How to do business in China - Visa Please refer to the following link for more information (http://www.visaforchina.com.au/MEL_EN/ visainstruction/252277.shtml) How to apply In person By mail Where to apply Sydney Melbourne Brisbane What you need Passport Invitation letter Letter of guarantee Application Form
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How to do business in China - Visa
Please refer to the following link for more information
How to do business in China - Tips for travelling in China
Always keep an eye on your valuables
How to do business in China - Tips for travelling in China
Taxi is cheap and easy to find, no booking required.Tipping is not customaryMany express trains and light rails within and in between cities.
Accommodating
Many hotels provide shuttle bus service at the airport.Tap water is not drinkableDrinks and snacks in the fridge not included
in your hotel fee, check the price before consume
Travelling
How to do business in China - Etiquette
A handshake is the standard to greet men and women.
It’s a kind of respect to present your business card with both hands
It’s helpful to know some mandarin when doing business in China
Never begin eating or drinking before your host does at dinner.
Small gifts with an Australian theme are welcomed
Chinese don’t like to “lose face” – be patient and do not
show frustration.
How to do business in China - Deal with your partner
A great deal of business in China is conducted over dinner ….
How to do business in China - Deal with your partner
You may be pushed to drink, it’s a kind of hospitality to keep toasting…
How to do business in China - Deal with your partner
After-work entertainments like Karaoke, massage, etc… are common means to build up business relationship…
How to do business in China - Deal with your partner
“Guangxi”– Relationship
Building up relationship is very important when doing business in China
Relationship is not necessarily based on money, it may be a kind of trustworthiness and friendship
Not only relationship to particular companies, but also relationship to local authorities make all the difference in ensuring your success in the market.
Be mindful of the negative effects of “Guangxi”
How to do business in China - Deal with your partner
“Mianzi”– Face
What is “Mianzi” – It’s about the dignity of the person, it can be taken as reputation, respect, honor or public image.
Face can be given, gain, lost or saved
Chinese people do not like to say “no” even though that is their answer, because it would cause the rejected party to lose face.
The “face” concept not only apply to individuals, but also to companies and government ministries
How to do business in China - Market Entry Tips
Work with a local partner, as relationship building with local customers/buys is the key to success…
Attend key trade shows and industrial exhibition events to find potential customers
Do not just focus on first tier cities, second tier cities are developing very fast in recent years
Have your own well-briefed interpreter for communications in China is highly recommended
How to do business in China - How to protect your products
Register your patents and trademarks
Consult your local legal firm and sign formal legal documents with your business partners
Keep close monitoring on IP infringements through regular check of the market