Country Profile Guidelines: with specific reference to: CHINA

Geographical Location / Physical Environment

Economic Environment/International Trade (Goods/Services)/Trading Partners/Membership in trading groups

Local Currency/US Exchange Rate

Political Environment: Type of Political System, Head of the Country, Relationship with the United States.

Demographic and Socio-Cultural Environment.

Country-Specific Information: (People, Religion, Language, Greeting, Business Attire, Holidays, Special foods & consumption taboos, Gifts, etc.)

Business and Social Etiquette

Business Negotiation Process and Strategies (Both Domestic and Foreign)

Which US companies have invested in this country in recent years?

Entry Methods/ Export/Joint venture/direct Investment/Other

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