| Notes on China | |
| The Name of China in Chinese | p. 11 |
| Origin of the Name China | p. 11 |
| The Ethnic Makeup of China | p. 12 |
| The Administrative Makeup of China | p. 12 |
| The Chinese Language | p. 13 |
| Writing Chinese in Roman Letters | p. 14 |
| Pronunciation Guide | p. 15 |
| Preface | |
| The Origin of Cultures | p. 17 |
| Introduction | |
| The Foundation of Chinese Culture | p. 19 |
| The Yin-Yang Principle in Chinese Culture | p. 19 |
| The Role of Language in Preserving & Transmitting Chinese Culture | p. 23 |
| The Role of Hanzi (Hahn-jee) in Chinese Culture | p. 25 |
| The Chinese Language under Assault | p. 28 |
| The Essence of China's Traditional Culture | p. 33 |
| China's Vertical Society | p. 35 |
| The Role of Situational Ethics | p. 38 |
| The Preference for "Soft No's" | p. 40 |
| The Chinese Way of Viewing & Using Laws | p. 42 |
| The Chinese Concept of Time | p. 44 |
| Emotional Intelligence vs. Rational Intelligence | p. 45 |
| The Chinese "What" vs. the Western "Why/Because" | p. 48 |
| The Imperative of Self-Sufficiency | p. 49 |
| The Role of Formality | p. 51 |
| The Food Mystique | p. 52 |
| The Chinese Banquet Tradition | p. 54 |
| The Ongoing Role of Festivals in China | p. 56 |
| China's Three Most Important Festivals | p. 57 |
| The Dragon Boat Race | p. 58 |
| The Mid-Autumn Festival | p. 59 |
| Double Ninth Day | p. 59 |
| The Lantern Festival | p. 59 |
| The Chinese Lunar Calendar | p. 60 |
| Birthdays & Weddings | p. 62 |
| Weddings | p. 63 |
| Myths & Superstitions in China | p. 63 |
| The Feng-Shui Factor | p. 65 |
| China's Martial Arts Legacy | p. 67 |
| China's Theatrical Traditions | p. 69 |
| The Art of Puppetry | p. 71 |
| The Cultural Role of Calligraphy In Chinese Culture | p. 71 |
| Literature in Chinese Culture | p. 73 |
| Contemporary Literature | p. 74 |
| Religion in Today's China | p. 76 |
| Chinese Culture Today | p. 79 |
| Fulfilling 5,000 Years of Suppressed Needs, Wants & Ambitions | p. 81 |
| The "Get Rich is Glorious" Tipping Point | p. 82 |
| "Big Brother" is Alive and Thriving | p. 84 |
| The American Influence on Chinese Culture | p. 85 |
| The Influence of Computers and the Internet on Chinese Culture | p. 86 |
| The Second Cultural Revolution | p. 88 |
| Looking Out for Number One | p. 89 |
| The New-Age Entrepreneurs | p. 90 |
| The New Romans | p. 91 |
| The New-Age Aristocrats | p. 93 |
| The New Women of China | p. 93 |
| The Influence of American Movies & Television on Chinese Culture | p. 95 |
| China's Sexual Revolution | p. 97 |
| The Influence of the English Language on Chinese Culture | p. 98 |
| The Games Kids Play | p. 100 |
| The Influence of Foreign Music | p. 101 |
| The Inroads of Western Entertainment in China | p. 102 |
| The Foreign Fast-Food Culture Invades China | p. 103 |
| The Shopping Scene in Today's China | p. 105 |
| Fashion Boutiques | p. 106 |
| Foreign Supermarkets | p. 106 |
| The Impact of Foreign Sports on Chinese Culture | p. 107 |
| The Olympic Impact | p. 108 |
| The Influence of Foreign Celebrities on Chinese Culture | p. 109 |
| The Automobile Culture In China | p. 110 |
| Weddings & Marriage in China | p. 112 |
| Traditional Medicine in China Today | p. 114 |
| The Marvel of Acupuncture | p. 115 |
| The Ongoing Importance of Traditional Music | p. 117 |
| The Cultural Role of China's Traditional Games | p. 118 |
| The Ubiquitous Mahjong | p. 119 |
| Rehabilitation of China's Ancient Philosophers | p. 121 |
| Education in China | p. 123 |
| The Tourism Welcome Mat Helping to Save China's Traditional Culture | p. 125 |
| The Weather in China | p. 127 |
| Smoking in China | p. 127 |
| China's Gambling Culture | p. 127 |
| The New Look of China's Military Forces | p. 129 |
| Key Words that Reveal the Chinese Way of Thinking & Behaving | p. 131 |
| Bao (Bah-oh) Trading Social Credits | p. 131 |
