I saw there was a topic named : "Dealing with Chinese supplier"  at  ,and I particularly interested in this topic.


Imo, not only Chinese suppliers, but the Asian suppliers, they have something in common , these are the evidence:

This is my observation:  people in EU/US focus mainly on the trade issues , and if possible ,then make friends with them,  but Asian people like to make friends first , in Japan , I once took an order but before that , I sent many small gifts to the japanese staff before the auction is made.

I personally like to trade Chinese suppliers but still a bit difficult to communicate.

we have the different methods to handle things.

Especially, quite differents from Western people.

 

We think human relations is very important and also is the vital factor to complete one things.

So our behavior looks quite weird in you /western peoples' opinions.