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		<title>A Cup of Green Tea Full of Tradition</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:57:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Philips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chinese]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Tea]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[According to belief, Chinese diet green tea could heal anything from headaches, body aches, and pains to constipation and depression. Over the centuries, more health claims are made because of Chinese diet green tea. Chinese diet green tea is said to heighten the blood flow all through the body. Since Chinese diet green tea contains [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to belief, Chinese diet green tea could heal anything from headaches, body aches, and pains to constipation and depression. Over the centuries, more health claims are made because of Chinese diet green tea. Chinese diet green tea is said to heighten the blood flow all through the body. Since Chinese diet green tea contains caffeine, drinking this tea stimulates the heart and allows the blood to flow more freely throughout the blood vessels. For similar reasons, Chinese diet green tea stimulates blood flows, and stimulates mental clarity.</p>
<p>Chinese diet green tea detoxifies the body. The presence of polyphenols, a naturally occurring antioxidant in Chinese diet green tea, the drink is said to fight destructive free radicals and aid keeping the body free from diseases. Take into account, Chinese diet green tea helps preserve the total well being of the body. Antioxidants in Chinese diet green tea can increase immunity, maintain young-looking skin, and brighten up the eyes. Chinese diet green tea aids in digestion and banishes low energy. Chinese diet green tea is also said to prolong the lifespan. </p>
<p>The role of Chinese diet green tea in promoting longevity has been investigated upon by many researchers. They found the basis of their learning on observing those Japanese women who are greater-than-average Chinese diet green tea drinkers; have lower death rates compared to others. This led the researchers to trust that Chinese diet green tea protects against premature death. The polyphenolsin Chinese diet green tea may be held accountable. With its high quantity of polyphenols, Chinese diet green tea seems to have a stimulating effect on the immune system. Increasing the strength of your immune system, from Chinese diet green tea helps reduce risks of acquiring any illnesses. </p>
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		<title>Doing Business in China &#8211; The Key is Guanxi</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Stewards</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business & Trade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business Relationship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chinese Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Guanxi is a Chinese word the means &#8220;relationships&#8221;, and is a central concept in the way Chinese do business. If you want to do business effectively in China you will need guanxi. Why is guanxi so important? A business person with guanxi has a wide network of contacts that he or she can call upon [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Guanxi is a Chinese word the means &#8220;relationships&#8221;, and is a central concept in the way Chinese do business. If you want to do business effectively in China you will need guanxi. Why is guanxi so important? A business person with guanxi has a wide network of contacts that he or she can call upon to get things done. This is especially important in China where the communist government has hands-on involvement in many aspects of business, including such critical areas as licensing and taxation. You don&#8217;t have to be doing business in China for very long before you will witness guanxi at work, be it with overcoming bureaucratic hurdles, expanding a business, or resolving issues with suppliers.</p>
<p>The rapidly growing Chinese economy has been producing thousands of new millionaires and a key attribute held by many of them is a strong network of contacts, and the ability to use these contacts effectively. A good example of this is Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing who used his guanxi to secure necessary permits for his real estate deals. It is important to note that guanxi is a reciprocal relationship &#8212; it works both ways. While you can impose upon your contacts to do favors for you, you will also be expected to do favors for them when necessary. There is an element of implied trust. Also note that guanxi is not strictly a business relationship. There is a personal element to it and it helps if the two parties genuinely like each other.</p>
<p>Fortunately, Chinese business people are very open to expanding their business networks and making new contacts. Unfortunately, guanxi cannot be developed over the telephone or by email. These relationships must be built face to face, often outside of business hours. Many good business relationships have been forged late in the evening in restaurants or karaoke bars. But perhaps the best place to forge these relationships is in business schools, particularly MBA programs.</p>
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		<title>Losing Weight With Chinese Medicine</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 03:08:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Stewards</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Animal Protein]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chinese Medicine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weight Loss]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[First we have to understand that there is no magic pill to losing weight, even with Traditional Chinese Medicine. In looking at Chinese Medicine to lose weight, we take a look at our diet. Not only what we eat but also the amount that we eat also. These are only two of the many factors [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First we have to understand that there is no magic pill to losing weight, even with Traditional Chinese Medicine. In looking at Chinese Medicine to lose weight, we take a look at our diet. Not only what we eat but also the amount that we eat also. These are only two of the many factors that are taken into account. But if you get these two right, you will lose weight. Western diets often consist of meals that are way too large. We also eat an amount of protein that is also too large. When it comes to fruits and vegetables, we do not eat enough of these to get the nutrients that we need. All of this according to Chinese Medicine will throw your body out of balance.</p>
