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Ever since I studied Mandarin in Taipei in the early 90s, I haven’t been able to solve the mystery of why Sweden is called 瑞典 [Ruìdiǎn] and Switzerland is called 瑞士 [Ruìshì]. There seemed to be no connection to the Chinese name and the foreign name. Most countries would either be a phonetic translation such . . . → Read More: The mystery of Sweden and Switzerland ![工商管理碩士 [gōngshāngguǎnlǐshuòshì] MBA David Petersson 潘德伟](http://www.davidpetersson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/MBA-150x57.png)
This is an essay I wrote for the subject International Business Environment in July 2010. Although not directly China related, it outlines some of the elements necessary for success in an international business environment. The assignment was: “Blunders made in international operations can be attributed to a lack of cultural sensitivity” (Deresky 2008: 90). Discuss . . . → Read More: International Business Environment: Essay ![Negotiate 谈判 [tánpàn] David Petersson 潘德伟](http://www.davidpetersson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Negotiate-谈判-tánpàn-150x100.png)
The Chinese are highly skilled negotiators and some of the tactics applied can be attributed to 吃苦耐劳 or chīkǔnàiláo which can be translated as “eating bitterness and enduring labour” and meaning one’s ability to work hard and endure hardships. This blog will discuss and give suggestions on the importance of this element when negotiating with . . . → Read More: Chinese Negotiations: Eating Bitterness ![Electricity 电力 [diànlì] David Petersson 潘德伟](http://www.davidpetersson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Electricity--150x104.png)
For manufacturers, ensuring the stability of your operation means getting solid infrastructure in place, and for most manufacturing that means power. Before you flip the switch on your China facility take some simple steps to make sure that you have access to the power that you need. Although China’s electrical grid has improved in recent . . . → Read More: Planning for Power Consumption in China ![Supplier [gōngyìngshāng] 供应商 David Petersson 潘德伟](http://www.davidpetersson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Supplier-150x93.png)
These days almost any product you can imagine is being produced in China. This means of course that there are quite possibly products already available or able to be produced that would meet your business needs also. But you’ve probably already considered these possibilities, which is why you’re reading this post. Of course, such opportunities . . . → Read More: Performing your China supplier due-diligence 
Although it has been more than 30 years since Mao Zedong passed away, his influence can be found in the management tactics employed by some Chinese executives and if not identified or addressed, these tactics could undermine the JV. For a moment, consider the way Mao wielded power: by keeping the . . . → Read More: Do you have a Mao in your JV? ![Consultant 顾问 [gùwèn] David Petersson 潘德伟](http://www.davidpetersson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/CM-Capture-11-150x66.jpg)
If you have attended a China related seminar, conference or even trade-show then you have probably been approached, surrounded or bombarded by consultants of all colours, language and education background – all claiming to have the best solution for you ranging from China entry, licences, registration, sourcing and negotiations to business plan and market research. . . . → Read More: How to Get the Best Value from Your China Business Consultant ![Company Incorporation 组成公司 [zǔchénggōngsī] David Petersson 潘德伟](http://www.davidpetersson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Company-Reg-150x99.png)
Successfully setting up a company in China requires knowledge and planning in a number of areas. These will be different depending on if you wish to source products or services from China or plan to market and sell your own products and services on the Chinese market. Here are the essentials: 1. There are a . . . → Read More: The Essentials of Company Set-up in China ![Google [Gǔgē] 谷歌 David Petersson 潘德伟](http://www.davidpetersson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Google-Gǔgē-谷歌-150x118.png)
In understanding Google’s decision to close their www.google.cn site, this is the most comprehensive article I have come across. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/23/magazine/23google.html?emc=eta1 The article also gives a good insight to the workings of self-discipline (read self-censorship) or as Clive Thompson writes: The Chinese system relies on a classic psychological truth: self-censorship is always far more comprehensive than . . . → Read More: Google in China and the art of self-discipline The Chinese market has undergone enormous transformation since I first arrived in 1989. At that time, some 80% of the population lived on the countryside with only 20% in the cities. This ratio has changed to 40% living in the cities today. The Megapolises of the Yangtze River Delta Megapolis (Shanghai-Hangzhou-Nanjing-Ningbo-Suzhou) now consists of 97 . . . → Read More: Wanna be in China? |
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