Map of China -- Introduction -- Key Facts -- 1. Land and People -- Terrain and Climate -- Han Chinese and Minority Nationalities -- A Brief History -- Government and the Economy -- The Political Landscape -- Greater China -- The Environment -- Covid-19 in China -- 2. Values and Attitudes -- Schools of Thought -- Pragmatism -- The Chinese Dream -- Face -- Attitudes Toward the Family -- Respect for Old Age and Ancestors -- Respect for Education -- Guanxi, or Networking, Chinese Style -- Attitudes Toward Religion -- Attitudes Toward the State -- The Middle Kingdom: China's Place in the World -- Attitudes Toward Women -- Attitudes Toward Sex -- Attitudes Toward Overseas Chinese -- Attitudes Toward Foreigners -- Superstition -- 3. Customs and Traditions -- Many Religions and None -- High Days and Holidays -- Life's Milestones -- Traditional Chinese Medicine -- 4. Making Friends -- Friendships -- Meeting and Greeting -- Invitations Home -- Gift Giving -- Timekeeping -- Men and Women -- Sensitive Topics -- Chinese Names -- 5. Private and Family Life -- The Family Unit -- Housing -- Social Relations and Occupations -- Daily Life -- Education -- The Third Age -- Love and Marriage, Or Not -- 6. Time Out -- Eating In and Out -- Regional Cuisine -- Drinks -- Smoking -- Shopping for Pleasure -- The Cashless Revolution -- Parks -- Sports and Exercise -- Nightlife -- Music -- Art -- 7. Travel, Health, and Safety -- Travel -- Getting About Town -- Intercity -- Rules and Regulations -- Health -- Hygiene and Personal Safety -- 8. Business Briefing -- The Next Decade -- Business Protocol -- Negotiating -- Entertaining: The Banquet -- The Return Match -- Working in China.

9. Communicating -- Mandarin, Cantonese, and More -- Body Language -- Chinese Characters -- Pinyin, or How to Romanize Chinese Characters -- The Media -- Social Media -- Smartphones -- Mail and Express Delivery -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Simple Vocabulary -- Further Reading, Useful Web Sites and Apps -- Picture Credits -- Copyright -- Index.