concept   business dealings
culture   China
statement   Successful business dealings in China hinges on guanxi, personal relationships, and indirect communication.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 business dealings China Building personal relationships and trust is essential before conducting business 1
2 business dealings China Indirect communication and reading between the lines are common in business dealings 1
3 open business China Open businesses may prioritize personal relationships and connections over publicly available information, leading to a preference for closed-door negotiations and limited transparency in business operations. 1
4 open business China Open business practices may be perceived as a sign of weakness or lack of discretion, and maintaining secrecy and hierarchical structures is often prioritized. 1
5 opening business China Opening a business is often influenced by guanxi (connections) and requires building relationships with government officials and investors as well as family and friends. 1
6 opening business China Opening a business may involve offering gifts or tokens of goodwill to local officials or partners 1
7 small business China Less prevalent due to the dominance of large state-owned enterprises, with less government support and a focus on larger businesses 1