Since 1989 we've been involved in businesses and business transactions between the US and China and our consultants have lived 15+ years in each country.
Our Mission
Our goal is to make China a familiar place. We present our clients with a multi-dimensional view of Chinese history, culture, and current Chinese life. Our clients are enthusiastic to engage in discussions about China and the business climate because we empower them with relevant and interesting knowledge to share. They feel comfortable when entertaining Chinese guests and often surprise them by having a view that extends beyond the general-media's version of their country.
We focus on Mandarin Chinese which is the national standard spoken language taught in mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. We also focus on the simplified Chinese character set which is the standard in mainland China.
Elements of our Curriculum
- Basic Language: greetings, travel, pronouncing names, general expressions
- History: important transitions, relationship with Taiwan
- Culture: basic do's and don'ts, lunar calendar, zodiac
- Business: currency, tax structures, property ownership
- Geography: major cities, locations, specialties
- Hong Kong: dramatic change between past and current roles
- Chinese Characters: fundamentals, contrasts with Roman Numerals
- Points of Interest: biggest misconceptions, contrasts/similarities with the West.