Dragon and Cowboy

Author: [USA] Li
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: For the Chinese, the dragon possesses some mysterious qualities, able to descend from heaven to the mortal world and ascend from the mortal world to heaven. Because the dragon brought an emperor from heaven to the Central Empire, it became a national symbol. The Chinese believe themselves to be dragon children or dragon daughters. Americans think cowboys are all good people, forgetting that they might also be robbers and thieves. The Chinese understand the behavior of American cowboys from two perspectives—more often from the latter angle. Especially because the Americans once invaded China in the 19th century. "A must-read for anyone interested in Chinese businesses! The book 'Dragon and Son' deeply analyzes the misunderstandings people often encounter in Chinese business activities regarding the business environment, time, thought processes, and more." As for China, more doors of business opportunities are gradually opening—especially after China joined the World Trade Organization and succeeded in competing for the 2008 Olympic Games host rights. A major gold rush era—especially between China and the USA—is about to begin. But there are some incomparable differences between the Eastern and Western worlds. How will businesses leverage these opportunities? Beyond the obvious language barriers are subtle cultural differences, which can either facilitate or hinder transactions. Readers will benefit from the author Charles Li's personal experiences—he is a dual-culture American of Chinese descent who engages in business activities in both China and the USA. Dr. Li, from his unique perspective, reveals the secrets behind successful Eastern and Western business transactions. Through more than 20 engaging and informative chapters, readers will discover the author's in-depth analysis of the various factors influencing the Chinese business atmosphere—historical, social, political, economic, and more. Using vivid metaphors and descriptive techniques, the author compares the differences between the East and the West on numerous topics, including profit, competition, contracts, conflicts of interest, organizational structure, and more.