The trip has really enriched my learning about China and the business side of it. The company visits have helped us understand some challenges they face and how the government has been of help to them. China though closed up before, they have developed so much that it's amazing. Being such a huge country, it is a challenge to develop the entire place especially when there is only one central government. I applaud China for a job well done.
Personally, i've met all the objectives i've set out to meet. One of them is being independent. It was my first time going on such a far away trip alone. And i supposed that i have learnt to take care of myself, keeping myself safe and healthy. Adapting to the way of life there, like how there is not a single toilet bowl except in the hotels. Making sure i have my things ready since we are constantly on the move and lastly keeping a look out for my friends. I was too busy enjoying myself that i never really miss home that much as i would have expected to. I guess if there is another chance like this, i would be able to handle it.
I went on the trip prepared to learn about how things work in China and i know i did. I see and experience for myself how China is growing to be a strong economic power which i do not doubt may even take over USA in the future. In the past, i used to think that China made goods are of poor quality and that it will be spoilt very easily. By going there, i see good quality being produced by advanced technology. The people there are very adaptable to any situation that may arise. Like having a generator of their own in case they will not be able to have power.
Though the labour there is cheap, the skills that the workers possess comes from training that was provided so they become skilled workers. And within China itself with such a big population, there is no lack of talent pool. You see news on TV about how Japan always comes up with high-technology items, China can overtake that. It's only a matter of time.
Lastly, China people are not all that bad as we thought they were. They were much friendlier and good with words when you are buying things from them. However, there are still some who are extremely rude. But no doubt, these people are made of hard stuffs. They stand their ground even being threaten. After this trip, i'm really happy to see the China Chinese sticking to their culture.We are both Chinese but we tend to be more westernized. It's sad to say we are losing our chinese roots. If one is to enter China, you must speak their language and have an understanding of the culture. And use the local talent pool, they will be a perk to your company.
To sum it all up, it has been a total eye opener for me in all aspects. New friendships are forged and it's a very great experience. I will definitely miss everything and all that i had been through. 
IBSM 2007 End.
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