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Navigating the Differences Between Simplified and Traditional Chinese for Foreign Businesses

This is A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Choosing the Right Chinese Writing System for Your Business Needs When entering the Chinese market or engaging with Chinese-speaking customers, foreign businesses must consider the differences between Simplified and Traditional Chinese writing systems. In this article, we will discuss the key differences and provide suggestions for foreign …

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Making the Most of Business Trips to China: A Guide for Western Professionals

A business trip to China can be both thrilling and intimidating. On the one hand, you’re excited to explore a new culture, make valuable connections, and grow your business. On the other hand, you’re nervous about making a faux pas and causing a diplomatic incident. Fear not, dear reader! … Making the Most of Business …

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WeChat Payment Foreigner Guide

Wechat Payment Foreigner Guide

Wechat Payment for Foreigners in China WeChat is aggressively trying to expand outside China. Now many foreigners can use WeChat payments in order to handle their purchases. WeChat Payment is available for foreigners living in China and using Chinese banks, although not with all banks.   What Can You Do With WeChat Payment (WePay, WeChat Pay)? …

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Why You Cannot Learn Mandarin at Duolingo?

Three years ago, I casted my doubt on the English learning method at Duolingo for Chinese.   I posted my questions on Zhihu: 在Duolingo通过中文学习英文效率真的高么? – 知乎 Duolingo Community: Learn Spanish, French and other languages for free and my own blog: Is it kidding to use Duolingo to learn English from Chinese? – Sinostep … Why You Cannot Learn …

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Best Way to Learn Chinese

What is the best way to learn Chinese? How to learn mandarin fast? Many Mandarin Chinese learners tried various ways to learn the language but get poor results. Unlike other roman languages, Mandarin Chinese seems to be one of the most difficult languages to learn in the world. Are there secrets to master this language within a short …

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Top 10 Online Chinese Mandarin Courses

​​​​Live Course Professional 1 On 1 Mandarin Tutors 20 Years of experience in teaching Chinese to foreigners.  Learn Chinese from professional tutors 1-on-1. Learn Chinese any time, from anywhere. Understand the real Chinese language and culture. Get Free Trials Now! 1. Chinese for Beginners: Mastering Mandarin Basics in 4 hours Learn to communicate in Chinese …

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Chinese Business Etiquette 101 for Doing Business in China

​ Chinese Business Etiquette 101 for Doing Business in China (Photo by Chao: a Chinese Banquet at a small town in Zhejiang Province)[/caption] This is the most comprehensive collection of Chinese Business Etiquettes on the planet. What is the best part? All of the tips in this 101 guide are from my real consulting business. And they are 100% actionable. …

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How Misunderstood is China by the Outside World?

A misunderstood China: Most people coming from outside China admit China is totally different from what they think before they really arrive. Seeing is believing. Assumptions are always wrong. I am running a consulting firm in Shanghai and meeting my clients in real life from time to time. They always keep asking questions since there …

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My Story Published on China Daily

It’s really a surprise today to see the picture of my daughter and me together on China Daily, they did not tell me there will be a picture:)   Emily, my 6-year old daughter mentioned in the story, was so excited to see herself in the newspaper. … My Story Published on China DailyRead More »

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