China Leadership Dilemma Podcast

What happens when Trump and ongoing China's tariffs escalate, pause, and a propaganda battle ensues?

In this bi-lingual Chinese read-along, we bring the beloved children's book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" to life in both English and Mandarin. This is an undated and improved translation from the original Mandarin Storytime video, proving that translations are both art and science. Perfect for parents and kids who are eager to learn Mandarin while enjoying a classic story!

Feeling overwhelmed or mentally exhausted from too much information? Do Chinese people have a go-to phrase?The Chinese idiom "一个头两个大" (yī gè tóu liǎng gè dà) literally means "one head, two big," but idiomatically, it expresses feeling overloaded or having a headache from stress or complicated problems.In this video, I break down the phrase and explain how to use it to describe those moments when life feels like it's too much to handle.Plus, I'll show you how I lighten the mood with a little humor:一个头，两个大，三个小，四个刚刚好 (One head, two big, three small, four just right)!

Mandarin Lets Me Speak

In this video, we explore the iconic Mandarin phrase "我们是龙的传人" (Wǒmen shì lóng de chuánrén) 'We Are Descendants of the Dragon'

Analyze and learn to write Mandarin phrases and Chinese cultural insights that have emerged during the China-U.S. trade war

Let's explore the Chinese character 诶 (ei), one of the versatile characters in Mandarin!

In Part 2 of my Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Builder series, you can watch me break down HOW I translate famous children's books in Chinese

In this Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Builder video, I break down the Chinese translation of What Do You Do With An Idea?

Love The Very Hungry Caterpillar?

Welcome to the Heartfelt Resonance Podcast

Part 2 of 2: Provocative China Podcast presents a conversation with Ken Wilcox, former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank and the author of The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice. Listen to Ken's firsthand trials and tribulations trying to set up a joint venture in China between SVB and the CCP. His experience is fascinating—and sometimes maddening—filled with unexpected assertions from Chinese counterparts right out of the Art of War playbook, highlighting key cultural differences and, as Ken puts it, deeply convoluted negotiations that expose our Western naivety regarding doing business in China. No one in China has read the book "Getting To Yes," so if you are armed with these tactics and strategies, YOU WILL FAIL IN CHINA!In our conversation, Ken dives into the struggles Western businesses face in China, from the risks of technology transfer to navigating the morality and ethics of Chinese business negotiations. He also shares some lessons he learned from his missteps along the way. Whether you're in business or just curious about U.S.-China relations, this episode is packed with honest, down-to-earth advice from someone who's been through it all.00:00:08 Western Companies Losing Twice in China 00:02:59 Negotiation Styles Between Western and Chinese Companies 00:06:11 Cultural Differences in Business Ethics 00:07:08 Honeymoon Period in Business Relationships 00:08:41 Negotiating with Chinese Partners 00:11:27 Recommended Books to Prepare for China 00:17:47 Future Economic Relations Between the U.S. and China 00:24:21 Advantages of China in Global Competition 00:25:02 Advantages of the U.S. in Global CompetitionConnect with Kenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kenwilcoxsvb/Buy Ken's book:https://www.amazon.com/China-Business-Conundrum-Win-Win-Companies/dp/1394294166 Visit Gene's author website:https://www.provocativechina.com/Buy Gene's books:https://www.amazon.com/Gene-J.-Hsu/e/B092FYDCN7

Part 1 of 2: Provocative China Podcast presents a conversation with Ken Wilcox, former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank and the author of The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice. Listen to Ken's firsthand trials and tribulations trying to set up a joint venture in China between SVB and the CCP. His experience is fascinating—and sometimes maddening—filled with unexpected assertions from Chinese counterparts right out of the Art of War playbook, highlighting key cultural differences and, as Ken puts it, deeply convoluted negotiations that expose our Western naivety regarding doing business in China. No one in China has read the book "Getting To Yes," so if you are armed with these tactics and strategies, YOU WILL FAIL IN CHINA!In our conversation, Ken dives into the struggles Western businesses face in China, from the risks of technology transfer to navigating the morality and ethics of Chinese business negotiations. He also shares some lessons he learned from his missteps along the way. Whether you're in business or just curious about U.S.-China relations, this episode is packed with honest, down-to-earth advice from someone who's been through it all.Part 100:00:08 Introduction 00:01:19 Perceptions of China in 2008 vs. Today 00:03:08 Lectures from Chinese Counterparts 00:10:24 Learning Chinese Language and Culture 00:23:16 Inadvertent Technology TransferConnect with Kenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kenwilcoxsvb/Buy Ken's book:https://www.amazon.com/China-Business-Conundrum-Win-Win-Companies/dp/1394294166 Visit Gene's author website:https://www.provocativechina.com/Buy Gene's books:https://www.amazon.com/Gene-J.-Hsu/e/B092FYDCN7 

