The author is a professor of economy and public policy at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

The speaker, using powerful anecdotes, focused on a concept that embodied this dynamic in Chinese society: Guanxi. Guanxi loosely translates as personal connections, relationships or social networks.

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‘The generation in power in China is not easy to deal with,’ explains Sir Richard. ‘Mostly, they don’t speak English and rely on something called guanxi – business trust. There’s no point in heading ...

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The personal touch we call "networking" in the West or "guanxi" in China is often even more critical in Vietnam. Making these connections can give you access to decision-makers or influencers and ...