The Expat’s Guide to Regional Management Roles in China
Few opportunities for foreign regional management have arisen as a result of China’s rapid economic growth in the last few decades. China’s massive consumer market and relatively low operational costs …
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Top Cities in China for Foreign Regional Managers to Explore
Shanghai: China’s Glitzy Gateway As China’s financial capital and most cosmopolitan city, Shanghai tops the list for most foreign regional managers. This bustling metropolis fuses East and West – towering …
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Networking in China: Making Connections as a Foreign Regional Manager
As a foreign regional manager in China, effectively networking is key to your success. From sealing deals to navigating office politics, your network of contacts opens doors. Understanding the unique …
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Salary Expectations: What Foreign Regional Managers Can Anticipate in China
Foreign regional managers wishing to work in China should evaluate their experience, education, Chinese language abilities, and city when analyzing wage offers. New managers with fewer than 5 years of …
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Cultural Etiquette for Foreign Regional Managers in Chinese Business Settings
In Chinese business culture, hierarchy matters tremendously. Foreign managers must remember to show utmost respect to senior leaders in all verbal and nonverbal communications. Causing colleagues to “lose face” through …
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Work-Life Balance Tips for Foreign Managers in China
China’s rapid growth demands hard driving work ethics from companies to stay competitive. Common expectations of six day office hours plus post-dinner client meetings push managers to overdrive. Despite technology …
2023-12-28
Expanding Your Career: Opportunities in China’s Tier 2 Cities for Foreign Managers
After managerial stints in Beijing or Shanghai, often ponder – what’s next? While moving back home remains one option, ambitious leaders also consider expanding within China itself as a career …
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How Foreign Managers Can Thrive in China’s Dynamic Market
Rarely does a day pass without fierce new market entrants, shifting regulations or consumer habit changes in China. Early adopting tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent set the innovation pace …
2023-12-28
Overcoming Language Barriers in the Workplace for Foreign Managers in China
Foreign managers in China must appreciate cultural differences. It’s about understanding Chinese culture, not simply language. The notion of ‘face’, or mianzi, is important in business. Respect and decency are …
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