business culture

Business travel to China can be an exciting opportunity, but preparation is key – especially when it comes to visas, connectivity, payments, and transport. To help you navigate your trip smoothly, here’s a quick, practical guide covering the must-know tech and logistics tips for business travellers. Secure the right visa in advance Obtaining a visa for China requires careful preparation, as the process varies depending on the purpose of travel…. …

Paul French caught up with author Ralph Jennings to get his advice on a few especially puzzling aspects of Chinese work life Ralph Jennings lived for seven years in Beijing and more than that in Taipei. He’s worked as a news editor with the state-owned China Daily, an advice columnist for the 21st Century weekly in Beijing and as a reporter for numerous international media outlets, including Reuters. He also… …

A new book by London-based academic Dr Keyu Jin argues that the popular perception that China still relies on technology transfers, industrial subsidies and unfair trade competition for its economic success is outdated and exaggerated and that a changed perception could revolutionise how companies do business there. Paul French finds out more For decades, it’s been an easy and throw-away shorthand to talk of either socialism or capitalism with “Chinese… …

China sees the world through the lens of relationships and nowhere is this more true than in business. So how can British businesses balance the Chinese and Western approaches to relationships to get better results in China? Joan Turley began her career as an academic specialising in modern languages. In The Business of Relationships: Creating Enterprise Success With China (Business Expert Press, 2022) Turley offers clear signposts and insights aimed… …

A new book explores how Chinese entrepreneurs have developed strategies to lead their businesses in uncertain times. Paul French speaks to the authors to find out what international businesses can learn from them Let’s face it, it’s a tough time to be doing business in China. But Sandrine Zerbib and Aldo Spaanjaars have seen tough times before. The two veterans of China business have now distilled their experiences into a… …

For tech companies to make the most of opportunities in China, they need to understand and address the risks – here’s how China presents real opportunities for UK tech companies. Scale counts – this is a country with over 100 cities of more than a million people – and China-UK trade surpassed £70 billion in value in the 2018/2019 financial year. The Chinese government is working to drive future growth… …