Before doing business in China, you need to know a few things about this future home away from home for your business. A completely different world than the US, this second largest supplier is as simple as ours in terms of business etiquette and a few simple things can go a long way. Socio-cultural, economic, legal-political and managerial differences are just some of the categories of information to take into consideration when pursuing an entrepreneurial agenda in China. Socio-culturalThe first rule of business in China comes from the social and cultural aspects of China, how to accept them as a whole. This is the essence of business in China, because acceptance and understanding generate the foundation for the entire relationship. Working with China is the first step towards success as they are open to business and will accept it without any problem. The starting point for personal communication is a factor of great importance, as people should always be addressed based on their professional title, educational background or qualifications. This shows respect in the workplace and should be demonstrated sincerely through a smile or handshake. When it comes to conversation, it is appropriate to ask about the person's life, without getting too involved in their privacy (Greetings in China). When it comes to business, a handshake is expected to be accompanied by a business card. Keep plenty of them, as they are extremely popular, but try to make them appropriate for the location with one side in English and the other in Chinese. Also, keep in mind that business dealings in China are time consuming, largely stemming from relationships enforcing contracts due to the lack of a government dealing with… half of the paper… Business law, i 10 best legal tips for doing business in China. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.uschinabiz.com/TopTens/ChinaBusinessLaw.aspxChinese Economy: Population, GDP, Facts, Trade, Business, Inflation, Corruption. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.heritage.org/index/country/chinaFacts about Business in China. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.usa-chinanet.com/China-facts.aspxFogel, G.K. (n.d.). TRADE CONTEXT IN CHINA: ECONOMIC, POLITICAL AND CULTURAL FACTORS. Retrieved from http://business.usi.edu/abe/2010/Fogel-2010.pdfGreetings in China, Ways to Address the Chinese People, Communion Fatigue. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/chinese-etiquette/greetings/Management Style Differences between China and the United States | Connect east | connecteast. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.connecteast.net/blog/management-style-difference.html