Hi, I'm Gene, a stay-at-home dad raising my son, Jayden, in Orange County, where we meet many kids from China. Watching their interactions made me realize the importance of language and cultural awareness in friendships.That's why I created the What Do You Say To A Friend From China book series! 

The world's first Mandarin-Chinese language and cultural guide for learners of any age, but especially for kids.Jayden has a friend, Evan, who's from China. Discover everything Evan has taught Jayden about Chinese culture and how he became his best friend. He'll also share a bit of Chinese history from their perspective because this also influences Chinese thinking.This guide is not a textbook. Instead, Jayden aims to provide additional cultural understanding to create a fun Chinese learning journey. He will explain what Evan and his parents and grandparents think when they say or do strange and unusual things. Jayden will teach you essential Chinese words, phrases, and cultural nuances beyond their translations so you can learn what to say to a friend from China.Watch free video books, Mandarin Storytime lessons, and more:www.youtube.com/@chinamyth#MandarinForKids #LearnChinese #ChineseForBeginners #LearnMandarin #ChineseCultureForKids #UnderstandingChina

What Should Danny Do? is an innovative, interactive book that empowers kids with the understanding that their choices will shape their days, and ultimately their lives into what they will be.It is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon with almost 20,000+ FIVE STAR ratings, and now it has been translated into Chinese and read it both languages.For more Mandarin Storytime Videos and What Do You Say To A Friend From China books:https://www.provocativechina.com/#childrensocialskills #beginningchinese #storytime #mandarinchinese #learnchinesefree #learnchinese #kidschinese

What do you say to a friend from another culture when playing together? How can remembering what our parents say help us enjoy our activities more? When Jayden goes to the zoo with his best friend from China, they discover new shared experiences. Their customs and habits aren't always similar, yet they have the best time of their lives.So, what will you say next time playing with a friend from another culture?This book is available on Amazon, Kindle, and coming soon on Audible.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9YNJ2W8 (What Do You Say series)

Little Blue Truck is a joyful cacophony of animal and truck sounds that will have youngsters beeping and quacking—and begging for one more go-round! Little Blue Truck is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.But, how well does it translate into Mandarin Chinese? Watch, listen, and learn with the latest MANDARIN STORYTIME where we curate imagination-provoking stories with Mandarin Chinese translations for all of our cross-cultural kiddos.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pWVaIbZYU0U#aliceschertle #littlebluetruck #storytime #kidsbooks #mandarinchinese #culturalstories #learnchinesefree #learnchinese #Mandarin #friendshipbooks

Has the nature of Guanxi changed in the post-COVID era of doing business in China?Thirteen years ago, my personal driver in Shanghai invited my wife and me to a lavish, relatively speaking, dinner party to celebrate my birthday with his relatives. This dinner celebration is unusual for any Western leader assigned a driver in China because these drivers usually lack the Guanxi or cultural incentive to suggest such a gesture to their clients. In the Chinese hierarchical system, the higher-level person usually organizes and pays for these occasions.Why did my driver, XiaoHe (小何), insist on this overture, and what were the reciprocal personal benefits, referred to 利益 (Lìyì), in Chinese?#ChinaBusiness #ChineseCulture #Covid19 #Psychology #Communications #China #CCP #USChina #Tradewar #Geopoliticshttp://provocativechina.com/

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is an all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, it has sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds.But, how well does it translate into Mandarin Chinese?Watch, listen, and learn with the latest MANDARIN STORYTIME where we curate imagination-provoking stories with Mandarin Chinese translations for all of our cross-cultural kiddos.Watch Video: https://youtu.be/A4ynsLmP_ew#ericcarle #hungrycaterpillar #storytime #kidsbooks #mandarinchinese #culturalstories #learnchinesefree #learnchinese #Mandarin

