Formality

Chinese business is quite formal

Timeframes

Expect slow repetitious dealings Patience is essential

Politeness

At all times

Virtues

Chinese are thrifty, cautious and patient

Principles

Getting general principles established and agreed prior to detailed
discussion is important

Long view

Chinese take the long view (sometimes several generations)

Language

Written Chinese has no verb tense Time is indicated by the context of the
sentence or by specific time indicators It is important for Indians to be very
specific in clarifying times and dates for appointments, contracts, etc

Danwei

Work unit is a crucial organising principle of Chinese Society It looks after
work relations but also social life and community affairs for its members

Dos and taboos

Blowing nose with two fingers, spitting and belching is not considered rude
by the Chinese