In 2000, a Chinese writer named Huo Shui wrote an article for the ChinaSource Quarterly titled “Living Wisely in China.” In it he takes a look at four essential elements of Chinese culture that westerners must grapple with (and hopefully get) in order to be effective in China.
The first one is taiji (tai-chi), the slow-motion martial art that is popular among people of all ages in China. Taiji requires inner strength and patience, both of which are required in order to accomplish things in China.
Joann Pittman
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August 3, 2015
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A family learns new ways to show hospitality and build relationships in China.
Carrie Smith
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July 17, 2015
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Stories
A first time traveler to China shares what he learned.
Jeffrey Robertson
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July 10, 2015
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Stories
We have a new name; we’re looking for new contributors. Would you like to join our team of writers?
ChinaSource Team
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July 1, 2015
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Awhile back I was going through some old files on my computer and ran across something that a Chinese friend gave me years and years ago. It is a list of 12 so-called "golden rules" of doing any kind of business in China.
Joann Pittman
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June 24, 2015
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Stories
We are pleased to announce a new name for the ChinaSource Blog: From the West Courtyard.
ChinaSource Team
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June 22, 2015
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Years ago, I was having a conversation with my Malaysian friend, and we started talking about how Malaysia has a lot of British influence. “We drive on the right like they do,” my friend explained.
“Wait, what?” I thought I had heard her wrong, or that she had misspoken. “You mean you drive on the left like they do.”
Emily Steele Jackson
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Must-read books for those who want to serve in China.
Joann Pittman
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June 1, 2015
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An interview with Lauren Pinkston on preparing people for cross-cultural work.
Amy Young
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May 27, 2015
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Faith-based organizations have, for too long, adopted a secular business model for gauging their effectiveness. This is the conclusion of Gary Hoag, Scott Rodin and Wesley Wilmer in their short but provocative book, The Choice.
Brent Fulton
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May 20, 2015
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New visa regulations and how they might affect you on your next trip to China.
Joann Pittman
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May 4, 2015
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One of the difficult realities of life in China (or any other developing country) is the daily encounter with beggars.
Joann Pittman
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April 17, 2015
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