For those unsuspecting businesspersons heading to Taiwan or China from the West, you need to know what you’re in for once the day’s work is done and your hosts take you out for a night of fun.
First of all, some of your suppliers will understand that for most Westerners, business entertainment centers around providing your [...]
Entries from February 2008
February 25, 2008
One Night in Taipei: Business Entertainment, Chinese Style
February 13, 2008
US Consumer Concerns About Chinese Food Safety
This is too juicy to pass up writing about. Trader Joe’s, a very successful retail food chain based in California, has pulled all Chinese-made food products from its shelves.
Click here for a brief news item from AFP: US store chain cuts sales of food from China
From the article:
US grocery chain Trader Joe’s said Monday it [...]
February 7, 2008
Happy Year of the Rat!
鼠年行大運!
From the wikipedia entry on Chinese New Year:
First day of the new year
The first day is for the welcoming of the deities of the heavens and earth.
Most importantly, the first day of Chinese New Year is a time when families visit the oldest and most senior members of their extended family, usually their [...]
February 3, 2008
Culture Shock: “Look at the foreigner!”
For those of you wondering what it might be like for an American to live in Taiwan, here’s a snapshot of a typical day:
After conducting a morning training seminar, I repaired to the wedding reception of a close friend. The reception was attended by nearly 400 people, and I was the only non-Taiwanese person in [...]
