Check your Chinese Interpreter

May 7th, 2008  by China Business Success Stories

“Entrepreneurs are keen to communicate with English speaking Chinese directly without an interpreter, or even venture into a few words of Mandarin. Which quite often goes wrong. A pity, because many problems can easily be avoided by calling in an experienced interpreter.” Easier said than done?

Humorous play on Asian politeness

April 24th, 2008  by China Business Success Stories

In 2002 Brazilian soccer player Roberto Carlos starred in this Pepsi commercial. A humorous play on the politeness found throughout Asia (in this particular case Japan and Korea, the hosts of the World Cup).

Lost in Translation

March 20th, 2008  by China Business Success Stories

An episode of the Danwei TV series ‘Sexy Beijing’. What is your Chinese name?

What the f*&%? Chinese translations found in China

March 6th, 2008  by China Business Success Stories

Chinese translations found in China on signs all over the country. Some are Japanese, can you spot them? 

Practise Chinese

February 22nd, 2008  by China Business Success Stories

Do you want to impress your Chinese contacts? Watch this video and learn!