Working Abroad - Business Link to China

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have recently launched 'LinkToChina' – the new UK-China business match-making project launched by the BCC and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (The Chinese Chamber of International Commerce).

Go to this link to find out more details:

http://linktochina.tvchamber.co.uk/

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Working Abroad - Relocation to China

Interested to find out more about what companies are saying about and doing when relocationg people to China.
The Cartus Survey Shows Global Relocation Assignments into China Continue to Grow.
Click to go to this great article from Cartus  Relocation to China

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China Trade Show know-how

Tips when meeting someone Chinese at a trade show:

• Questions about a Chinese person's private life are acceptable when used appropriately; thoughtful questions and communication about family are considered good gestures that provide friendly talk and further business.  
• Use small talk as an opening before you move to your specific interest points.  
• Dress formally but don't over-dress, Chinese believe professional dress shows respect for all participants at a trade show.  
• Use colourful stands and attractive giveaways, which will draw more attention.  
• Act professionally when introducing yourself and exchanging business cards.  
• Don't be shy when mentioning your expertise, because Chinese worship authorities and experts.  
• Don't stand close and don't touch often, Chinese like to have private space.  
• Be friendly in crowds and queues. Chinese don't pay much attention to a slight unequal treatment once in a while.  
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  Don't take first reactions too seriously; you might get lots of interest and enthusiasm but still get no feedback afterwards.  
• Don't be too pushy with the follow-up, and don't expect feedback very soon. Chinese need a period of mutual understanding to cooperate with business partners.  

Tips for anyone Chinese who is planning to attend a trade show :

• Introduce yourself confidently and actively; give firm handshakes.  
• Try to be straightforward and get down to business faster.  
• Always smile and be prepared when people don't reply with passion.  
• Form a line to wait for your turn and don't jump in conversations between others.  
• Don't spend too much time in small talk and don't talk too much about your private life.  
• Avoid making promises too easily.  
• Give quick feedback if you are really interested in what you see or hear

Article taken from the Argonaut Blog -

http://blogs.argonautonline.com/