CULTURAL COMPARISON

“Cultural comparison of China and Canada”



“Cultural comparison of China and Canada”

Introduction

Culture is the socially acceptable ways, norms and folkways of a society. It is a collection of a number of such elements that expresses the society. To understand and explain the cultural differences of Canada and china, it is essential to understand the countries and their people.

China

The People's Republic of China (PRC) is a single-party state governed by the Communist Party of China. Initially the country's political arrangement was based on dynasties which ended in the 1912 resulting in the foundation of the Republic of China. This lasted till 1949 when the Chinese communists won against the nationalist and established the in Beijing on 1st October 1949. The People's Republic of China was admitted to the United Nations in 1971 and took the seat of the UN Security Council as a permanent member.

Canada

Canada has one of the greatest GDP in the world, being one of the richest nations on the planet. This help it boasts one of the best standards of living for its citizens. Being the owner of the world's leading economies, Canada is also the member of the famous “G7”. Although it is facing pressure from competitive countries like India and China due to their pool of population, Canada is still one of the elite economies in the world.

Finance in the two cultures

China

In terms of finance, a view based on experience is needed to judge China's foreign exchange policy and reserves which is per capita $ 600 being is appropriate. The country's culture has profoundly changed, making it more focused on monetary gains and acquiring money. Several years have passed, and now the foreign reserves have exceeded 3 trillion U.S. dollars reflecting this believe.

Canada

In terms of Canada, the governments are far from being "disengaged". Whether to impose a form of nationalism or to make politically elected officials, or to visibly balk at the idea of releasing funds for "rayon" Canadian culture / Quebec home and abroad is a hard choice for many. Artists and associations cannot pay their dues and complain about not having enough money because they are reduced to the rank of the second class citizens because of no money. (Riendeau, Pp. 56).

Marketing in the two cultures

China

In terms of marketing, the Chinese culture in light of the work of Sun Tzu depends on comprehensive planning. Inspired by the vision, from the most populous market in the world, other Companies want to be present, and the favor of 1.3 billion consumers to gain an onslaught of the open market which began in the Chinese market. It is kindly to note that China expertise is continuously gaining a competitive advantage. This is because of the knowledge of the Chinese market and a careful preparation of corporate activities, which is reducing the risks and increases the potential opportunities into successes. Already in the Chinese book "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, which is from the fourth Century BC says, “The general who wins a battle ...