As many in the past have discovered, there are a number challenges to deal with when doing business in China, including business practices and norms, cultural differences, and miscommunications, etc.  The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology´s School of Business and Management can help to make the adjustment smoother; it runs a course called "Meeting the China Challenge," which is essentially a four-day crash course on all aspects of doing business in China.  Topics include the Chinese political and regulatory systems, business environment, marketing and distribution, entry strategies, and cross-cultural issues.  Students of the course will learn how to manage a company in China, how to deal with potential cultural misunderstandings and manage a Chinese staff, as well as other day-to-day challenges.  They will be able to adapt more quickly to the Chinese business and cultural environment

The course is appropriate for managers going into China for the first time or those who have been in China for less than two years.  It costs US$3,300 and is one of the Business School´s most popular courses.  The Business School is ranked by the Financial Times as one of the top Asian executive education programs. 

To learn more about the program, please see the school´s website at: http://www.bm.ust.hk/execprog/open%20program/open%20program/MCC/index.htm