The document provides information about China, including its history, geography, demography, economy, and business culture. It notes that China has a population of 1.3 billion people, and Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language. It also lists some of China's major cities and economic sectors like agriculture and industry. The document gives tips for meetings in China, such as being sincere, taking notes, showing curiosity, and learning some basic Chinese phrases. It concludes by mentioning that Spain has many companies doing business in China.

1. HABILIDADES DIRECTIVAS

2. Country data Economy Doing business

3. People’s Republic of China (1949) NOT Republic of China (Taiwan). "China” is derived from Cin a Persian name popularized in Europe by Marco Polo. In early usage, "china" was a term for porcelain. 中国 means "central country”.

4. People : 1.3 billion Geography : World's 4th largest country (after Russia, Canada, and US) Language: 1 st – Mandarin chinese (850 millions) 2 st – Spanish (330 millions) 3 st – English (328 millions)

5. Main cities: (urban population 43% ) Shanghai – 9 mill Beijing – 7,2 mill Hong Kong – 7 mill Wuhan – 6,6 mill Tianjin - 5 mill Guangzhou – 4,1 mill

6. Currency: Chinese yuan or renminbi = “people’s currency” (¥) (CNY) 1 st largest exporter 2 nd largest importer 3 th economy in the world with the fastest-growing for the past 30 years Coastal provinces Sectors: agriculture, industry, mineral resources

7. The Silk Road

8. First rule: Patience & politeness Greetings according to a hierarchy of age When greeting a superior or equal avoid direct eye contact Brief handshake Exchange business cards

9. Tips for meetings: Be sincere Take notes Curiosity Small gifts (not clocks) Learn some Chinese (translator)

10. Inspiration

11. Spanish companies in China: Acciona Alsa Banco Popular BBVA Cuatrecasas Fagor Electrodomésticos Ficosa Garrigues Lladró Mango Nutrexpa Telefónica Zara

12. May 1 to Oct 31, 2010 Expected Visitors:70 million

13. Shanghai, Beijing & Hong Kong Hierarchy The Silk Road