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• The Trojan horse of China Business (Part 2) - Editor, 15 October 2007

The Trojan horse of China Business (Part 1)

Taiwan does not accept the hegemony of China. The island community demands respect, and wants to be treated on an equal footing with all other people. Taiwan has notable achievements even in the face of the turbulent times it has faced. The island is also capable of making significant financial investments, especially at times when trends on the local stock market are relatively stagnant. Global observers need to appreciate the nuances of the Taiwan-China relationship in all its facets.

• Realities of Business Ethics in China (Part 1) - Editor, 10 September 2007

Business ethics are strongly influenced by the local culture of each area. Large corporations have always been seized of trans-cultural issues as they expanded their enterprises across national borders, but the Internet has made such issues important for even small and national companies, which have hitherto operated within local confines.

• Realities of Business Ethics in China (Part 2) - Editor, 10 September 2007

Realities of Business Ethics in China (Part 1)

How Should Foreigners Deal with Chinese Business Ethics

Guanxi or networking is central to the Chinese way. All Chinese concessions to modernity dissolve when the concept of networking is at stake. All Chinese entities, regardless of size or nature, form a united front in terms of this central cultural value. Foreigners are expected to respect the network, and should strive, through ethical conduct, to become a part of the circle, if harmonious and beneficial transactions are to be built over time.

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