"Chinese culture places the elderly in a revered position. They are a treasured part of society, and people value the life experiences and the wisdom the aged are felt to have accumulated over the years. When someone reaches sixty years of age, they have achieved that special status. A celebration is held and every family member tries his or her best to attend. With every year that passes, the individual’s prestige, dignity and status only increase."

— excerpted from Culture Briefing: China

Culture Briefing China gives you current, in-depth information to help you understand the culture, customs, values and beliefs of the Chinese people.

Whether traveling to China, working on a class paper or doing business with the Chinese, you'll find Culture Briefing: China, updated for 2008, an invaluable resource.

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Culture Briefing: China helps you figure out the Chinese by penetrating below their society’s surface to reveal the customs and established ways of life in China.

With Culture Briefing: China you’ll discover the character, values, beliefs and customs of the Chinese. You’ll learn of their artistic endeavors and political ways. You’ll find out about their home, family and religious life as well as how they make a living, educate their children and spend their leisure time. Plus, you'll get insight into doing business with the Chinese.

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With Culture Briefing: China you'll learn:

• what philosophy greatly influences the Chinese way of life
  
  
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• what could be the hidden meaning behind someone's smile or laugh
  
  
• the importance of the concept of saving face
  
  
• how the Chinese feel about prolonged silence during a conversation
  
  
• the meaning behind a guanxi friendship
  
  
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• why some Chinese may mistrust or resent foreigners
  
  
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• why many Chinese today feel insecure
  
  
• what you should do if a group of Chinese greet you with applause
  
  
• what topics to avoid when talking with the Chinese
  
  
• what to do if someone refuses to accept your gift
  
  
• what two character traits are extremely important when doing business with the Chinese
  
  
• what has been the effect of China's one-child policy on a family's only child
  
  
• how the pay of Chinese women compares to that of a man
  
  
• the ins and outs of Chinese names
  
  
• and much, much more.

Contents of Culture Briefing: China

INTRODUCTION
Fast Facts

USEFUL CONTACTS

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• A complete table of contents lets you find information quickly.
  
  
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• Two maps show: 1) China's position in Asia, 2) China's major features, areas, rivers and cities.
  
  

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