Enjoy the second Mandarin Storytime video, where we continue to curate imagination-provoking stories and Mandarin Chinese translations for our cross-cultural kiddos.This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn't so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared. What Do You Do With a Problem? is a story for anyone, at any age by #1 New York Times Best Seller, Kobi Yamada, but how does this story read in Chinese? Does it capture the same imagination and inspiration in Mandarin?#storytime #kidsbooks #mandarinchinese #Chineseculture #culturalstories #learnchinesefree #learnchinese #Mandarin #KobiYamadahttps://youtu.be/JCjW5UP1Krg (Watch on YouTube)Gene's What Do You Say (to a friend from China) children's books can be found on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.https://www.amazon.com/Gene-J.-Hsu/e/B092FYDCN7

Raising my 4-year-old son, Jayden, in Irvine, California, has inspired me to create the type of content I would like to share with him growing up in a multicultural environment with so many classmates from China.My goal is to curate and translate imagination-provoking stories for all cross-cultural kiddos who aspire to excel in the collective harmony of US-China relations.Listening to great stories while learning a little Mandarin Chinese is excellent exposure for our kids today, and I hope you can watch this video with your little one, too.#storytime #kidsbooks #mandarinchinese #Chineseculture #culturalstories #learnchinesefree #learnchinesehttps://youtu.be/voG4GzRhdl8 (Watch Full Video)

#DiverseBooks #CulturalAwareness #LearnChinese #MulticulturalKids #ChineseCulturePurchase on AmazonA perfect "What do you say to a Friend from China" companion to listen, read, and learn with your little one, this audio production includes Jayden's real voice to create an interactive, immersive listening experience. What daddy's says is spoken by his real daddy.This is the story of a boy, Jayden, who meets a strange kid from a foreign land who doesn't speak English and doesn't know how to share. They meet each other at the same playground every day. Their initial interaction isn't pleasant. Still, they learn to share, explore new things, and become best friends.Gradually, through curiosity and imagination, they become best friends. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who wants to make lasting friends across cultural similarities. It's a story to inspire you to welcome diversity, celebrate differences, and embrace the ups and downs of making new friends that last forever.Jayden always remembers what "his daddy says," even if he doesn't always behave accordingly, so parents can gently teach their little ones positive life lessons like sharing and being thoughtful of others.So, what will you say next time when you meet someone new?Purchase on Amazon

Isn't the Art of War predicated on overcoming opponents psychologically?More important than China's five thousand years of continuous history is the collective memory and experiences of Chinese people today and how it affects their cultural psychology for business negotiations and cooperation.Few people approach cross-cultural communications with this degree of empathy, but should we?UPCOMING BOOKStrategic Pragmatism for De-Risking Post-COVID China: Circumnavigating Cultural and Psychological Landmines Inside the Chinese Arena is a timely and indispensable guide for Westerners seeking to understand how to collaborate with Chinese stakeholders in the post-pandemic era. Drawing upon an overview of China's historical relationship with the West and how perceptions and misperceptions evolve, this book helps readers develop a winning approach to managing the interpersonal relationships they will need to succeed—Guanxi. This book serves students, entrepreneurs, and business leaders curious about assembling a repertoire of tactics and strategies that better align with the emotional psychologies of Chinese players and the rigid national sentiments they exhibit inside the Chinese arena.New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/

How have the keys to success evolved in China's NEW post-Covid Normal?Regardless of your opinions about China, you are undoubtedly aware of our collective challenge to improve cross-cultural communication and work more collaboratively. Prior misunderstandings that could more easily be forgiven or even funny are more contentious today and require a higher level of awareness to reconcile. COVID-19, Trumpism, and heightened nationalism in the Xi era created a perfect storm of skepticism on both sides that will cascade into dysfunction without new communication patterns to combat its fatigue.Psychological Awareness Tactics and Solutions in upcoming episodeshttp://provocativechina.com/#ChinaBusiness #ChineseCulture #Covid19 #Psychology #Communications #China #CCP #USChina #Tradewar #Geopolitics

Pragmatic Psychology Explained!Which factors are most important for navigating China business today?I believe two ideas capture the essence of piloting your Guanxi engine toward the best possible outcomes in the Chinese business arena...Pragmatism and Psychology. #chinabusiness #chineseculture #artofwar #guanxi #communications #negotiations #psychologyhttps://www.provocativechina.com/blog/sp6

