Comments on: 7 Deadly Perceptions About Doing Business with China

By: Joey Finoke

Joey Finoke — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:34:10 +0000

Chinese are sneaky. Dont do business with them, you will never really get a ‘deal’ and no matter what hoops you jump through they will never respect you (not that respect means anything in business anymore). Better off doing business with non-communist 3rd world nations for our cheap plastic goods and all important computer chips we use to keep this country safe. Greedy business people are the true downfall of our country (USA). Greed is the real reason we are in this situation. Business people have no sense of pride in their country, they only want to make cash. Shame on all of you.

By: Bill Peterson

Bill Peterson — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:10:28 +0000

I found the article to be rooted in the China “mystique” as a way of excusing their unethical business practices. I dealt for many years with partners who would steal ideas and IP without the slightest thought of a “relationship.” True enough, internal business is built upon relationships, but when a company the size of Foxconn (Hon Hai) distributes the book “Agenda” to all of its managers…that tells you that they know they cannot compete using their internal, feudal, antiquated rules.

By: Murphy Wlaschin

Murphy Wlaschin — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:14:09 +0000

Impressive article! We do NO business in China but I think the points you make are applicable to many Eastern cultures. As Americans we need to get over the old way of thinking we are “it” and move forward with the realization that we live in a global community whether we like it or not…I will file this information away and (hopefully) remember to access it when the time is right.

By: Francis Koh

Francis Koh — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:26:04 +0000

China is not a homogeneous country and therefore customs and cultures vary from one region to another. Drinking bai jiu may get closer in one region, in another it’s Johnny Walker. But the guiding principle applies always – Sharing of good time is the key to building cloer relationship. Discretion keeps you around longer and will earn you respect. Balance and harmony sustains relationships.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:26:04 +0000

Perception #8 It is possible to develop these relationships with out having to drink bai jiu. This simply isn’t possible. It is imperative that you learn to drink this and buy many rounds for your guests. LOL