Answering the following:
Imagine that you are an entrepreneur seeking to open your products to new markets. In particular, you are interested in establishing relationships with China and other countries in the Sino–Asian region. When meeting with the Chinese deputy minister of foreign trade, one of your first tasks is to help him understand the values and beliefs that dominate the Western capitalist culture from which you emerge. Just as important, however, will be your capacity to understand and appreciate the origins of Eastern culture, values, and beliefs.
Address the following:
- Determine what you will say to the deputy minister.
- Infer what the deputy minister is likely to share with you.
- Conclude areas where you are likely to find common ground.