<p>Yin and Yang energies are the fundamental concepts of Chinese Medicine. When these two opposites are not balanced, this is when you have a disease. Before you get a disease, your body will give you signs that it needs to be rebalanced. Gaining too much weight is one of these signs. If this sign is not fixed, then you will start to get diseases connected to being over weight. High blood pressure and diabetes are just two. If you re-balance your diet to the types of foods that you need and eat only the amount needed to maintain health, you will lose the excess weight.</p>
<p>One aspect of Chinese medicine states for an over weight body is one that is too wet. To dry the body out you can eat spicy or fiery foods. Ginger and garlic are just two of many of them. These foods are proven to make you metabolism run faster. This will help to dry the body out. The most important part to weight loss and Chinese Medicine is to eat right. The amount of food that you eat should be about seventy percent of what would make you feel full. The main bulk should also be vegetables and fruit next. Animal protein should be eaten only a few times a week, with red meat eaten only once a month at best. Eat your fruit in the early part of the day and save your vegetables for the last meal of the day. Furthermore, do not eat too late in the day. Your body is to be resting at night, not working on digesting your last meal. Rest is as important as food for you too. It is time to build up your energy for the following day.</p>
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		<title>A Brief Introduction to Doing Business in China</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 06:49:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Directory]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[China is the world&#8217;s forth largest economy. It is one of the top and fast growing markets in the world, with its annual GDP growth exceeding 9%. China has become a great business destination of the potent and prosperous multinational business corporations in last two decades. China is today remarkable country offering excellent business opportunities. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>China is the world&#8217;s forth largest economy. It is one of the top and fast growing markets in the world, with its annual GDP growth exceeding 9%. China has become a great business destination of the potent and prosperous multinational business corporations in last two decades. China is today remarkable country offering excellent business opportunities. It&#8217;s become a wonderful business destination for the world business community.</p>
<p>The swiftly growing Chinese market offers tremendous Chinese business opportunities to companies through out the world. Chinese business offers some fantastic advantages. It has easy access to raw materials and cheap labor and it is a monolithic and growing market for all types of products and services.</p>
<p>However, getting success in Chinese business needs a strategy, networking, and acquaintances. The Chinese have a different way of doing business and companies have to be acquainted with accurate tactics to handle things in China. Chinese business tactics involves honoring their superiors, staff and family. Drinking is also a very common part of the business deal culture. Be prepared!</p>
<p>Thus, any investor interested in Chinese business has to be respectful when dealing with the Chinese. Developing and implementing a winning Chinese business strategy needs a perfect, realistic understanding of both the risks and rewards. To have a good place in Chinese business market, it is crucial to establish a strong relationship and network.</p>
<p>The China market, similar to in countries such as South Korea, is just like a web which work efficiently on the basis of links and connections. Strong and healthy business relationship allow sharing Chinese business tactics and analysis with others and on other hand good governmental relationships help to deal with administrative and legal procedures. Investors or companies also need to familiarize themselves with the Chinese culture and understand their basic business strategies.</p>
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		<title>Knowing About a Multiple Entry China Travel Visa</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 06:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is a multiple entry China travel visa This option is only available to business and corporate individuals who have held a visa to China prior to the multiple entry application. With it, visitors can enter the country multiple times prior to the 180-day deadline and can stay for a maximum of 30 days at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is a multiple entry China travel visa</p>
<p>This option is only available to business and corporate individuals who have held a visa to China prior to the multiple entry application. With it, visitors can enter the country multiple times prior to the 180-day deadline and can stay for a maximum of 30 days at a time. This will cover return trips and visits outside of the mainland including Guangdong.</p>
<p>They are provided only to those who are visiting, lecturing, cultural exchanges, investigations, and business activities. Those entering the country for scientific or technological reasons can also apply for this type as well as those taking advanced studies and intern practice for a maximum of six months.</p>
<p>Forms and paperwork needed for a visit to China</p>
<p>A formal invitation is the first thing required for a multiple entry visa. The Chinese business you are working with will contact their governments and have a formal invitation issued by the Foreign Ministry of Affairs. However, like single-entry visas, the consulate has the final say on what they will accept. You will need to send a passport that has six months left before it expires that contains a minimum of one blank page.</p>
<p>Things to consider</p>
<p>A multiple entry visa to China costs more than a single entry China travel visa. It seems like a lot at the time, but when you consider how many times you will need to pay for a single version, there is a huge savings of both time and money. Multiple entrance papers will allow you to enter the country in either 12 or 24 months.</p>
<p>A multiple, double, and single visa are all three very different things. You can only get into the country once with a single visa and twice with a double entry. With a multiple application, you can return to China several times since it is offered in 12 or 24 months.</p>
<p>Business travelers who are working in close partnership with their Chinese counterparts will find the multiple entry China travel visa a welcomed relief. For a slightly higher fee and little more paperwork, visitors can get a visa to China that will give them the freedom to satisfy all of their business and travel needs.</p>
