China Myth Podcast

I decided that I need to get very personal in writing my upcoming book, Solving CHINA's Unknown Unknowns (working title). The context of my encounters and the nuances of my perceptions are what will fuel your imagination and enable you to "think different" because you cannot reimagine your misperceptions within the context of those you collaborate with in China without first doing s...

November 11, 2020 - Julia Bingel shares how she helps brands capture a slice of the world's largest e-commerce market. AGENDA • Chinese Consumer Mindset Introduction by Gene J. Hsu (15 minutes) • CBEC in China Overview by Julia Bingel (30 minutes) • Live Q&A and free discussions (45 minutes) REPLAYS OF PAST EVENTS & MORE • https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1366595279 (Apple Podcas...

Listen to my self-read, draft introduction of Solving the China Leadership Dilemma. Too many of us have negative biases toward Chinese people that leads to skepticism and fear of partners we should trust. Still, it is possible to reimagine our misperceptions to unlock the full potential of Chinese passion, ingenuity, and hard work. This book offers a BLUEPRINT for delighting the people you will en...

October 21, 2020 - Session 2 replay of the keynote explanation how to use the ATTITUDE & MINDSET Adjust & Condition worksheet to visualize, contextualize, and condition yourself to translate your knowledge, experience, and cultural insights into a new, winning approach and better outcomes doing business in China. FREE DOWNLOAD https://www.genejhsu.com/blueprint AGENDA Introduction (5 min)...

August 12, 2020 - Replay of Zoom Meetup Event [Session 2 of 2]: Goodwill Extraction, An Alternative View of Chinese Corruption Can you prevent BAD Behavior from your Chinese partners and employees? Answer: YES The solution begins with you REIMAGINING what you might consider "bad" as normal within a different cultural context. Then, you need to be CURIOUS how you are inadvertently complic...

July 8, 2020 - Replay of Zoom Meetup Event [Session 2 of 2] - Developing NEW Patterns of Success by Re-imagining China Read the blog article -- https://www.emechina.us/blog/reimagined As the COVID-19 Global Pandemic is accelerating tensions, misinformation, and mistrust between China and America; understanding our CULTURAL DICHOTOMIES is the first step toward greater empathy and cooperation. For W...

July 22, 2020 - Replay of Zoom Meetup Event [Session 2 of 2]: Unknown Unknowns in China REVEALED + CASE STUDY: Paratrooper Manager (空降部队) Do you know what a PARATROOPER MANAGER is? If you've been assigned to work in a foreign country as an Expat, then you were likely a Paratrooper Manager? China Expats often face the most daunting path forward… If you've never been an Expat, learning...

My mission is to help you to "think differently" about Chinese behavior so you can develop new tactics and strategies to achieve more favorable outcomes in China. https://publishizer.com/the-china-leadership-dilemma/ (pre-order or subscribe) I believe we all to better understand China, but more importantly, we want China's integration with the West to lead to greater prosperity for...

Webinar for a group of MLM entrepreneurs planning to enter the China market recorded on February 1, 2020 AGENDA Introduction of the Chinese Consumer Mindset Winning approach for Relationship Marketing Chinese Political Correctness What do Chinese value? Land of Contradictions Cultural Origins of Contradictions Honeymoon Period Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, or YouTube • https:...

MAJOR Cultural Difference #1: TRUTH Westerners believe in ABSOLUTE truth (that focuses on literal meanings and definitions) Chinese believe in RELATIVE truth (which is a more figurative way of communicating) MAJOR Cultural Difference #2: TRUST Westerners tend to trust people they perceive as HONEST Chinese tend to trust people they perceive will give them PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT, in other words, th...

Hey Little Buddy, let's discuss how interconnected everyone on the planet is... Generational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 12 -- Access to more information doesn't make us wiser or less prone to conflict. Having too narrow view of history, cultural biases, and righteous values can make conflict inevitable. Taking a more holistic view of history within a broader perspective can reduce th...

Hey Little Buddy, let's discuss why teamwork is not easy with Chinese... Generational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 11 -- China views history in millennia, not centuries or decades, so their perspective will naturally be in conflict with the American view. Collectively, Chinese believe history is on their side, and they believe Westerners and Western media are full of hypocrites. Listen and...

