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Presented by:
Omair Arif Vaseer
Chinese Name: Wa Fu
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Chinese culture embodies the philosophy of holism. Ancient
Chinese philosophers believed that all things are interrelated,
and that Heaven, Earth, and Humanity form a unified whole.
Chinese Culture
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A vast territory of about 9,600,000 sq.Km.
Ranked number 4 in the world!
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Beijing
9,596,960 square km/3,705,392 square miles, Density:350/square mile3,718,797s uare miles USA Densit : 80 /s uare mile USA
Xian
Guangzhou
Lhasa
Urumqi
Shanghai
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China is divided into 23 provinces, 5 autonomous
regions, 4 municipalities directly under the
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Chinese People
A huge population of more than 1300
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Collectivism & Individualism
Collectivist group loyalty, decision-making oriented to group welfare
Individualistic importance placed on goals and autonomy of individual
Time Orientation (developed by Chinese scholars from Confucian principles)
Long termvalue thrift and persistence
Short term value tradition, upholding social obligations and quick results
Power Distance
Low social equality, reduction of hierarchy (tend to be individualistic)
High recognized authorities should not be challenged (tend to be collectivist)
Cultural Orientation
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The Origins of Chinese
Civilization
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Mandarin is the most widely spoken form of
Chinese.
Chinese language has more native speakers
than any other languages.
Chinese language is mostly spoken in China,
Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Chinese language (Mandarin Chinese) is one
of the six official languages used by the United
Nations.
Chinese language is written with symbols.
Writing and Language
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Chinese characters are written within a square framework, so they are
sometimes referred to in Chinese as "square writing."
Evolution of the character "" (ri, sun)
Evolution of the characters (yu, fish) and (ma, horse)
Chinese Characters
Writing and Language
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Fragments of oracle bone script,
Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC)
Bronze tallies of Lord Qi of E,
Warring States Period (475-221 BC)
The evolution of Chinese characters and calligraphy provides
insight into the development of human society.
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Terracotta warriors of Qin Shihuang, Pit 2, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC)
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Buddhist Statue,
Longmen Grottoes
(post-5th century AD)
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Forbidden City, Beijing
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Jichang Garden, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province
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Confucianism emerged between the 6th through 5th century BC.
Its founder, Confucius, expanded upon ancient Chinese concepts
of humanism. He emphasized the value of the individual, the
cultivation of personal ethics, and the importance of moral
character. The concepts of benevolence (ren
) and propriety ( li) were the central tenants of Confucianism, and became the
foundation of mainstream Chinese culture.
Chinese Philosophy
Confucianism
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Portrait of Confucius (551-479 BC)
rny lzh
Benevolence, to
be humanity,
mercy andkindness;Justness, to be
righteousness ;
Rituals, custom
and law, to be
polite;Wisdom, to be
knowledgeable
and welleducated;royalty, faithfulreliableaccountable,
responsible,
creditable.
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Gift giving
Dont give a clock as a gift
Dont give a green hat to a man as a gift
Some unlucky number should be avoided
such as 4. Chinese lucky numbers are 6, 8or 9
Red represents prosperity and luck
Golden represents harvest and wealth
Generally white and black are not right color
for wrapping gifts
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Gestures in Chinese Culture
Nodding is used to greet somebody.
Keep gestures and unusual facial expressions to a minimum.
Chinese do not use their hands when speaking, and are
annoyed by people who do.
Avoid touching, as Chinese people dislike being touched by
strangers.
Always acknowledge the most senior member in a group first.
There is not an emphasis on emotions in China, so be careful
on how often you use them.
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Business Attire - MEN
In Chinese business culture, suits and tiesare typically worn.
It is important to wear conservative colors.
For formal events, wear suits and ties, but not
tuxedos.
Jeans are typically worn for casual activities.
Shorts are only acceptable when exercising.
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Business Attire - WOMEN
Woman should wear conservative suits. Donot wear anything too revealing and keep to
the conservative colors
Wear flat shoes or low heels for everyday
business.
Jeans are typically worn for casual activities.
Shorts are only acceptable when exercising.
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Conversations and Networking
Chinese should be addressed with a title and their last name.
Many Chinese adopt an English name to make it easier for
North Americans to address them.
Study China. Learn about their language, culture, history, and
geography. Chinese people appreciate this effort.
Avoid negative replies. Negative replies are impolite.
If Chinese people say things like this is not a serious problem,
or this is not a big deal, it usually means there is a problem.
Expect to answer intrusive questions about your age, income,title, family status and other personal topics.
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Meetings, Presentations & Negotiation
Tactics
Always be on time for a meeting or appointment. Being late isan insult.
If you are handed a business card, make sure to look at it before
you put it away.
When designing presentations, keep material in black and white.
Remember that China is a Communist country, so negotiations
and presentations must be set up to support the Communistparty.
Do not mention deadlines. Remain patient, as Chinese like to
extend negotiations beyond official deadlines.
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Dinner Etiquette
Always arrive on time.
Do not discuss business during the meal.
Always leave some food on your plate. A clean plate
indicates that you were not given enough food, and
this is a huge insult.
Leave some tea in your cup if you do not want a refill.
Slurping and belching at the table can be perfectly
acceptable.
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Other
Surprisingly, gift giving in Chinese business culture isforbidden, because this gesture is considered bribery.
Some businesses still practice gift giving, but the
safest thing to do is avoid it.
Keep in mind that Chinese businesses are very
family-oriented.
Remember that Chinese business culture is very
hierarchical. It is very important to respect seniority.
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Like music, dance, painting and drama.
China regards eating as an art.
Chinese people generally do not use knives or forks.
Cooking, frying is completely absent from authentic Chinese
Cuisine.
Chinese cuisine is very much about the harmonization of the
food.
Most common ingredients are vegetables, boiled rice, seafood and chicken.
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BeijingdishDumpling
Sping Roll
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H
means
peace
and
harmony
Chinese culture emphasizes harmony. It
respects the differences between cultures
and civilizations, in accordance with the
traditional Chinese philosophy of "seeking
unity in diversity." Chinese culture provides
a unique foundation from which to learn
from other cultures, maximize creativity,
and pursue self-improvement.
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Xie xie ni men
Thank you very much.
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