You might say the Global Times, and particularly its English edition, is the class clown of state-run Chinese media outlets. The tabloid, which is operated by the Communist Party's People's Daily, is more salacious and apt to push [...]
CHINA has mandated that all schoolchildren undergo lessons on etiquette - the latest expression of concern over uncultured manners in one of the world's oldest civilisations. Teachers will be required to instruct primary school stude [...]
Entering and sitting down Many restaurants in Japan display plastic or wax replicas of their dishes at the entrance. They usually look very similar to the real dishes. Show window displaying food replicas When you enter a restaurant, you [...]
* The Chinese dislike being touched by strangers. Do not touch, hug, lock arms, back slap or make any body contact. * Clicking fingers or whistling is considered very rude. * [...]
* China is a difficult place for anyone to conduct business. A woman may gain acceptance, but it will take time and will not be easy. * China is a male-dominated society. However, there are many women [...]
The Chinese are practical in business and realize they need Western investment, but dislike dependency on foreigners. They are suspicious and fearful of being cheated or pushed around by foreigners, who are perceived as culturally and econo [...]