Understanding Chinese culture
This is a selection of resources on various facets of the Chinese culture available from the NLB catalogue or the Internet and is not meant to be an exhaustive list.
NLB print and digital resources
Impact of culture on management of foreign SMEs in China
Business culture and cultural differences can affect the management of foreign companies, especially SMEs, in mainland China. Included in this book is an examination of recent studies in the main economic regions of China, illustrating how company activities in China are impacted by the cultural roots and current environment in the country.
All rights reserved, Cham: Springer International Publishing AG, 2018
Ways of heaven: An introduction to Chinese thought
This ebook offers an introduction to classical China’s world of ideas. Drawing on examples from philosophical texts, literature, and everyday life over centuries of Chinese history, it looks at key concepts like the dao, qi, yin, and yang. It also examines how these ideas shape contemporary China, from table manners at a traditional banquet, to the Chinese obsession with education and family.
Retrieved from OverDrive. (myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.)
Chinese religion and familism: The basis of Chinese culture, society and government
In this book, the author posits that familism, which emphasises the importance of the family unit, is the basis of culture, society government and religion in China. He then takes a closer look at the role played by religion from imperial China in the past to contemporary China today.
All rights reserved, London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2020
Discover the world of ancient and contemporary China through the over 50 over essays contained in this book, covering Chinese history, culture, myths and contemporary society. The author has included bite-sized essays related to Chinese culture, including the history of porcelain and tea, language, dialects, folklore and music.
Retrieved from OverDrive. (myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.)
Xi Jinping: How to read Confucius and other Chinese classical thinkers
Reading is the most important private activity for Xi Jinping, Secretary General of the Chinese Communist Party. In this collection, respected journalist Zhang Fenzhi brings together Xi’s speeches, presentations, and writings about the importance of classical Chinese thought and the importance of literature and reading.
Retrieved from OverDrive. (myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.)
Understand the psychology and concept of humour in Chinese societies. This includes comparisons between the Western and the Chinese perceptions of humour, workplace humour and how humour is related to emotional expressions and mental health in Chinese society.
All rights reserved, London: Routledge, 2018.
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This article provides a wide coverage of Chinese culture, covering different aspects, ranging from the core concepts of filial piety, guanxi and ‘face’ to greetings, family relations, social and business etiquette and significant dates in the Chinese calendar. Included is a list of references for more in-depth reading on the various topics.
Peking Opera: An icon of traditional Chinese culture
Learn about the origins of Chinese Peking opera and the characteristics of this iconic traditional opera which combines singing, reciting, acting and martial arts. Find out more about what the colours represent in the facial make-up, the characters featured and the music used as accompaniment.
China focus: Hanfu becomes a chic during traditional Chinese festivals
Besides the qipao, which originated from the Qing dynasty a few centuries ago, the hanfu is the de facto traditional dress of the Chinese people which goes way back to the Han dynasty more than two thousand years ago. Hanfu has seen a growing interest as well as a revival in its popularity among the people in mainland China in recent years; and getting to know about the hanfu is an essential part of understanding the renaissance in traditional Chinese culture.
Guide to China: Etiquette, customs, culture & business
This London-based translation company provides facts and figures on China before offering an in-depth discussion of its social and business etiquette.
Last updated on Oct 2020