Spotlight on China — Did you know?

When presenting a business card, one should first offer his or her business card to the highest-ranking person in the room. This should be done by presenting the card with two hands. It is customary for the other person to look at it carefully before presenting a business card back.
China is more urban today than ever before. Over 36 percent of Chinese live in a city or large town and the urbanization rate is accelerating rapidly.
China is one of the world's oldest civilizations. The country is rich in history, culture and has contributed widely to the global arts.
Chinese cuisine is renowned as one of the most delicious in the world and can be divided into four main styles: Canton, Beijing, Shanghai and Sichuan (often called Szechuan)
Sports are very popular in China and several clubs and sports facilities are available throughout the country. Beijing is the site for the 2008 Olympics and is generating a lot of interest.
The Chinese year is based on the cycles of the moon and a complete cycle takes 60 years. The Chinese calendar dates back to 2600 B.C. and is the oldest known calendar.

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