Adapting to Local Market Trends as a Foreign Manager in China

As a foreign manager in China, understanding local consumer behavior is key to adapting your business strategy. Chinese consumers have rapidly evolving tastes and demands shaped by cultural influences as …

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 …

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 …

The Role of Guanxi in China’s Business Environment for Foreign Managers

Foreign Managers Unlocking Opportunities through Guanxi: Building Influential Connections in China At the heart of China’s business landscape lies Guanxi (pronounced gwan-shee), a system of influential social networks and personal …

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 …

Social Media and Business: A Foreign Manager’s Guide in China

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …