This book is the first volume of a projected series of six handbooks on
various aspects involved in contemporary encounters with China and her
people. The book argues for a hands-on approach of dialogue with China,
which seems to be crucial for business success in China. Bearing in mind
the various present clashes with China and an increasing negative image
of China internationally, the book is conceived as a handbook reflecting
the experiences of observers who provide helpful hints to better
understand and appreciate Chinese culture without being blindfolded by
multiple traps and pitfalls.
The book features a selection of articles published in the Macau Ricci
Institute Journal (MRIJ) in its first six issues from 2017 through
2020. The essays featured in this book provide elements for a frank
appraisal of China's Belt and Road Initiative, by highlighting the PRC
government's aspirations for the project, while examining these in the
light of the practical problems encountered by both hosts and
representatives among the participants in BRI projects.