This is “The Chinese Business Arena” .. And today we're going to discuss the fallacy of our collective myopia in the post-Covid-19 era for doing business in China. We're going to review the REAL CULPRITS that cause communications breaking down with our Chinese counterparts, and I'm going to show you how to operate this...THE GUANXI ENGINE#chinabusiness #Guanxi #chineseculture #Face #Communications #China #Mandarin #learnChineseNew Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/

History is woven from different narratives, perspectives, and interpretations, and there is a saying that "History is written by victors." Perhaps more poignantly, Hermann Göring, Churchill's enemy in World War II, is recorded as saying, "The victor will always be the judge, and the vanquished the accused" at the Nuremberg trials. From the Western perspective, China has never been the victor, so our history is the only one we prescribe. Today, as the historically defeated, colonized, and once unequally divided China rises in power and influence, most Westerners fail to contextualize their perspective of history and its collective psychological effect.UPCOMING BOOKStrategic Pragmatism for De-Risking Post-COVID China: Circumnavigating Cultural and Psychological Landmines Inside the Chinese Arena is a timely and indispensable guide for Westerners seeking to understand how to collaborate with Chinese stakeholders in the post-pandemic era. Drawing upon an overview of China's historical relationship with the West and how perceptions and misperceptions evolve, this book helps readers develop a winning approach to managing the interpersonal relationships they will need to succeed—Guanxi. This book serves students, entrepreneurs, and business leaders curious about assembling a repertoire of tactics and strategies that better align with the emotional psychologies of Chinese players and the rigid national sentiments they exhibit inside the Chinese arena.New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/

As a Western leader in China, should you be concerned that promoting someone invariably leads to others feeling apprehensive (焦虑 Jiāolǜ)?Managing Chinese employees is simple: tell them what to do.Leading Chinese employees is complicated for Western leaders, requiring a deep understanding of their cultural and emotional psychologies. Their responses, usually in the form of 'lip service,' are cultural displays of respect and a pragmatic way of deepening Guanxi by giving Face. Rarely do Chinese people reveal their true feelings or intentions, as their reasoning is circular and their perspective of 'Truth' is relative.UPCOMING BOOKStrategic Pragmatism for De-Risking Post-COVID China: Circumnavigating Cultural and Psychological Landmines Inside the Chinese Arena is a timely and indispensable guide for Westerners seeking to understand how to collaborate with Chinese stakeholders in the post-pandemic era. Drawing upon an overview of China's historical relationship with the West and how perceptions and misperceptions evolve, this book helps readers develop a winning approach to managing the interpersonal relationships they will need to succeed—Guanxi. This book serves students, entrepreneurs, and business leaders curious about assembling a repertoire of tactics and strategies that better align with the emotional psychologies of Chinese players and the rigid national sentiments they exhibit inside the Chinese arena.New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/

The term 'Chinese arena' describes any business scenario with participants from mainland China. This term is apt because it encapsulates the emotional and psychological stresses that dominate when values and ideologies clash. Accepting alternative paradigms is possible when we imagine learning tactics for a new 'game' in a new field of play. Tradeoffs feel less personal, and withdrawing ethical and moral considerations become more acceptable. Furthermore, when we reimagine our experiences in China as a game dominated by psychological warfare, like poker, we replace judgment with curiosity and craft a new persona conditioned to win the China game inside the Chinese arena. Instead of studying ancient strategies written over two thousand years ago, we will extrapolate Art of War tactics that Chinese people utilize subconsciously based on common behavior patterns, and we will develop winning tactics that work in the new normal of post-COVID China.UPCOMING BOOKStrategic Pragmatism for De-Risking Post-COVID China: Circumnavigating Cultural and Psychological Landmines Inside the Chinese Arena is a timely and indispensable guide for Westerners seeking to understand how to collaborate with Chinese stakeholders in the post-pandemic era. Drawing upon an overview of China's historical relationship with the West and how perceptions and misperceptions evolve, this book helps readers develop a winning approach to managing the interpersonal relationships they will need to succeed—Guanxi. This book serves students, entrepreneurs, and business leaders curious about assembling a repertoire of tactics and strategies that better align with the emotional psychologies of Chinese players and the rigid national sentiments they exhibit inside the Chinese arena.New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/

