Workshop ""The rise of Asia” era: Typical features of communication with Chinese partners"

Considering the growing global influence of Asia, we invite you to the workshop to explore the nuanced landscape of communication with Asian partners, focusing specifically on China. Understanding the typical features of communication becomes increasingly vital for successful international interactions, including academic collaboration. Participants will gain insights into historical, social, and business contexts that shape communication practices in China. 

At the workshop, we will focus on Chinese cultural specificities, their impact on communication styles, and common pitfalls in maintaining a cross-cultural dialog with Chinese partners. We will also consider the concept of guanxi (关系, relationships) and its role in business and academic ties. The speaker will share verbal and non-verbal communication techniques that may be effective in contacts with Chinese counterparts and help to overcome misunderstandings. 

This knowledge can help participants to foster meaningful connections and achieve successful outcomes in their cross-cultural interactions with Chinese counterparts. 

The event is planned for the day of the Chinese Spring Festival (or “the Chinese New Year”), and we hope it will bring the garlands of new insights and fireworks of fresh ideas to participants.

Speaker: Alexandra Sizova, Ph.D. in history, Associate Professor, Vice Head of the School of Asian Studies, and Head of the Chinese Studies Department at the School of Asian Studies, HSE University. Being the author of more than 120 works and over 20 teaching courses, she specializes in international relations and intercultural communication in East Asia, Chinese and Mongolian studies, Russia's policy in Asia. Alexandra is also known as one of the leading Russian experts in the innovative teaching of the Chinese language and Asia-related disciplines, and is the lead author of the renowned series of textbooks for secondary school — “It’s the Time to Learn Chinese!” (“Prosveshchenie”). Head and expert of academic and applied projects in Asian studies, IR, foreign languages, and education.