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CHINA’SNo Panda Express在中國,沒有"熊貓快餐"


[Herro, my name’s Evelyn. I’m super excited to be here.]


Besides my super power (making 30 Asian poses in a minute)…

I know how to drive.And how to pronounce the “L” sound.


Think you knowthe Chinese people?


Charlie Chan?Try Sidney Toler(American).

Kung fu?Not me.

Bruce Lee & Jackie Chan:HuaTongOversea Blog/Charlie Chan: lovehkfilm.com/blog/roninonempty/?p=237

The Chinese: old school?We’re not at all behind the times.

The Chinese: just not tough? Nope, we just don’t want YOU to ‘lose face.’



eBay 2003 – 2006 �| Myspace 2007 – 2008


wantchinatimes.com


Best Buy downsizes


iphoneactive.com


So American companies can’t succeedin the face of government censorship,protectionism and local competitors?

gminsidenews.com


Yes, they can.

Buick’s sales in China are 300% higherthan in the States (source: AutoData Corp)

epochtimes.com


McDonald’s (麥當勞): I’m Loving It™ (我就是喜歡）

+1,000 new stores in the next 3 years

blog.bjnews.com.cn


Business model withblended culture

newyorker.com


To understand the Chinese,you don’t have to startcalling your kids, “garbage”…

Try Appreciation. Listening. Understanding.


USA: vecteezy.com/members/Aple / China: woidesign.com

American-style big business in China?Please, leave the big ego at home.


Guanxi =/= Networking


I know you don’t wanna hear it,but patience and long-term engagement are the keys to success.

Good morning / 早上好. (zǎoshang hǎo.)

Have you eaten yet? / 你吃過了嗎? (Nǐ chī guò le ma?)

Bruce Lee & Jackie Chan:HuaTongOversea Blog/Charlie Chan: lovehkfilm.com/blog/roninonempty/?p=237


Bye-bye, Panda Express


Would you be friends with me?

linkedin.com/in/evelynchou

twitter.com/evyfindstheway

evyfindstheway.com

謝謝, 再見!