It is the most widely spoken language in China with over 850 million speakers.
What is Mandarin
100
A popular beverage drank by virtually all Chinese that is usually drank when hot.
What is tea
100
It would be wise to learn how to use these traditional eating utensils when travelling to China.
What are chopsticks
100
When a Chinese business person presents you with this, do not write on it or simply put it in your pocket.
What is business/ name card
200
This number is one of the two most unlucky numbers because it sounds similar to ‘to die’/'death' in Chinese.
What is the #4 / #14
200
Hofstede uses this concept to describe Chinese culture as one where society fosters strong relationships where everyone takes responsibility for fellow members of their group.
What is collectivism / collectivist culture
200
Once offered to express gratitude, it is expected that the gesture be reciprocated either in private or to a group.
What is a gift.
200
Wearing this popular American attire is not appropriate for business meetings in China
What is (a pair of) jeans
300
This form of governance characterizes China's political structure.
What is Communism
300
This is the main colour of the Chinese flag and is considered a colour of celebration and one of luck.
What is Red
300
Whereas Western cultures are advocates of equality, business people in China must recognize the importance of this concept given China’s high power distance structure.
What is rank/status.
300
This item in the West may be carried in the pocket or purse mainly for hygiene purposes, is associated with death in China and should therefore be avoided as a gift to present to Chinese business counterparts.
What is a handkerchief
400
The Chinese ______ is to renmibi, as the British pound is to sterling.
What is the yen/ yuan
400
Despite not being a formal religion in China, it is practiced widely throughout the country and has largely shaped the Chinese value system.
What is Confuscianism
400
Whereas Western cultures are advocate of equality, business people in China must recognize the importance of this concept given China’s high power distance structure.
What is a contract
400
Although this type of non-verbal communication is normal in the Western world, it should be avoided if possible because Chinese persons find it distracting.
What are hand gestures
500
This colloquial phrase known worldwide for The Golden Shield Project— is a security network which is used by the government for surveillance and censorship.
What is The Great Firewall of China
500
This concept revolves around, respect, reputation and prestige is a critical characteristic in Chinese culture which reflects its high context and collectivist orientation.
What is Mianzi/Face
500
To succeed in China, international business people should cultivate this important element in Chinese business culture which provides cooperation and support through the exchange of favours.
What is guanxi
500
Foreign business persons should ensure that their electronic communication devices such as laptops, smartphones and ipads are well protected from this modern day sophisticated crime.