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When people think about Chinese urbanisation, they picture this 👇. Is this the right way to view China? 🇨🇳 Beyond first-tier cities lies the real China. 🇨🇳 Their stories offer deep insights into China. 🇨🇳 Let's explore the vibrant life and culture there.

 🇨🇳 'Ordinary' cities offer authentic life experiences. 🇨🇳 It's about recognising life's diversity across China. 🇨🇳 Honouring the lives contributing to China's narrative. 🇨🇳 "Ordinary cities" vs "world cities" isn't just academic. 🇨🇳 We should belooking closer at ordinary cities #jilin etc 🇨🇳 This enriches our understanding of China's heartland. 🇨🇳 Discussions highlight the need to focus on these areas. #China #Urbanisation #Culture #Education Cyrus Janssen 王德中 William Vanbergen Charlie Nunn Arnold Ma Vincent PHANG

Everyone should travel to China if they have the chance. This week, I made my first appearance. It's so beautiful, it's shocking. It's organically lovely and contemporary. People from China are very friendly and welcoming. The bubble I dwell in is a little part of the planet. Increasing my horizons is good for me. #ChinaVisit #BusinessDevelopment

Thanks, Gabor Holch for an excellent webinar and for bridging the gap between #China and the West. When my friends from Shanghai visited me in Spain, we talked about the same topic: Why are the Chinese so prone to change? As Gabor Holch said in today's webinar because we have no "modern legacy" in China, we jumped from an agrarian society to an industrial powerhouse in just a few decades. Both the people and the society are used to changes whereas in Europe, there are industrial traditions and established systems. I also like what you said about foreign executives who have studied Confucianism and peace and harmony before going to China thinking that the Chinese are peaceful and obedient, but when they arrive they find out that the Chinese are very impatient and demanding. It looks like the Chinese have abandoned their traditions, however, the key reason is that lots of middle-aged professionals have huge financial pressure of both paying their parents' medical bills and sending their kids to the best schools. This is also the main reason the Chinese work so hard because we know that China doesn't have a complete warfare system as most of the Western countries do. (Claudia Elias, this may help you with your video.) Last but not least, thanks for answering my question: How to solve the problems of collaboration between Western and Chinese companies. The information gap is one of the biggest obstacles. I love your approach to building open communication channels on a one-on-one level. #culturaldifferences #internationalbusiness #spanishbusiness #chinesebusiness #china #spain #chineseculture #culturaldifferences #liveinchina #liveinspain #workabroad #liveabroad #chinese #chinamarket #culturaldiversity #culturalawareness #culturalexchange #interculturalcommunication #interculturalcompetence #shareyourthoughts #shareyourstory #shareyourjourney #lifelearning  #culturalawareness #culturematters #chinesetourism #chinesetourists #europe #europeanculture

Great thanks to Catherine (Yang) Chen 🇨🇳🇺🇸🇳🇬🇪🇸 for the masterful summary of our free East-West Leadership Coaching & Keynotes webinar yesterday.! This post gives you a perfect China-speed recap of the China-speed webinar, so there is little to add. Perhaps one thought I'd empasize from the end of our discussion is this. Multinatonals from both "the West" US, UK, Germany and so on) and Asia (Japan, Korea) have for too long upheld the illusion that they can beat interantonal markets at their own game. While Chinese competiton is challenging that illusion, Chinese firms themselves are buying into it. PRC EV firms want to challenge EU & US legacy car firms in the premium segment, for example. Instead, I hope that both sides will use the current turmoil as an opportunity to discover the value of diversity: each business culture contributing what they are best at. See you at my next free event!

Moving to a new country can be a bit nerve-wracking, but no worries! We've got you covered with some helpful do's and don'ts to make your transition to China a breeze. Want to know more tips about working in China or Chinese culture in general? Subscribe to our page for more insights! #expatsinchina #culturaldoanddonts #movingtochina #expattips

Why is China growing less than before and how much will the country grow in the following years? That's what I talk about in the video below.#InglêsParaBusiness#BusinessEnglishBrasil#ProfessorDeInglêsNativo #EnglishTeacherInBrazil#InglêsParaExecutivosBrasileiros#OnlineBusinessEnglish

#Previewoftheweek: 🇨🇳 China's history stretches back millennia, shaping a diverse cultural landscape (1.35 billion strong!). Regional customs and traditions create a rich tapestry. 💡 Business or Travel? Understanding these cultural nuances is key. 💡 Explore: Regional customs, historical influences, and philosophies like yin-yang. 💡 Gain: Stronger relationships, smoother interactions, and a deeper appreciation for China. Ready to delve deeper? ⬇ #atmaglobal #china #onlinelearning

As my co-author Mathilde Barge and I explore in our new analysis, the declining presence of foreign expatriates in China carries major implications for the country's development path and its relations with the rest of the world. Some quick takeaways: - China is experiencing a significant exodus of foreign nationals. Covid is part of the story but definitely not all. - This outflow of expatriates poses challenges to China's development goals and its connections to the global community. - While China has taken some steps like releasing a digital payment guide for foreigners, more comprehensive reforms are needed to foster an open and welcoming environment. Full piece at link below:

Catherine in Spain 🇪🇸 No: 23: Following my last post of Chinese being cold, thanks Antonio Teijeiro 安东 for reminding me of the theory of the coconut and peach cultures from Erin Meyer's book The Culture Map. Yes, Chinese are "coconuts" 🥥🥥. "Some are very cold and hard at the beginning, but when they open up, you have a real friend (this would be the coconuts). Other cultures are completely opposite: very open for chitchat but will not continue down the path of friendship. These are peach cultures, soft on the outside, hard on the inside (Americans are an example of this). " Claudia Elias's million dollar question: What's the best way to get a Chinese person (in general) to open up and feel comfortable with you? That could be in a personal or business relationship. 🤔️My two cents: I have noticed that lost of Chinese are amazed if you know something about their hometown, especially if they are from less known provinces and cities. Most foreigners only know Beijing, Shanghai and maybe Guangzhou, if you could invest a little time in their hometown, it could open doors. #culturaldifferences #internationalbusiness #spanishbusiness #chinesebusiness #china #spain #chineseculture #culturaldifferences #liveinchina #liveinspain #workabroad #liveabroad #chinese #chinamarket #culturaldiversity #culturalawareness #culturalexchange #interculturalcommunication #interculturalcompetence #shareyourthoughts #shareyourstory #culturalintelligence #theculturemap