Rules of business in China

I came across this list of rules, when you do business in China.

It’s of course awfully simplified and generalising, but it also hits the nail on the head 😉

1. Everything is possible in China
2. Nothing is easy
3. Patience is the key to success
4. The answer “yes” is not necessarily an indication of agreement or confirmation
5. “You don’t understand China” means disagreement
6. “Provisional regulations” means the rules that can change at any time, even retroactively
7. “Basically, no problem” means a BIG problem
8. Signing of the contract means the beginning of real negotiation
9. When you are optimistic, think about rule #2
10. When you are discouraged, think about rule #1
    
    

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