China Business Trip

The document provides information and guidelines for conducting business in China, including: 1) Appointments should not be late as it is considered insulting in Chinese business culture. Business hours are typically 8am-5pm Monday through Saturday with a lunch break from 12pm-2pm when many services shut down. 2) Gifts should be modest and not extravagant to avoid appearing as bribery. Food gifts are acceptable but avoid numbers or items associated with death. 3) Meetings involve polite small talk at the beginning and end rather than direct discussions. Senior members should lead discussions and subordinates avoid interrupting. Humility, patience and avoiding deadlines are valued in negotiations.