About China (Our concern with prices

just when we deal with vendors).

Facts about Chinese People:
1. China Has A Coconut Culture :

This food-themed metaphor when interacting with people from different cultures. China
is considered a coconut culture, while the United States is considered a peach culture. A
coconut culture is one where people present a formal exterior and close friendships are
earned over time. Chinese people may present a stony exterior, but they are just as kind
and welcoming as any other culture.

2. Family Is A Top Priority :

In Western culture, if you meet an adult that still lives with their parents you may begin
to make negative assumptions about their lifestyle. close family ties are much more
common and much more positive. Respect and close
relationships with parents and children are the norm in
China In social psychology, a stereotype is an

over-generalized belief about a particular

3. The Chinese Have Stereotypes About Westerners
Too: category of people.

The stereotypes we have in the West about Chinese

people are often based on harmful beliefs that cast them in a bad light The Chinese have
their own stereotypes about foreigners that might impact your relationships. For
example, many in China believe that all foreigners are wealthy.

4. Chinese People Can Remember Wars Fought At Home:

World War 2 was devastating to the Chinese mainland, as millions of Chinese and
Japanese died there in the war. Adding to this, China experienced another civil war
immediately afterward, and many Chinese people also fought and died in the Korean
War. Remembering this past will be helpful if you ever discuss politics or history with a
Chinese friend. Their recent history gives them different values and concerns when it
comes to government and China's place in the world.
5. Health Is Major Motivator :

Traditional medicine beliefs about hot and cold temperatures in the body. The Chinese
will often wear winter layers much longer than foreigners deem appropriate to keep off
the winter chill. Likewise, hot water is seen as the healthy option even in the heat of
summer.

6. Personal Space Is Much Smaller In China:

Blame it on the collectivist society and urban expansion, but Chinese people are simply
much more comfortable in tight spaces than foreigners. Whether it is a crowded metro
car, or simply a conversation over a table, foreigners often feel a bit of claustrophobia in
China

7. Different Philosophies Created Very Different Cultures:

In China, the culture has been shaped largely by the tenants of eastern philosophies and
religions like Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. In each of these beliefs, values
include harmony, fortune, and community. Chinese people often shy away from outright
conflict.

8. Chinese People Speak Bluntly But Not Always:

rhetoric

In China, however, opinion can be given very directly and language designed to have a
without building much of a relationship. the blunt way many
persuasive or impressive effect
Chinese people speak to foreigners.

9. Chinese People Will Be Eager To Practice English :

speaking very directly about the subject

They are taught English as part of their school curriculum and
matter...without taking the time/effort
most likely spend the hours after school at an English training
to put things "delicately" so as not to off
program. All this study means that many of China's young
end anybody.
people, even if they have never left the country, will be excited
to say hello. They do not expect foreigners to have very good
Chinese language abilities and are usually surprised and
impressed when foreigners give it a try.
10. Merchants Are More Flexible :

The bartering system in China also aligns with this fact. Chinese people will expect you
to make them an offer on goods that do not have a price tag. The conversation that
develops around buying an item is a form of respect and can be a fun way to relate to
locals. They will often want to hurry through the smaller transactions and won't worry
that you are 1 or 2 Yuan short.

Hofstede's culture dimensions

Individualism/Collectivism (IDV):

China ranks 91 on IDV, meaning that they are highly collectivistic and think as a
group versus individually. This can be seen with the high amount of in-groups and
out-groups.

Power Distance (PDI) :

Power distance is the extent to which less powerful people in an organization will accept
and expect power to be distributed differently. China ranks 80 on PDI which is very high.
This means there is a lot of power distance between subordinates and superiors, but that
it is accepted and normal.

Masculinity/Femininity (MAS):

China ranks 66 for this dimension, The Chinese will often put work before family or
leisurely activities. Chinese workers will leave their families to go work at factories for
11 months out of the year

Uncertainty Avoidance (UAI):

China has a lot of rules and regulations in place to avoid ambiguous or uncertain
situations, however they are willing to bend and changes the rules as situations require it.
The Chinese language is also very ambiguous; the Chinese characters are hard to
interpret or understand if it is not your native language.

Long-term/Short-term Orientation (LTO)

they will dedicate however much time is required to achieve their goals. This is seen in the very
time consuming Chinese negotiation process, the time required to build trust and long-term
relationships, and their focus on long term results versus short term goals.
Main Ports in China
Air:

Beijing, Chengdu, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Harbin, Hohhot, Hong Kong,

Kunming, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Tianjin, Urumqi, Xiamen and Xi'an.

Land:

Alataw, Baketu, Erenhot, Friendship Pass, Hunchun, Ji'an, Kunjirap, Manzhouli, Mohe,
Nyalam (Zhangmu), Pingxiang, Ruili, Suifenhe, Tumen, Wanding, Xunke and Yadong.

Water:

Beihai, Dalian, Dangdong, Guangzhou, Haikou, Hankou, Huangpu, Jiujiang,

Lianyungang, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qingdao, Qinhuangdao, Sanya, Shanghai, Shantou,
Shenzhen, Tianjin, Weihai, Yangzhou, Yantai, Zhangjiang and Zhenjiang.

The Things which effect the trade relations between China and
Pakistan:
The Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) became China's fourth largest
importer after the European Union, US and the Hong Kong special administrative region
in the first ten months of this year. China and ASEAN countries impose no tariffs on 70
percent of bilateral trade goods at present, and this policy will be extended to 100 percent
next year.