A Study on Business Succession in Small and Medium-Sized Chinese Enterprises

The survival and development of SMEs (small and medium enterprises) is an important issue for the Chinese economy. In particular, business succession in SMEs is a persistent issue. Business succession involves selection of a successor, asset inheritance, transfer of management rights, accumulation of business connections and technology succession, and soforth. This all requires smooth execution of a business succession plan. However, many SMEs do not have a business succession plan, nor are they preparing one. Our task is to explore the reasons these preparations are not being made. Here, the purpose of our research is to get a picture of the status of preparations for business succession in SMEs in China, and the actual circumstances of succession, based on the results of a fact-finding survey of Chinese SMEs, and at the same time bring to the surface the primary factors which influence preparations and plans. The results of the analysis shed light on the status of business succession preparations, successor’s awareness of issues, decision making, and so on. This survey highlights the awareness of business succession among business managers.

Chinese vice premier, ROK president address China-ROK business forum

Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli and visiting President of the Republic of Korea （ROK） Moon Jae-in jointly addressed a China-ROK business forum on December 13.

An Interpretation of Code-mixing in Chinese Business Logos

Chinese-English code-mixing with distinct linguistic features has become prevailing in domestic trademarks in recent three or four decades. The reasons behind this prevalence were left untouched in previous studies. In this paper, Giddens' modernity theory is used as the theoretical framework to account for the major reason behind the prevalence of Chinese-English codemixing: English code in Chinese business logos plays a positive role as a reflection of China's modernization and her participation in economic globalization.

＂Chinese Investors and Businesses Are Always Welcome in Armenia＂-- Exclusive Interview with Hrant Abajyan, the Trade Representative of the Armenian Embassy in China

＂I came to China for the first time in 2012 when I was doing my master＇s degree in Nanjing. The real China is full of all kinds of different things and is a good place for every kind of person.＂ When talking about his impression of China,

The Differences between Chinese Accounting Standards for Business Enterprises and International Financial Reporting Standards as well as the Convergence Strategy Method

The continuous development and progress of international economic integration has resulted in the increasing of economic and trade exchanges between various countries.In order to implement a more systematic corporate financial supervision mechanism effectively and adapt to the needs of economic development,it is necessary to clarify corporate accounting standards and international financial reporting standards.The relationship between them are crucial to improve the transparency of financial statements and optimize management levels.This paper analyzes the differences between Chinese business accounting standards and international financial reporting standards as well as discusses the convergence process and convergence strategy methods for reference.

Tips for Negotiating with Chinese Businessmen

Doing business in China means that business people will come into increasingly frequent contact with Chinese business people and officials.It is imperative that those doing business in China learn about areas such business culture,business etiquette,meeting protocol and negotiation techniques in order to maximize the potential of their business trip.First,you’ll find it beneficial to bring your own interpreter,if possible,to help you understand the subtleties of everything being said during meetings.Speak in short,simple,sentences free of jargon and slang.Pause frequently,so that people will be able to understand everything you’ve said.You will have to make presentations to different levels of the organization.Before you arrive,have at least 20 copies of your proposal ready for distribution.Generally,the Chinese treat“outside”information with caution.

The Status Quo of Chinese International Business Practitioners’Intercultural Business Communication and PedagogicImplications

We propose an intercultural business communication(IBC)model and design a questionnaire basing on the model to gain detailed knowledge on the status quo of 239 Chinese international business practitioners’IBC activities.The factual questions include the main working languages,the communication media applied,their high-frequency communication situations,communication scenarios important to organizations and employees’career life,the most challenging communication situations,and sensitive communication topics.Pedagogic implications are discussed basing on the survey findings.

Building Closer Ties for Mutual Benefit: Considerations for Chinese and Foreign Businesses in the Development of the Belt and Road

The Belt and Road In itiative,proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013,advocates international cooperation based on mutual benefits.The Initiative has far-reaching significance for further opening the global economy and deepening economic and trade cooperation between China and countries along the route.Since its introduction more than five years ago,the BRI circle of friends has been constantly expanding to more than 100 countries,covering Asia,Africa,Europe and Latin America.

Cultivate Talents with Both Noble Qualities and Knowledge of Chinese and Western Culture——Exclusive Interview with Professor Yin Meiqun, Dean of the Business School of Beijing International Studies University

Although it was frigid outside mid-winter, classrooms in the Business School of Beijing International Studies University are still as warm as spring,because of the passionate teachers and students. Professors were conducting lectures in English, as the students listen carefully and occasionally answered the questions posed in fluent English.If hearing their voices only, audiences might easily mistake that they were in a university in an English-speaking country.'