Every interaction in China can either improve a relationship or trigger a cloak of deception called goodwill extraction. While this might sound dramatic, it simply contrasts the possible outcomes of every engagement you'll encounter doing business in China. Once you understand your interactions in the proper cultural context, you will no longer be surprised by any response or development. In hindsight, it was entirely predictable when a trusted local partner in Nanjing began lying, cheating, and stealing from our company. When a deficit of goodwill reaches a tipping point, it is natural in Chinese psychology to seek substitutes in other parts of the local value chain. Westerners call it corruption, but in Chinese culture, this behavior is justified and socially acceptable. In my upcoming book, we will refer to any "bad" behavior as GOODWILL EXTRACTION because when your Guanxi engine isn't properly maintained and running smoothly, even good relationships will veer off course, and avoiding a fatal crash should be the priority of anyone competing inside the Chinese arena.UPCOMING BOOKStrategic Pragmatism for De-Risking Post-COVID China: Circumnavigating Cultural and Psychological Landmines Inside the Chinese Arena is a timely and indispensable guide for Westerners seeking to understand how to collaborate with Chinese stakeholders in the post-pandemic era. Drawing upon an overview of China's historical relationship with the West and how perceptions and misperceptions evolve, this book helps readers develop a winning approach to managing the interpersonal relationships they will need to succeed—Guanxi. This book serves students, entrepreneurs, and business leaders curious about assembling a repertoire of tactics and strategies that better align with the emotional psychologies of Chinese players and the rigid national sentiments they exhibit inside the Chinese arena.New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/

New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/#chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19

New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/#chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19

New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/#chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19

New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/#chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19

New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/#chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19

New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/#chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19

New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/#chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19

New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/#chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19

How do you perceive China TODAY (post-COVID), and are you aware of how YOUR PERCEPTIONS affect how your Chinese counterpart perceives you?Questions about China in our collective Western consciousness have ebbed and flowed over the centuries, from an exotic oriental kingdom with vast riches to "Yellow Peril," provoking Western fears in the mid-nineteenth century that Asians, in particular the Chinese, would invade our lands and disrupt our values, to becoming our largest economic trading partner at the turn of the century to biggest threat and most consequential geopolitical competitor today.The only thing that has endured that we can agree on is that China matters!UPCOMING BOOKStrategic Pragmatism for De-Risking Post-COVID China: Circumnavigating Cultural and Psychological Landmines Inside the Chinese Arena is a timely and indispensable guide for Westerners seeking to understand how to collaborate with Chinese stakeholders in the post-pandemic era. Drawing upon an overview of China's historical relationship with the West and how perceptions and misperceptions evolve, this book helps readers develop a winning approach to managing the interpersonal relationships they will need to succeed—Guanxi. This book serves students, entrepreneurs, and business leaders curious about assembling a repertoire of tactics and strategies that better align with the emotional psychologies of Chinese players and the rigid national sentiments they exhibit inside the Chinese arena.

Chinese reasoning is circular, and they communicate in an indirect, Face-giving manner. They are also hyper-nationalistic and emotionally sensitive to perceived slights, injustices, and accusations.How should you respond when Chinese counterparts ask for your opinion about politically sensitive topics?How do you avoid falling into a no-win discussion trap?https://www.provocativechina.com/

https://www.genejhsu.com/SCUU2024As we enter 2024, what are the trends affecting US-China relations, and what factors are within our control and influence?As an observer, most geopolitical flashpoints are trending negatively. We all know what they are because we are bombarded constantly with reminders in both mainstream and social media while disinformation propaganda campaigns continue to polarize our civil discourse.Within my control, I am sharing the entire Solving CHINA's Unknown Unknowns program for free to anyone who feels we CAN do better in our personal, business, and political relations with our Chinese counterparts.4 modules, 25 video lessons, and a 100-page workbook is my attempt to help my Western friends and colleagues reimagine their "Guanxi" relationships to create more constructive communications with counterparts in China.https://www.genejhsu.com/SCUU2024#uschina #chineseculture #chinabusiness #learnchinese

Audio sample for The Chinese Honeymoon Period audiobook on coming soon to audible.Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gene-J.-Hsu/e/B092FYDCN7#audiobooks #chinabusiness #chinaexpat #chineseculture #chinese #learnchinese

