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ASSISTANT, e-zine no. 5 -- what you need to know about China
August 07, 2008
Dear,

Are you one of the massive number of people who are interested in China? There's a good chance, as it has not only one of worlds most emerging economies, it is a country with a fascinating nature and culture as well. Read further if you want to know more about China.

LEARN CHINESE ONLINE
Did you know that Mandarin, one of the languages spoken in China, is the most spoken language in the world? If you want to establish Chinese contacts in a successful way, it is wise to know more about the Chinese characters alphabet, or even learn basic Mandarin. Find more information on Learn Chinese online.

WRITING A NAME IN CHINESE
More and more people frame their name in Chinese, as this form of calligraphy is seen as a piece of fine arts. It is easy for you to check how writing your name in Chinese, by going to Writing a name in Chinese.

TRAVELING TO CHINA
If you want to visit one of the famous places in China, for leisure or business, and you want to make the best of it, it is wise to prepare your trip well. As mentioned above, China has been discovered by many business partners, and has become one of the most booming economies in the world. Besides China is an interesting business partner, in cultural perspective, a visit to China is worthwhile too. Think for instance of the well-known Terracotta Army near Xi'An, where world's largest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century took place. And what to think of the China Olympics with the spectacular Beijing Olympic buildings. Find a lot of interesting information and a checklist on Travel to China.
An important part of the preparation of your trip to China is Chinese etiquette. It's not difficult to learn, and you will prevent undesirable situations by reading Chinese customs.

Once you have read this, it will be a lot more interesting and easier to get in touch with Chinese people. In case you have supplementary experiences which you want to share, please, let me know.

Goodbye / 引別

Aulien


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ASSISTANT e-zine, issue no. 5, 2008

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