China Lesson Six: It’s About Time
The Chinese have an expansive view of time, seeing themselves as part of the continuum of history with less emphasis on the present. It is only through the passing of time that an individual or business can prove trustworthy. Hence the importance and patience of guanxi. They certainly plan, but it is for the long term.
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November 18th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
The new paradigm of free trade wave from China is an expansion which is creating wealth for businesses around the world. As capitalism thrives on personal freedom and individual enterprise and expertise, peopl are choosing the best products at the cheapest price range so that they can make bigger profits. If big businesses and MNCs can establish offshore branches in China, small businesses can use online marketplaces like www.dhgate.com and alibaba to source better priced options from #1 sourcing destination- China! So Chinese B2B web innovators give me free trade freedom like never before…and freedom to order shipping too (at chosen customer locations). Chinese marketplaces are now the true torchbearers to free trade!