Despite sometimes casual appearances, there is a hosting protocol that applies in these visits. You get bonus points when you acknowledge this and that can give you a competitive advantage.
Forget Chinese tourists, it is now travel time for Chinese officials, be they representatives of CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade) or senior directors of companies with whom you wish to do business.
Last week, we looked at protocols we are expected to follow when visiting China. This week, we consider what happens when Chinese officials visit us.
