When in China, Do as the Chinese Do

“Ru xiang sui su” (入乡随俗) is an ancient Chinese saying that means, “When in a village follow the locals.” More appropriately, the equivalent saying in English might be “When in China, do as the Chinese.” This is just generally good advice for travellers, but it is particularly important for business travellers and international businessmen.

Giving Gifts in Business Environment

No one can predict what will happen during the operation of a business, so crisis preparation is quite important. Chinese business professionals use many of the same techniques Westerners do...

Chinese QueasineThe Chinese immigrants of America made their cuisine famous throughout the world, but the real deal is a world apart from your Friday night egg fried rice, kung-po chicken and chop suey!

Fishing for Poets - The Dragon Boat FestivalAn ancient, superstitious ritual to ward off evil spirits, or the search for a subaqueous poet?

You're a Pig - The Chinese ZodiacIf you're in China and someone asks you if you're a pig, don't hit them; they could just be asking your age! Here's a quick guide to the Chinese zodiac.

The Chinese KiteA brief history of the Kite - from its ancient Chinese origins to the present day.