RSVP for Weekly Speak, Learn, Practice, Master (SLPM) Chinese Language & Cultural Interactive MeetupsBeginning July 19, 2023 at 10:00am PST"You must be more open-minded and flexible to succeed in China"https://www.genejhsu.com/ (Free RSVP)I'm sure you've heard this advice before? It may be good advice, but it is vague and nonsensical because these suggestions cannot be quantified or qualified in the proper cultural context.vague 费话 fèihuà (to talk at length / to waste one's breath)nonsensical 废话 fèihuà (nonsense / rubbish / superfluous words / gently sarcastic = No kidding!)These words are catchphrases that allow failure to have an excuse rather than being a prescription for elevating performance. So I'll be hosting weekly Zoom interactive workshops for the rest of 2023.Practice key Chinese phrases in the proper cultural contextRole play essential Guanxi rituals with real-time feedbackDiscover critical psychological factors at play in the Chinese arenaMaster perception management with Chinese counterpartsRSVP once and you'll be invited to each weekly session for the rest of 2023, receive a free copy of The Chinese Honeymoon Period, and receive early access to EXACTLY WHAT TO SAY IN CHINA manuscript.10:00am PST bi-weekly sessions starting on July 19, 20237:00pm PST bi-weekly sessions starting on July 26, 2023Demonstrating flexibility and open-mindedness in China is challenging due to cultural differences and inadequate translations, so this interactive event is a must for anyone that wants to be perceived more positively by all Chinese stakeholders.Learn the psychological rules of reciprocity and how to craft a persona that leads and inspires in China."A cultural dichotomy is just a contrast that lacks curiosity."https://www.genejhsu.com/ (Free RSVP)#chinabusiness #chineseculture #speakchinese #mandarinchinese #expatchinese #chineselanguage #chinaexpat #mandarin #chinese #china

Do you need help building successful business relationships (GUANXI 关系) and negotiating more smoothly with Chinese counterparts? Have you ever been perplexed why your goodwill gestures in China appear well-received but rarely yield their intended outcomes?This Chinese language and cultural immersion experience examined how to create a new China persona and approach (modus operandi) that results in more positive and fruitful interaction patterns with Chinese partners. Perception management in the Chinese cultural context is analyzed within five levels of ascension to construct a development plan based on different experience levels and psychological profiles.After this session, you'll begin wondering whether you've been focusing on the wrong things to elevate your success in doing business in China, and you can contact us to access more content, training, and coaching to know EXACTLY WHAT TO SAY IN CHINA.https://www.genejhsu.com/#chinabusiness #chineseculture #speakchinese #mandarin #chineselanguage #expatchinese

Prime your mindset and psychology to immersion yourself in our next Chinese language and cultural experience on June 22. Tactics for the Chinese Psychological ArenaWhy "Trust" isn't worth mentioning in China"Getting Things Done" in China has its Pitfalls (想办法)Open-Minded in China ChallengeVague or Nonsensical in Chinesehttps://www.genejhsu.com/ms4levelup - RSVP for MS4: Level Up Your MO (modus operandi) in China on June 22, 2023 for our next Chinese language and cultural immersion Meetup experience.#chinabusiness #chineseculture #speakchinese #mandarin #chineselanguage #expatchinese

In this Meetup (May 11, 2023 Replay), we debunk common China myths that can lead to poor assumptions and attitudes when doing business in China. We discuss Chinese cultural dichotomies with the West and Art of War tactics that can be employed to create more constructive communication patterns and better outcomes. TimestampsSelf-Introduction Rituals [00:04:08] Gene explains the importance of self-introduction rituals in Chinese culture and how they can open more doors in China than just speaking Chinese.Cultural Dichotomies [00:04:58] Gene discusses the importance of understanding Chinese cultural dichotomies with the West to walk further in China in your own shoes.Paratrooper Manager [00:08:32] Gene explains the concept of a paratrooper manager in China, which metaphorically describes how Chinese people feel about China expats or foreigners assigned to live and work in China.Self-Introduction Rituals [00:09:29] Gene discusses the importance of self-introduction rituals and a scorecard to maximize opportunities to deepen Guanxi.Chinese Cultural Dichotomies [00:13:04] Gene explains the difference between how Westerners and Chinese people view the law and authority differently.Negotiations in China [00:17:52] Gene contrasts how Americans and Chinese people typically approach negotiations differently.Importance of ongoing relationship [00:19:42] Chinese people continue to deepen their relationship with you even after the contract is signed. Why is this important, and how should you adapt?Cultural dichotomy of time [00:23:49] Westerners view time as linear, while Chinese people view it as relative. What other differences exist, and why is it important?Deliberate ambiguity as a weapon [00:28:14] How can this tactic be employed to gain an advantage in negotiations?Importance of cultural dichotomies [00:29:31] Gene discusses the importance of understanding cultural differences and not being judgmental towards Chinese behaviors. Why?Deliberate silence in negotiations [00:31:04] Gene advises Westerners to be deliberately silent during negotiations in China, as it can create an advantage and reduce circular conversations.https://www.genejhsu.com/#chinabusiness #chineseculture #speakchinese #mandarin #chineseemployees #chinaexpat #chinese #china #negotiations

