{"product_id":"9780804843508","title":"The Chinese Way in Business: Secrets of Successful Business Dealings in China","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis book is a comprehensive, expert guide to doing business in China\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWestern technology, management expertise and capital have fueled an incredible expansion of China's economy. Trade with China is at an all-time high, and so are the numbers of Westerners traveling to China for business. Business from China has also picked up as Chinese firms look to expand abroad. Understanding the ins and outs of the confusing and often contradictory Chinese business culture can lend an enormous advantage. \u003ci\u003eThe Chinese Way in Business\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable tool that teaches Westerners the basic Chinese philosophy of doing business and how to cultivate strong personal relationships with Chinese business people and Chinese nationals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author, Boye Lafayette De Mente worked in Asia for over thirty years as a journalist and business consultant and has long been considered an authority on East Asian business. In this book, he reveals the historical factors, collective traits and individual qualities that determine how the Chinese do business today, and the direction their economy will take in the future. His is a true insider's view—whether the topic is the legal framework for business development, or the importance of social relationships to successful business dealings in China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe book is broken into ten key parts:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction: \u003ci\u003eThe Land and the People\u003c\/i\u003e—includes an overview of Chinese ethnicity and the languages of China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart One:\u003ci\u003eReturn of the Central Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e—an extensive overview of recent events and new technologies in China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Two: \u003ci\u003eThe Historical Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e—Chinese philosophy and the Chinese mindset from antiquity to modern times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Three: \u003ci\u003eDoing Business in China\u003c\/i\u003e—A detailed analysis of the nuts and bolts of Chinese Business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Four: \u003ci\u003eKey Concepts in Chinese Business\u003c\/i\u003e—Concepts native to China such as \u003ci\u003eGuanxi\u003c\/i\u003e (relationships) that drive Chinese business practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Five: \u003ci\u003eAdditional Business Vocabulary\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Six: \u003ci\u003eGlossary of Useful Terms\u003c\/i\u003e—designed for quick referencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Seven: \u003ci\u003eInternet Gateways to China\u003c\/i\u003e—An overview of the dynamic online world in China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Eight: \u003ci\u003eMiscellaneous Information\u003c\/i\u003e—contains information about English Language Publications and Weather Patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Nine: \u003ci\u003eLearning Some New Skills\u003c\/i\u003e—Classical Chinese techniques which might benefit Western business people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43056704487485,"sku":"9780804843508","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9780804843508_p0.jpg?v=1774287349","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9780804843508","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}