Hey Little Buddy, let's chat about how valuable your Face is... Generational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 10 -- The need for Face affects many life choices for Chinese people, traditionally and also individually, even as China advances economically, technologically, and militarily. The ramifications and repercussions of not understanding this cultural nuance are very real. Listen and subscr...

Hey Little Buddy, let's make sure we know how to listen... Generational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 9 -- Listening is important for cross-cultural communications. Active listening enhances our ability to understand the other side, but proactive listening is the key for us as Americans to develop empathy for Chinese values, habits, and priorities. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Sou...

October 9, 2019 Webinar Event Summary -- We are all affect by US-China relations in the macro (geopolitical level), but are you aware of all the Controllable Factors that Influence OUTCOMES Doing Business in China in the micro (individual level)? KNOW THE GAME WIN THE GAME means you will struggle as a foreigner doing business in China if you DO NOT understand… Chinese culture, values, and habits H...

Hey Little Buddy, racism today is getting better and worse... Generational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 8 -- Racism has existed thought human history, and it is the source of all major wars and conflicts. Cultural biases and ignorance towards Chinese people is at an all time high in America, and its ramifications will decide our future. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, or YouT...

Hey Little Buddy, what’s a good investment if you are Chinese... Generational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 7 -- Traditionally in China, the most valuable asset anyone has is their home, and as China has grown economically, so have property prices leading to over development and speculation. Stocks were a relatively new investment vehicle for most Chinese citizens leading to a herd mentality that...

Hey Little Buddy, this is what one country two systems looks like... We are just over 20 years into Hong Kong's 50-year transition to rejoin China. Is it possible for those who have lived under the blanket of freedom and democracy to transition back to authoritarian rule? And what are the implications has the West struggles with this dilemma of upholding its values and coexisting in harmony w...

Hey Little Buddy, this is cultural significance of sports... Sportsmanship means it doesn't matter if you win or lose! Sports transcends cultures, but sportsmanship isn't something that is taught in China. Fast forward to modern China, and the concept of TEAMWORK means something different than it means in the US. When a Chinese swimmer is caught using performance enhancing drugs, to call...

Generational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 4 TITLE: Hey Little Buddy, this is what it means to be ABC... BYLINE: Growing up as the only Chinese kid in school Atlanta, Georgia in the 70s was not very diverse, so a small minority of Asians and foreigners were generally welcomed with traditional Southern hospitality. Growing up ABC in the multicultural environment of Southern California in 2019 will...

Generational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 3 TITLE: Hey Little Buddy, how do you reconcile American's version of history... BYLINE: Chinese history from the perspective of China is different and dangerous Information is now free, and traditional educational systems and methods are lagging and insufficient for success in an increasingly complex world, and China's version of historical ev...

Generational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 2 TITLE: Hey Little Buddy, this is how tech affects our relationship with China... BYLINE: US-China trade war and technology significance over time From the perspective of being ABC, how does technology continue to change the world and how is it being developed, leveraged, and utilized in the US-China trade war. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, So...

Generational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 1 The Communist Revolution occurred in 1949, then 20 years later, I was born in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) in 1969. Mainland China began opening to the rest of the world in 1979, but no one could have predicted the state of affairs between China and the world over the next 40 years. You will be born in 2019, and understanding how the geopolitical landscape h...

I think the world would be a better place if China and America got along, and perhaps that begins with Chinese and Americans getting along better... Hi, my name is Gene Hsu... I'm a China business coach, trainer, and advisor, but more importantly, I'm an ABC, that's American Born Chinese. ABCs are also known as Bananas, WHITE on the inside, but YELLOW on the outside. This means my v...

The 3 Most Challenging Aspects of China Business are identified and discussed in this freestyle riff... Communications "Right" Partner Trust [01:36] What is the biggest challenge (frustration) of communicating effectively in China? [03:10] What tactics can I use against "circular" conversations (vague and non-committal answers)? [07:04] How do I find the "right" partn...