Reforms and the right set of investments to enhance competitiveness will be crucial for the economic transformations that can lead to sustained higher growth over the longer term. ... The productivity level also determines the rates of return obtained by investments in an economy, which in turn are the fundamental drivers of its growth rates. ... Although the productivity of a country determines its ability to sustain a high level of income, it is also one of the central determinants of its returns on investment, which is one of the key factors explaining an economy's growth potential. ... Und...

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Unique Chinese cultural elements such as complicated local etiquette, obscured decision-making processes, and heavy reliance on interpersonal relationships instead of legal instruments all add to the complexities of Sino-foreign business negotiations, and can make the process tiresome and protracted. ... Chinese negotiators generally send an inviting signal by calling their newly-met foreign counterparts "old friend." If this flattering salutation does not resonate with the foreign party, the Chinese assume their counterparts to be unwilling to commit to an interdependent, reciprocal...

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Ever since the 20th century, the rapid development of globalization has deeply touched the nerve of the contemporary nationalism. Globalization, as one of the important social concepts and terms, brings tremendous change in the domain of politics, economy and culture, which seems to be stealing iden...

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