Chinese culture

Happy Chinese New Year! 2021 Year of the Ox

Happy Chinese New Year! 2021 Year of the Ox

maribel 2021-03-22T13:32:32+00:00 March 17th, 2021|

On February 12, with the Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year 2021 of the Ox began. Also known as the Golden or Metal Buffalo. The Asian country is home to a new lunar period that will last until January 31, 2022. Chinese New Year holidays range from February 11-17. However, celebrations can take place for 16 days. Before they could even last up to 23 days! What’s the Ox bringing this year? What are the celebrations like? And how could it affect your company’s hardware imports? […]

Confucius’s Importance in Chinese Culture

Confucius’s Importance in Chinese Culture

maribel 2021-01-21T18:13:46+00:00 January 18th, 2021|

Knowing Chinese culture, at least part of it, can help you satisfy curiosity and better work out when doing business with suppliers or companies residing there. That is why, in today’s post, we speak about the importance of Confucius for this millennial country. ‘Confucius’, so the Jesuit missionaries called the philosopher K’ung Chung-ni born in Lu, a state located in Shandong Province, in 551 B.C. And so it has become an essential part of the philosophy of life of all who inhabit the country today. […]

Red color in China, why is it so important? When it is used and what it means.

Red color in China, why is it so important? When it is used and what it means.

maribel 2020-03-10T12:46:35+00:00 March 12th, 2020|

Red is very important to Chinese culture. There are many and very different elements that are dyed of this color, especially when it comes to special occasions to celebrate with loved ones. Do you want to know why red is so important in China? Then let’s look at all the details about its origin and the most popular expressions associated with this tone. Let’s start! […]

Gifts in China: Remember! Gifts you should NEVER give when in China

Gifts in China: Remember! Gifts you should NEVER give when in China

maribel 2020-01-14T10:12:27+00:00 January 15th, 2020|

Giving and receiving gifts is a part of Chinese culture. Furthermore, it is a symbol of courtesy and goodwill towards others. Now, when it comes to giving gifts in China as part of doing business, there are several things you must consider. At IBMH, we know all about the tradition of gift-giving in China, and so we can tell you with complete confidence what gifts should not be given in China and which gifts are the most appropriate. Let’s take a look! […]

What you need to know about language in China in order to do business here

What you need to know about language in China in order to do business here

maribel 2019-07-25T12:47:52+00:00 July 19th, 2019|

If you want to go to China and start doing business with your furniture and construction hardware company, you need to try to learn, to the extent possible, the culture and characteristics of this country and its thousands of years of tradition. Will you be traveling to China? Are you going to interact with suppliers and clients? Then you’ll have to start by learning a bit about the language in China. Obviously, you won’t learn to speak overnight, but you will know how many languages are spoken here, what the main differences are, and which are the most popular. The more you know, the more confident you’ll feel. Let’s take a look! […]

Morning tea in Guangzhou

Morning tea in Guangzhou

maribel 2019-04-15T10:12:03+00:00 April 10th, 2019|

Guangzhou is a strategic city for hardware importers, and it is here, as you know, where IBMH headquarters are located. This city, situated in the south of China, maintains some very rich and interesting culture and traditions. If you want to start doing business in this country, you’ll probably be interested in learning some of their most important customs. […]

The secret animal: the other Chinese horoscope animal

The secret animal: the other Chinese horoscope animal

maribel 2019-02-18T13:19:15+00:00 February 13th, 2019|

The Chinese New Year has already begun, the Year of the Pig. As you know, there is a custom in China to assign an animal’s zodiac sign to each person according to their birthday. What you probably never knew is that, according to the Chinese horoscope, each person is linked to another Chinese horoscope animal. And this other animal is the one that determines our personality: the secret animal. We have lived and worked in China for years, we know their customs and traditions and we know how spirituality, religion or superstitions influence in the business environment. Did you know the existence of the other Chinese horoscope animal? We will tell you its origin. […]

The guest-host relationship in the hardware industry in China (Part II)

The guest-host relationship in the hardware industry in China (Part II)

maribel 2018-12-11T10:59:09+00:00 December 12th, 2018|

Do you know how important the guest-host relationship in the hardware industry in China is? A few days ago, we shared a few recommendations on how you should act if a Chinese business partner invites you to their country in order to do business or close a deal. And today, we’re going to tell you what you should do if you are the one doing the hosting. […]

The guest-host relationship in the hardware industry in China (Part I)

The guest-host relationship in the hardware industry in China (Part I)

maribel 2019-01-21T12:55:34+00:00 November 15th, 2018|

Today, we’re sharing some tips to help the guest-host relationship in the hardware industry in China flourish.As you know, at IBMH we have lived and dealt with the Chinese market for more than 20 years. This has made us deeply knowledgeable about their culture, their traditions and their way of working. […]

Chinese sayings that will help you in your hardware business

Chinese sayings that will help you in your hardware business

IBMH Corp. 2019-01-21T12:50:57+00:00 July 6th, 2018|

Our decision to reside in China is also related to its culture and philosophy. At IBMH, we speak Chinese, we understand their way of working and expressing themselves, and we know how to communicate here. This makes us unique in the market. Because of all this, today we’d like to share with you 5 Chinese sayings that will help you in your hardware business. We believe that to be leaders in the furniture and construction hardware and accessories industry, it’s necessary to think on these concepts… […]