Letter from China
Does anyone care about the Shanghai World Expo 2010?
The Chinese are buzzing about next year’s World Expo in Shanghai. But Aussie expat Andrew Collins thinks the locals are underwhelmed. Nevertheless, commercial opportunities abound for local and foreign businesses.
Letter from China – Innovate, or else…
The Chinese word for “crisis” is often erroneously thought to be composed of two characters: one representing danger and the other representing opportunity. Etymological nuance aside, how you see the ‘glass’ will ultimately determine how you perform through a crisis. The Chinese are very good at planning for such an event. After all, it’s all in Sun Tzu’s ‘Art of War’.
Letter from China | Meetings – how many will it take?
The term “losing face” is big in China. Mistakes are a blight on someone’s reputation and must be hidden and protected at all times. Truth and foresight can be impaired if “face” is involved. It supersedes all other qualities and motives.
Letter from China | China, one scoop at a time
Shanghai. You would think that in China – with its growing power base, its population of more than 1.4bn people and its status as a vibrant international hub – getting a scoop of ice-cream on your desert wouldn’t be so difficult, right? It sounds silly, but this sort of request can be way out of [...]
Find Us on facebook
Sponsored by How to become a Key Person of Influence
Key People enjoy a special status in their chosen field because they are well connected, well known, well regarded and highly valued.
Sponsored by Google
What do you know about Google AdWords? This hub was developed to answer the questions you already have, and those you haven't thought yet to ask.
Sponsored by AusIndustry
AusIndustry is a specialist program delivery division within the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.
