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How China Works

Dec 29, 2018

As a special way to wrap up Season 1 of the show, we decided to do an overview of some of the key takeaways from (almost) every episode. Somehow Brendan skipped #038, but you check out that one or any others at howchinaworkspodcast.com. See you in 2019!

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Dec 27, 2018

Flow. It’s how conversation moves, it's a state of peak performance, and it's exemplified in the paradox of water: fluid movement through cohesion. And it's maybe the best way to understand China. We also talk dan wei, Hollywood superheroes, & changing times. 

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Dec 26, 2018

Entertaining government-related leaders and businesspeople in YOUR office calls for special protocols, and a power cleaning is just the start of it. We also discuss what the face worn by a leader has in common with the mask worn by a shaman, Yingying tells a joke, and more!

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Dec 25, 2018

What do the Sun, Moon, & stars have to do with meetings in a government office in China? And how can our past episodes #006: “High-Context vs. Low-Context”, #007: “Modesty, Humility, Hierarchy”, & #008: “Negotiation” from Week 2 help? Enjoy THIS show to find out! 

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Dec 24, 2018

This week we discuss successfully navigating high-stakes official meetings in China, especially those involving government officials & agencies. Today we give deep background + useful modern tips on mianzi or face, & share ideas & experiences aplenty. Enjoy!

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