Think Like Chinese explains Chinese thought and business culture from the Chinese perspective. It gives first-hand insight into what Chinese are really thinking when conducting business. Zhang and Baker combine their Chinese and Western perspectives to explain, in detail, common Chinese behaviours that may seem odd to non-Chinese. They bring a wealth of personal experience in contemporary Chinese business investment and management, sharing their experiences and observations to provide strategies for overcoming such cultural barriers. Think Like Chinese is a must for anyone who wants a better understanding of Chinese culture and how to apply this knowledge in their China dealings, whether doing business with Chinese suppliers or customers, working with a Chinese partner or managing Chinese employees.It is also written for people who are simply fascinated about China, and want to know more about the Chinese people, their history, their current emergence as an economic powerhouse and their increasing significance in the world’s future.

Summary Table of Contents
Foreword by John Naisbitt
PART 1: Chinese Thinking: the Five Core Elements
PART 2: Contemporary China
PART 3: On Chinese Leadership
PART 4: Work Ethics
PART 5: Communication the Chinese way
PART 6: Relationships, Contacts and Finding the Right Partner
PART 7: Dealing with Conflicts
PART 8: How Small Things are Big and Big Things Small
PART 9: Localization and Intellectual Property
PART 10: Conclusion, Appendix: Comparative timeline, Notes / Index