Are there any special considerations on a business trip to Shanghai?

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For a German on a trip to Shanghai, are there some surprising business rules which could lead to some kind of embarrassing situation? Is there something which would be considered especially rude by a Chinese engineer, if his German co-worker does it?



Best Answer

Wikitravel has an (understandably) massive article on China.

However the two sections that may interest you are:

Understand - People and Habits - why people do or don't do certain things in China

Respect - how to avoid faux pas in China

When in doubt, be conservative, polite, and follow the lead of your hosts.




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Do you have to quarantine in Shanghai?

Yes. All inbound passengers are required to quarantine for at least 14 days upon arrival.

How do I plan a business trip to China?

Tips for business travel to China
  • Print Out Your Key Information Before Departure. ...
  • Obtain a Chinese Cell-Phone Plan With Your Phone Carrier. ...
  • Prepare For a 24 Hour 7 Days Per Week Work Load. ...
  • Bring Cash. ...
  • Check Your Electric Device. ...
  • Obtain Travel Medical Insurance Before Departure. ...
  • No Tipping In China.


  • Can I go to China from Germany?

    For passengers departing from Germany to China Mainland Regardless of whether you are vaccinated or not, passengers must take 2 PCR tests at two different test facilities within 48 hours before the flight to China Mainland.

    How long is quarantine in Hangzhou?

    All passengers entering from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport will undergo the nucleic acid testing and strictly implement the closed-loop management measures of [14days centralized isolation medical observation + 7days home health quarantine + 7days daily health monitoring.



    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU VISIT SHANGHAI




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