Business Etiquette in China

General overview of China
Capital - Beijing
Largest city - Shanghai
Official language - Mandarin
CPC Leader, President - Hu Jinato
Establishment - 1. October 1949
Population - 1,339,724,852
Area - 9,640,821 km2

Cultural Differences
Rank and among for business people is very important
In meetings, the senior member of the groups is expected to lead the meetings
'Face'. 'Face' is a very important aspect of Chinese life.

Social behaviour
Personal contact between a male and a female, while not forbidden, is highly inappropriate in public
In China, it is a traditional custom to give gifts
When invited as a guest to dinner, you should always arrive on time or early
Bowing or nodding is the most common greeting in China.…