I had a funny dinner experience with a mixture of Chinese and Western friends. A male German friend of mine only invited 5 people for the dinner, 2 Germans and 3 Chinese. To our surprise, 12 people showed up for the dinner, including me and my German friend. He ended up paying for 12 people. If he had only paid for the 5 people he originally invited, other people on the table would have been offended.
I will tell you why. (more…)
Study the past if you want to define the future— 温故而知新 wēn gù ér zhī xīn
Confucius (551–479 BC), Analects
China has a depth of culture and history stretching back more than 5,000 years. Through this long history with its many changes, legacies were created and philosophies developed, forming part of China’s living principles. Today Chinese still rely on the past to navigate the present and prepare the future.
Today we would like to introduce you the five of the most prevailing and relevant concepts that have significantly influenced how Chinese think and behave–especially in the business context. (more…)