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		<title>China Business Process Outsourcing Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 06:45:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Service]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BPO Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Outsourcing Services]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Recent observations of the tech market suggest that the cities of China, especially Shanghai and Beijing, will surpass the business process outsourcing destinations in other countries. There are several factors that have favored the growth of the outsourcing market in these cities. Firstly, the huge population of these cities serves as a great human resource [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recent observations of the tech market suggest that the cities of China, especially Shanghai and Beijing, will surpass the business process outsourcing destinations in other countries. There are several factors that have favored the growth of the outsourcing market in these cities. Firstly, the huge population of these cities serves as a great human resource that can be employed in the industry. The people here have the skills required for executing BPO services. The political stability of the country is another important factor that encourages the establishment of call center companies in this region. Abundant human resources reduce the operational costs of the industry since skilled labor is easily obtained from them.</p>
<p>More and more people in China are acquiring conversational skills in English language, which seems to encourage the growth of its BPO sector in future. Availability of cheap skilled labor, technological advancements, better internet connection and the right kind of infrastructure create a perfect atmosphere for business process outsourcing in China. The dynamic global market of today has caused the companies to maintain low operational costs but at the same time increase their productivity. The services that are usually outsourced to business process outsourcing companies are time, resource and cost intensive. The business process outsourcing market of China has come up with effective solutions to these problems. The Chinese BPO firms provide faster, efficient, cheaper and flexible outsourcing services to the companies in need of it.</p>
<p>China is experienced in providing outsourcing services and that is why the businesses prefer to outsource their services to the BPO firms of the country. They have the skilled employees who are absolutely perfect in the execution of their tasks. The call center agents in this region, are well trained and qualified, and maintain accuracy in the delivery of their services. These people have the tenacity to work in long shifts at comparatively low wages. They are thus, able to provide excellent customer support services round the clock. This is a unique feature of the Chinese BPO industry has made it a popular outsourcing destination for business enterprises across the world.</p>
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		<title>About China Manufacturing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 06:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you look at a large proportion of the worlds manufacturing you will notice that a large amount of it takes place in China. Most products that you pick up off the shelves these days have made in China stamped on them somewhere. Well for a start if you look at the country you will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you look at a large proportion of the worlds manufacturing you will notice that a large amount of it takes place in China. Most products that you pick up off the shelves these days have made in China stamped on them somewhere. Well for a start if you look at the country you will notice that it has one of the largest land masses in the world and obviously with that comes a large population that needs work. China is still a communist country and therefore has come up against a number of human rights issues for the way some people are forced to work for very little in conditions that aren&#8217;t exactly suitable for the type of work undertaken.</p>
<p>Obviously not all China manufacturing plants are run under such a strict regime and this is why a lot of western companies choose to place their manufacturing in places like China. Most of the major sporting and clothing brands have China manufacturing branches that produce all their latest products. Nike, Adidas and many more companies all utilise the cost benefits of producing their products in China.</p>
<p>Some people sometime bemoan the fact that all the manufacturing work has been shipped off to China. However, if you run a business your main aim is to get your product produced to a specified and satisfactory level at the cheapest price possible. That is how you make a profit and that is the most simple rule you will find in business.</p>
<p>Obviously the work that is being performed at the China manufacturing plants is to a satisfactory level for the companies otherwise they would move their production elsewhere. The worrying thing seems to be that very few people seem to worry about the working conditions of the workers. People have exposed some of these employers for keeping people in cramped and unworkable conditions and yet after the company issues a full and frank apology and mentions that they didn&#8217;t know about the working conditions, nothing really changes.</p>
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		<title>The Chinese Pregnancy Calendar</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Astrological Signs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chinese Pregnancy Calendar]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Chinese pregnancy calendar is best known as the Chinese conception chart and it is used to predict the baby gender. Many women would like to know right from the beginning whether they have a baby-girl or a baby-boy. It is said that the Chinese pregnancy calendar was buried in a tomb one thousand years [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Chinese pregnancy calendar is best known as the Chinese conception chart and it is used to predict the baby gender. Many women would like to know right from the beginning whether they have a baby-girl or a baby-boy. It is said that the Chinese pregnancy calendar was buried in a tomb one thousand years ago, and it is now exhibited at the Beijing Institute of Science. There are just two main elements that are taken into consideration to determine baby gender in the Chinese pregnancy calendar. They are mother age on a column and the month of conception in a row. The rest of the calendar consists of blue and pink squares. Though simple, it has been successfully used in ancient China for thousands of years. All the more appreciation for the ancient Chinese.</p>
