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Here, we share concise briefings on three key themes: China’s domestic and foreign policy, cross-cultural communication, and the art — and culture — of good food.

2 October 2021 | Food

Chinese food in Germany

If you often deal with people who have experience of China, or have even been to Asia yourself, then this problem will not be unknown to you: The food even…
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3 February 2026 | China, Chinese Culture, intercultural communication

Doing Business with Chinese Partners: What European Leaders Often Misread

London and Beijing are talking again, and the US–Europe relationship is being recalibrated. It is tempting to read that as a signal that “China is back” as the obvious growth…
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1 February 2017 | Chinese Culture

Understanding the Chinese calendar and Chinese zodiac

As you might have read or seen on TV, the Chinese cultural sphere celebrated the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, in late January. You might also have…
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