China intelligenceJuly 10, 2026 · 2 min read
Ten rules of business etiquette when meeting Chinese partners
Business cards, tea, pauses, and seating order: the quiet signals where trust begins.
ASI Journal · Field intelligence
China without the tourist bubble.
Places, people, and operating rules that only become visible from the inside. Practical notes from our local team.
China intelligenceJuly 3, 2026 · 2 min read
Golden Week: planning a project without calendar surprises
How to cross-check the official calendar, demand, and contractor schedules before locking dates.
PlacesJune 26, 2026 · 1 min read
24 business hours in Shanghai: a route without unnecessary transfers
How to connect a meeting, site visit, and dinner while keeping reserve for city traffic.
PlacesJune 19, 2026 · 1 min read
24 business hours in Beijing: one district, one day logic
A practical rhythm for a short visit that accounts for distance, access checks, and weather.
PlacesJune 12, 2026 · 1 min read
A Shanghai restaurant for a business meeting: selection criteria
Privacy, acoustics, menu, and transport matter more than any fixed ranking.
PlacesJune 5, 2026 · 2 min read
Xintiandi for VIP guests: a compact visit scenario
How to use the district as a connected route rather than a list of fashionable addresses.
MICE guideMay 29, 2026 · 2 min read
How to choose a gala venue in Shanghai
We assess not only the beauty of the hall, but load-in, sound, kitchen capacity, and the final guest exit.
PlacesMay 22, 2026 · 1 min read
Incentive travel in Yunnan: four decisions that change the route
One base, a gentle pace, local context, and reserve for mountain logistics.
MICE guideMay 15, 2026 · 1 min read
A gala in six weeks: a workable critical path
What to freeze in week one and which decisions cannot wait until load-in.
China intelligenceMay 8, 2026 · 1 min read
A business banquet menu in Shanghai: the logic of service
How to align regional character, guest restrictions, and a clear rhythm for a shared table.
PlacesMay 1, 2026 · 1 min read
Shanghai boardrooms: what to check beyond the view
Confidentiality, hybrid connectivity, access, and service as one working system.
SustainabilityApril 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Sustainable MICE in China: decisions you can verify
Practical measurable procurement, reuse, and accurate ordering without loud promises.
MICE guideApril 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Business aviation transfer in Shanghai: designing the handover
Ground permissions, baggage, meet-and-greet, and backup scenario in one operational chain.
China intelligenceApril 10, 2026 · 2 min read
China event calendar 2026: how to use it
Holidays, trade fairs, and city peaks should be rechecked before every contract.
Field notesApril 3, 2026 · 1 min read
Five principles for long-term relationships with local teams
A transparent brief, respect for expertise, and decisions with named owners.
China intelligenceMarch 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Tea ceremony in a business programmeme: when it fits
Context, host selection, and pacing that support conversation rather than turn it into decoration.
China intelligenceMarch 20, 2026 · 1 min read
Cantonese cuisine for international guests: a clear introduction
How to present seasonality, shared tables, and unfamiliar textures without simplifying the local kitchen.
PlacesMarch 13, 2026 · 1 min read
Autumn in Hangzhou: rhythm for an executive retreat
One working goal, short geography, and enough space between sessions.
PlacesMarch 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Winter incentive in Harbin: warmth as part of production
Clothing, transport, outdoor block length, and a plan for extreme weather.
PlacesFebruary 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Wuhan blossom season: a route with reserve
Why a natural peak cannot be promised and how to build a full programme at any bloom stage.
MICE guideFebruary 20, 2026 · 1 min read
Working with Chinese contractors: one project language
Bilingual scope, samples, decision log, and quality control without loose interpretation.
MICE guideFebruary 13, 2026 · 1 min read
Legal questions for events in China: a review map
Contracts, permits, data, and content require local review for the specific project.
PlacesFebruary 6, 2026 · 1 min read
A Shanghai hotel for VIP guests: how to build a shortlist
We choose by privacy, routes, room stock, and the team's ability to respond — not by stars alone.
PlacesJanuary 30, 2026 · 1 min read
Beijing restaurants 2026: a method for current selection
How to verify private room, kitchen, access, and current terms immediately before the visit.
MICE guideJanuary 23, 2026 · 1 min read
Event insurance in China: from risk to coverage wording
What to include in a risk register and which exclusions to discuss with a licensed specialist.
China intelligenceJanuary 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Beijing or Shanghai: where to host an international event
We compare cities by purpose, audience, logistics, and meaning — not by a universal ranking.
PlacesJanuary 9, 2026 · 1 min read
A Chengdu food tour: flavor without a marathon
Balance tastings, movement, local context, and individual spice tolerance.
Field notesDecember 19, 2025 · 1 min read
Books on China for MICE planners: three angles of reading
History, business culture, and the modern city help you ask better questions of the local team.
Field notesDecember 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Head of Production: 'Calm starts with documentation'
A conversation on site inspection, decision points, and backup the guest should never notice.
Field notesDecember 5, 2025 · 1 min read
Local partner voices: what makes collaboration endure
Craftspeople, guides, and production teams on clear scope, realistic timelines, and mutual respect.