games will open in London. A routine visit to the London 2012 website revealed something that amazed our China-watching antennae. Visit the website now, and scroll to the bottom, you will find, in almost invisible grey font, a tiny line which...
by Simon Cousins | Jul 20, 2012 | China business
CHICAGO, 19 July 2012. Today, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs hosted a breakfast featuring former Australian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, the Hon. Kevin Rudd, MP. Mr. Rudd has an extensive experience, history and background in China, and remains the only...
by Simon Cousins | Jul 17, 2012 | China business
Chinese meeting etiquette is complicated and culturally significant, but exercising good meeting etiquette could not be more essential for business success in China. Read on and allow Allegravita to light your path, step by step: Step 1: Getting a Chinese business or...