What should you know about doing business in China?

China is the world's largest manufactures,whether you are a small business enterprise or a big multinational company,you can't ignore China.What should you know when you are doing business in China,how could you become a successor in China market.Here are some knowledge you should learn.

1.Understanding Chinese long history culture and Chinese geographical environment.

China has five thousand years long history,Chinese culture is different from western countries.China business is relationship-oriented business.You can do business with strangers in the western countries,but it is impossible in China.Chinese businessmen should be familiar with you first,then he can do business with you.

You may have heard that guanxi is very important in China.Do you know that guanxi is more important than you thought?Do you know building a relationship in China is not difficult than you thought?

China has 32 provinces.All businessmen know Beijing,Shanghai,Guangzhou,these are the biggest cities in China.But do you realize that there are also many smaller cities in China,they are the main market in China.

2.Be familiar with Chinese law,economy policies


China government is so important that you can't do anything without it.If you have good relationships with Chinese officials,your business in China will be more easier.

Some businesses are prohibited in China,and some are encouraged by China government.Some areas offer local preferential policies for foreign investors of land leasing/procurement, staff recruitment and management, local tax etc.So you should be familiar with Chinese laws and economy policies.