Aspects of intercultural cooperationEurocentrism versus Sinocentrism. What is culture Regional differences in China: economic, business, commercial (Greater China)Underlying structures of Chinese society and culture (Confucianism, Taoism, Communism) and their influence on business (planning, organization, leadership, management, work ethics, conflict management, evaluation, project management, decision making)Business Relationships, information, communicationBuilding long term relationships (Guanxi). Reciprocity. Face, having/ giving/ negotiating face. Specific features of working with translators in China. Indirect communication (saying no/yes without saying no/yes). Dealing with information. Debate and democracy versus hierarchy and Confucian ethics and the consequences for meetings, dealing with customers, presentation of your company and knowledgeFrom planned economy to market economy with ‘Chinese characteristics’Different kinds of corporate culture in China and their specific features. Legacy of the planned economy. Interference of the government in economyNegotiation with ChineseChinese strategic thinking. Specific features of negotiating in ChinaBusiness etiquette: a necessity for business or commercial success in China