business relationship in china

Business Relationship in China
Chinese business relation becomes more social relationship in few week rather than western who are more professional. Chinese share personal life including family, hobbies, political views as well. During business discussion they can spend a lots of time discussing business out of business
Seniority is important in China
Seniority is think to be very important in china especially when you are dealing with state own enterprises or governing body. It is prefer to call a person on the basis of his seniority. You must give respect according to rank and seniority
Similarly sitting positions are also arranged according to rank and importance and seniority
Business Lunch/Dinner in China
There is no concept of business deal in china without at least one trip to a restaurant and there is fix places according to the seniority and rank. In a formal dinner its very important to follow the rules. But southern Chinese has loosen the formalities somewhat
Drinking with the Chinese
Chinese are the big drinkers of wine it does not matter its dinner or lunch as long as meal is going on there will be alcohol.
Chinese likes red wine and bear. The local wine is like fuel than liquid they can drink alcohol as high as 60%. If you are in a Chinese party than you have to drink with them and don’t challenge any Chinese into a drink contest.