April 20, 2023 - You might think leading Chinese employees is simple due to their respect for hierarchy, but this presumption needs to consider the hazards of interpreting Face-giving pantomimes literally, often mistakenly. While we appreciate their song and dance performance, we must purposefully orchestrate the final act.As we develop an awareness of the importance of TONE, literally and figuratively, and how to sidestep cultural landmines hidden in our dichotomies, more productive communication patterns will emerge.Still, we can accelerate the creation of a new reality with specific pointers regarding how we interact with local Chinese staff and direct reports.Additionally, we will discuss Chinese work ethics in relation to their values and how it affects their behavior, both seen and unseen, known and unknown and where their priorities lie.00:24 自我介绍 My Self-Introduction06:56 What do Chinese employees value most in their jobs?09:13 合作，我们的合作，合作愉快 Chinese Phrases Warm-up19:58 Attitude-Tone MS1 Recap28.53 Delicate Balance of Priorities32:27 Chinese Work Ethics & Values https://youtu.be/8e6BnRGeEZQ (Watch on YouTube) #chinabusiness #chineseculture #speakchinese #mandarin #chineseemployees #chinaexpat #chinesehttps://www.genejhsu.com/ (RSVP our next Mandarin Savvy Meetup Event)

March 8, 2023 HIGHLIGHT REELS - Knowledge is POWER.Suppose you boil down what Sun Tzu teaches in the Art of War (顺子兵法 Shùnzi bīngfǎ). It comes down to understanding how your competitors think, how they are likely to behave, and exercising tactics based on the increasing likelihood of influencing them to your advantage.Success in the Chinese arena begins with AWARENESS (意识 yìshí) and then developing tactics and counter-tactics (方法 | 技巧 fāngfǎ | jìqiǎo) for their conscious and subconscious tendencies during negotiations.Most of the role playing and interactive portions have been removed to highlight the concepts covered during the first portion of this experience.AGENDACuriosity Exercise Chinese Phrases Warm-Up Guanxi Engine Introduction Cultural Dichotomy Business Primer Art of War Negotiation Tactics  For more information about Mandarin Savvy Chinese Language and Cultural Immersion Meetups:W: https://www.genejhsu.com/E: info@emechina.us#chinabusiness #chineseculture #speakchinese #mandarin #chineselanguage #expatchinese #guanxi #workshop #meetups

March 8, 2023 HIGHLIGHT REELS - Chinese Cultural dichotomies with the West categorize value differences likely to cause frustration and conflict and redirect opportunities for cooperation toward unintended disorder, confusion, and chaos.Everything in business involves negotiation in one form or another. Yet, this activity with counterparts in China often leads to promising outcomes that turn sour or a long- drawn-out process that dampens the initial excitement and optimism of cooperating. Either way, it is a cultural dichotomy we need to reconcile before proceeding.Most of the role playing and interactive portions have been removed to highlight the concepts covered during the first portion of this experience.AGENDA Curiosity Exercise Chinese Phrases Warm-Up Guanxi Engine Introduction Cultural Dichotomy Business Primer Art of War Negotiation Tactics  For more information about Mandarin Savvy Chinese Language and Cultural Immersion Meetups:W: https://www.genejhsu.com/E: info@emechina.us#chinabusiness #chineseculture #speakchinese #mandarin #chineselanguage #expatchinese #guanxi #workshop #meetups