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The problem with China is that whatever you say about her is true, and it's opposite is true too. For example, businesses rely very highly on trust in China, p

by gbog 12y ago

The problem with China is that whatever you say about her is true, and it's opposite is true too. For example, businesses rely very highly on trust in China, precisely because you can't rely on laws to protect you. But it is another kind of trust. Also, Chinese are quite optimistic too, that's why they never stop creating restaurants, businesses, etc. And pragmatism: it is a strange pragmatism that who bring one billion of people to fire crackers and spent thousands of rmb in smoke and noise

chaostheory 12y ago
> For example, businesses rely very highly on trust in China, precisely because you can't rely on laws to protect you. But it is another kind of trust. I'm not sure this makes any sense, unless you're referring to the way companies and businesses can rely on being able to bribe people. > Also, Chinese are quite optimistic too, that's why they never stop creating restaurants, businesses, etc. And pragmatism: it is a strange pragmatism that who bring one billion of people to fire crackers and spent thousands of rmb in smoke and noise Regardless of what people say, the true type of outlook is reflected in the types of business ventures that are undertaken. Yes, there are always 1 or two exceptions but as a whole, most mainland Chinese only undertake safe cookie cutter businesses and cookie cut products that are already proven. This is even more evident when the end goal is a race to the bottom for pricing. All of this is pragmatic. > And pragmatism: it is a strange pragmatism that who bring one billion of people to fire crackers and spent thousands of rmb in smoke and noise This is called tradition, and when you think about it; it's also safe and old compared to snow boarding, surfing, rock climbing or whatever new is in fashion in the West. Conversely US culture is primarily about rebellion in spirit, which helps explain our near constant need to do things that are new and experimental.

by gbog 12y ago

chaostheory 12y ago

> For example, businesses rely very highly on trust in China, precisely because you can't rely on laws to protect you. But it is another kind of trust. I'm not sure this makes any sense, unless you're referring to the way companies and businesses can rely on being able to bribe people. > Also, Chinese are quite optimistic too, that's why they never stop creating restaurants, businesses, etc. And pragmatism: it is a strange pragmatism that who bring one billion of people to fire crackers and spent thousands of rmb in smoke and noise Regardless of what people say, the true type of outlook is reflected in the types of business ventures that are undertaken. Yes, there are always 1 or two exceptions but as a whole, most mainland Chinese only undertake safe cookie cutter businesses and cookie cut products that are already proven. This is even more evident when the end goal is a race to the bottom for pricing. All of this is pragmatic. > And pragmatism: it is a strange pragmatism that who bring one billion of people to fire crackers and spent thousands of rmb in smoke and noise This is called tradition, and when you think about it; it's also safe and old compared to snow boarding, surfing, rock climbing or whatever new is in fashion in the West. Conversely US culture is primarily about rebellion in spirit, which helps explain our near constant need to do things that are new and experimental.