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SourceJuice article on Guanxi discusses the history, present and future value of having Guanxi in China. References other articles to support theme that Guanxi is still important in China, but not as important as in the past.

Is Guanxi still important in business? A historical view and present day analysis of this peculiarity of China business culture.

When you showed up in China you probably knew all about "face" and "guanxi", the twin pillars of Chinese culture. Not everyone thinks they're all that important.

Beijing expat Jeremiah runs through a few of the things he loves about Beijing. A good list that reminds us that despite what the microscope wielders are reporting about air quality and traffic - the city is still pretty damn cool.

Days before the 2008 Olympic Games, a foreigner in Beijing holds up a sign: Please give me a hug. Uncertain and unsure, most Chinese passing by avoid her. On the internet, some say it is culture difference, others just want a chance to hug a hot foreigner.

I thank God for my new life in China everyday. It’s funny, but most of the things about China that used to drive me crazy, I now embrace with an appreciation and a gratitude I never thought possible. It’s not that life in China has changed all that much in the time that I’ve been here, but the way I look at things today has—entirely.

First, what is known at this point.
As of the last reports, upwards of 17 of China’s provinces are experiencing power brownouts. the severity seems to depends on several things, but while Guangdong’s train station has been the major focus, the province of Guizhou, and its 35 million residents, are having extremely serious issues.

When it comes to IPR enforcement, America will be the bad cop, while the EU can be the good cop. Good cop/bad cop works pretty well actually. And I think the EU will end up having a better image for it. Piracy will go down. America is hated. The EU is loved. That’s a win-win if I ever saw one.

For those of you who remember the story of Ms. Duo and her heroic activities , here is an update from Carol Wolfson of Shanghai Second Chance Animal Association.

As you can see, this situation is a mess and worst fears were confirmed as now the majority of the pets have died or "disappeared". This hoarder did nothing to improve the lives of the 800 cats, nor has this situation done anything to curb the cat trade.