Business Invitation for Chinese Tourism Achieving Good Results

The China (Shenzhen) Business Invitation Convention for Tourist Scenic Spots and Hotels ’94, a great gathering held for the first time by China’s tourist trade, achieved outstanding results with a total of US$2.048 billion introduced. This business invitation convention was hosted jointly by the National Tourist Bureau and the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government, in which over 2,000 representatives of 274 tourist units in this country’s 29 provinces and

Chinese Companies and Business Leaders Have Been Very Active This Year

Engagement at the highest level generates commitment,creates alignment,and ensures trade-offs are managed strategically rather than tactically.The UK is one of the best examples of this.Earlier this year,the Cabinet created the Infrastructure&Projects Authority to consolidate

Chinese Business Etiquette:Business Meeting

China is a country more than 5,000 years old. It is known as ＂a country with an ancient civilization and a land of courtesy and propriety.＂ Chinese culture is very much focused on etiquette, rich in detail and spanning millennia.

Chinese Business negotiation Styles

The economic growth of China has aitracted much attention from the rest of the world and is drawing many investors to China for busi-hess. In order to establish sound and last- ing business partnerships with Chinese cli- ents, investors need to conduct successful negotiations, which are the foundation for future cooperation. ＂Fnerefore, it is extrernely important for investors to understand Chi nese business negotiation styles.

Chinese Business Etiquette:Reception Etiquette

Reception is an important part of Chinese business culture and thoughtless consideration may make the visiting side feel as if they are being treated impolitely.

Chinese Business Etiquette:Dinner Table Etiquette

China＇s food culture is known worldwide. Having dinner is not only for sustenance, but also an important part of socializing in China. Therefore, having dinner together has become a major part of everyday life. As for dinner table etiquette in China, what are the most important aspects？

Inheritance of growth and survival in two 9-year-old, open-pollinated progenies of an advanced breeding population of Chinese firs in southeastern China

Tree growth traits （tree height, DBH and stem volume） and survival from two 9-year-old, open-pollinated progeny tests of Chinese fir were investigated for heri- tability, genotype × environment interaction, age-age genetic correlation and selection efficiency. The 97 and 79 families planted at two sites were collected from the thirdcycle seed orchard. Individual heritability was estimated between 0.05 and 0.21 for tree height, DBH, and volume and between 0.45 and 1.0 for survival. Family heritability was between 0.20 and 1.14. Significant genotype x envi- ronment interaction was observed for the three growth traits. Type B genetic correlation was between 0.41 and 0.67 with an increasing trend as tree grows. High age-age genetic correlation was observed with correlation reaching 0.9 after age 4 for height, DBH, and volume. The genetic gains were estimated at 3.26, 3.39 and 5.98 % for tree height, DBH, and volume with 10 % selection intensity. The implication for advanced tree breeding in Chinese fir is discussed.

Energy Balance-related Behaviors Are Related to Cardiometabolic Parameters and Predict Adiposity in 8-14-year-old Overweight Chinese Children One Year Later

To identify target energy balance-related behaviors（ERBs）,baseline data from 141overweight or obese schoolchildren（aged 8-14years old）was used to predict adiposity[body mass index（BMI）and fat percentage]one year later.The ERBs included a modified Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension diet score（DASH score）,leisure-time physical activity（PA,days/week）,and leisure screen time（minutes/day）.Several cardiometabolic variables were measured in the fasting state, including systolic blood pressure （SBP）, diastolic blood pressure （DBP）, blood glucose （GLU）, total cholesterol （TC）, triglycerides （TG）, low-density lipoprotein （LDL-C）, and high-density lipoprotein （HDL-C）.

工商管理中国本土化路径探析--基于人类学视域下的再思考

分析工商管理与人类学的相关性,梳理工商人类学发展与应用的历程,厘清中国本土化管理的思路,对中国工商管理学科和人类学学科发展,具有重要意义。工商管理既是一种经济和社会现象,也是一种组织和文化现象,工商管理不仅要关注对现象的研究,而且要更关注对企业文化和人文关怀的研究。人类学对文化具有深刻且独特的研究特质,同属行为科学与社会科学,能够对工商管理实践给与理论指导,而民族志的研究方法,更可被广泛应用于工商管理的实践之中。