<p>Those that have seen the Chinese pregnancy calendar have declared that it is very easy to use. When you find the pregnancy line equal to your age, you follow it to reach to the month when you conceived. A square pink indicates you will have a girl and a blue square a boy. Of course it is a bit of fun, but there are people that confessed their prediction being right in their case and in that of their friends. If you try the Chinese pregnancy calendar, it is better to calculate your age according to the lunar calendar, a lunar month is twenty-nine days long. The basis for the Chinese pregnancy calendar is the lunar calendar, the one the ancient Chinese used a lot. There have been attempts to transform the Chinese pregnancy calendar / chart into a Chinese astrology calendar.</p>
<p>The regular Chinese pregnancy calendar has been changed to reflect also the combination of the five elements air, fire, water, earth and wood in its role in determining the gender of the unborn baby. Other factors analyzed by this modified Chinese pregnancy calendar, are the astrological sign, the five major elements relationship as well as animal relationship – the Chinese astrological signs correspond to animals. Regardless of whether you use the Chinese pregnancy calendar for fun or for sheer curiosity, I should tell you that it has only fifty percent chances of accuracy. Don’t repaint the baby room just because of a prediction with the Chinese pregnancy calendar. </p>
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		<title>Understanding the Chinese Business Culture</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Stewards</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business & Trade]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[China Market]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[China standard of living has been levered up exponentially over the years that it’s now the one of the top few economies in the world. Through the decades, the standard living of China has been rising and consumers are changing their needs and wants. The Chinese no longer seek for basic needs such as food [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>China standard of living has been levered up exponentially over the years that it’s now the one of the top few economies in the world. Through the decades, the standard living of China has been rising and consumers are changing their needs and wants. The Chinese no longer seek for basic needs such as food and shelter According to Maslow&#8217;s hierarchy of needs, higher standard of living has fulfilled Biological and Physiological needs of the consumers thus the Chinese are moving up the level and demanding more compared to the past.</p>
<p>Hence, a lot of foreign investors in China are no longer just producing their goods in China. Most foreign companies are now marketing their products in China itself due to the large population demand. With a population of 1,313,973,713 (July 2006 est.), labor is not an issue in China. With a huge consumer base and increasing economy, many foreign investors are fighting for a piece of the China market. Furthermore, the China government is encouraging more foreign companies to enter in the China market and certain regulations and procedures have been are no longer as stringent as before. With the government support, China received a total of 622.4 billion U.S. dollars in foreign direct investment from 1979 to 2005.</p>
<p>However, entering the China market is not an easy task. The government procedures in China are not easy to understand. Full of complexities and paperwork, many foreign investors are always so confused when dealing with the authorities. The Chinese have their own style of working which may irritate foreigners who are not familiar with the procedures here. Any complications with the government can lead to long delays with any business opportunities. Therefore, the best way to prevent any complications with the Chinese government would be to engage a local party to help the foreign company with the administrative stuff. First of all, locals would not have any problems with any language barriers. Locals would be more familiar and comfortable dealing with the higher authorities. Furthermore, they would know the proper negotiation methods here in China.</p>
<p>The Chinese cherishes relationships among people. They believe that with good relationship comes trust which will lead to mutual success. Hence, the Chinese businessmen will ensure a strong and stable relationship with their business partners before carrying out any dealings with them. This way of doing business often causes conflicts among foreign investors and the locals. Foreign companies need to understand and familiarize themselves with the Chinese culture. If not, miscommunications can ruin any potential business deals and mess up the whole plan on China market entry.</p>
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		<title>Chinese Stock Market Crash &#8211; What is Taking So Long?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 06:35:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Walker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many stock market technical analysts will tell you that the Chinese stock market is a bubble and they will also tell you that it is ready to burst. Of course even a technical analyst does not have much to go by as there are very few charts which show similarities with 10% year-over-year growth. Nevertheless [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many stock market technical analysts will tell you that the Chinese stock market is a bubble and they will also tell you that it is ready to burst. Of course even a technical analyst does not have much to go by as there are very few charts which show similarities with 10% year-over-year growth. Nevertheless judging by technical charts of stock markets in other emerging nations the Chinese stock market looks like it is ready to crash.</p>
<p>Recently former Federal Reserve Chairman Greenspan stated that he believed the Chinese stock market was completely overbought and it was looking for a sharp fall. That very same day in defiance the Chinese stock market went roaring up. Some might say this would show how wrong Greenspan was, however we all know that at the very top of any stock market there is an rational frenzy of buying. If we look at all the major stock market crashes we see this same scenario. So where is the Chinese stock market today and is it really going to crash and when it dies many of us will say what took it so long? Is the Chinese stock market a good long-term play? It very well may be after the big crash. How far down it goes no one will know, but as it stands now it looks very toppy. As the traders, companies and even the Chinese government deny that the stock market is in trouble, technical analysts warn that the end is near and the crash is coming. The question now is how much will the stock market fall and what will be the date of its collapse?</p>
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