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Having a Beer in China

July 5, 2017April 12, 2018 Alan Refkin, Author

People don’t normally think of China as a nation of beer drinkers. I think of Britain, the United States, and possibly a number of other countries as being beer aficionados, but not China. Most people place China in the category … Continue reading Having a Beer in China

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Eating in China

April 7, 2017April 12, 2018 Alan Refkin, Author

Below is a January 20, 2016 editorial from The Standard, sent to me by Todd DeMatteo, a close friend and uber investment banker. Todd and I have traveled in China, conducting business and sampling various regional cuisines. When in season, … Continue reading Eating in China

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The use of time pressure

August 14, 2013 Alan Refkin, Author

In chapter 4 of The Wild Wild East I noted in Refkin’s Rule #7 that Chinese businessmen love to use time pressure. This is a common tactic used against foreigners in China. A Chinese businessperson doesn’t want to give you … Continue reading The use of time pressure

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Ceremonial contracts

August 12, 2013 Alan Refkin, Author

When I wrote Doing the China Tango, I tried to incorporate a great many of my experiences in China. Some of these experiences were good and resulted in a profitable business relationship. Others were the opposite, and I still have … Continue reading Ceremonial contracts

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Behind the Scenes: 7-24-23, A New Book is born

July 30, 2013April 12, 2018 Alan Refkin, Author

7-24-23 A New Book is born Name: Pending approval, or name change, from the earthly version of God (the publisher): Doing the China Tango II, Advanced Studies. How to Dance around pitfalls in Chinese Business Relationships Estimated Publishing Date: September – October, … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: 7-24-23, A New Book is born

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