| Bi (Bee) Unity the Chinese Way | p. 132 |
| Budan Xin (Buu-dahn Sheen) Chinese Style Sincerity | p. 133 |
| Buhe Luoji De (Buu-hay Loo-oh-jee Duh) Look Out for Fuzzy Logic! | p. 133 |
| Buzhidao (Boo-jee-dah-oh) Avoiding Responsibility! | p. 134 |
| Cheng (Chuung) The Importance of Personal Loyalty | p. 136 |
| Chou (Choh-ou) Criticism is Not Taken Lightly! | p. 136 |
| Daoqian (Dow-chee-inn) The Importance of the Apology | p. 138 |
| De (Duh) The Saving Grace of Humanity | p. 138 |
| Di Sam Zhe (Dee Sahn Jay) The Importance of Third Parties | p. 139 |
| Falu (Fah-luu) Laws in their Chinese Context | p. 141 |
| Fuze Ren Yuan (Foo-tsuh Wren Yuu-enn) Finding the Responsible Person | p. 141 |
| Ganjin (Gahn-jeen) The New "Can Do" Chinese | p. 142 |
| Ge (Guh) Keeping Your Balance During Interesting Times | p. 143 |
| Gongwei (Goong-way-ee) Beware the Flattery Ploy | p. 144 |
| Guan (Goo-een)/Contemplating Things Deeply | p. 145 |
| Guanxi (Gwahn-she) The Role of Personal Connections | p. 146 |
| Guei Mei (Gway-ee May) Staying Out of Trouble | p. 147 |
| Guo Cui (Gwah T'sue-ee) The National Essence of the Chinese | p. 148 |
| Hanyu (Hahn-yuu) China's Secret Code Has Been Cracked | p. 149 |
| Hong (Hung) Looking at Things Holistically | p. 151 |
| Hou Men (Hoe-uu Mane) The Famous Back Door | p. 152 |
| Jiaoliu (Jee-ah-oh-lew) The Role of Mystery in Communicating | p. 152 |
| Jiaoshu Yuren (Jeeow-shuu Yuu-wren) The Chinese Approach to Learning | p. 154 |
| Kaolu Kaolu (Kow-luu Kow-luu) A Discreet Way of Saying No | p. 155 |
| Liangshou Zhunbei (Lee-ing-show Juhn-bay) Two-Handed Preparation | p. 156 |
| Lunlixue (Loon-lee-shway) Policies Instead of Ethics | p. 156 |
| Luoji (Luu-oh-jee) How the Chinese View the World | p. 157 |
| Mei You Ban Fa (May-ee Yoh-ou Bahn Fah) It's Not Going to Happen! | p. 158 |
| Mianzi (Me-inn-jee) Face Comes First | p. 159 |
| Mei You (May-ee Yoe-uu) There isn't Any of That! | p. 160 |
| Qing (Cheeng) Being Clear About Things | p. 160 |
| Qingke - Yanjiu Yanjiu (Cheen-kuh - Yahn-jew Yahn-jew) Wining and Dining Your Way to Success | p. 161 |
| Shangding (shahng-deeng) Keep on Negotiating | p. 162 |
| Shehui Dengji (Shuu-whay Dung-jee) Social Status Still Counts | p. 163 |
| Sheng (Shung) Impressing Your Chinese Contacts | p. 164 |
| Shi (She) The Power of Knowledge | p. 165 |
| Shun (Shune) The "Soft Way" of the Chinese | p. 166 |
| Si; Ji (Suh; Jee) Principles of Success | p. 167 |
| Song (Sung) Knowing How to Avoid Conflict | p. 168 |
| Tai (Tie) When Harmony and Prosperity Prevail | p. 169 |
| Tai Ji Quan (Tie Jee Chuu-inn) The Great Fist of Health | p. 170 |
| Wang Ming (Wahn Meeng) The Chinese Obsession to Achieve | p. 171 |
| Wenhua (Win-whah) The Power of Chinese Culture | p. 172 |
| Wuwang (Wuu-wahng) The Importance of Innocence | p. 173 |
| Xiaoguo (She-ow-gwoh) Paying Attention to Details | p. 173 |
| Xin (Sheen) What You See May Not be What You Get | p. 174 |
| Xu (Shuu) The Art of Calculated Waiting | p. 175 |
| Yi (Eee)/Righteousness the Chinese Way | p. 176 |
| Youyi (Yohh-ee) The Friendship Factor in China | p. 177 |
| Zhenchengde (Jun-chuung-duh) The Measure of Your Sincerity | p. 178 |
| Zhengti Guannian (Junng-tee Gwahn-nee-inn) More About the Chinese Way of Thinking Holistically | p. 179 |
| Zhenshi (June-she) Dealing with Circumstantial Truth | p. 180 |
| Zhongcheng (Johng-chung) Loyalty in Today's China | p. 181 |
| Zhong Fu (Chong Foo) The Pursuit of Insight | p. 182 |
| Zhongguo Tong (Johng-gwoh Tung) The Dangers of Being an Expert | p. 183 |
| Zhongjian-Ren (johng-jee-inn-Wren) The Very Helpful Go-Betweens | p. 184 |
| Zou Pengyou (T'su-oh Pung-yoh-ou) You Must Make Friends in China | p. 185 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 187 |
| Index | p. 189 |
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