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Understanding the cultural determinants of China is one of the important aspects to consider while conducting the cultural analysis of the area. One of the cultural determinants of China is the country’s political structure, which occurs on the foundation of a single-party socialist republic (Liu, Keller, & Hong, 2015). The other cultural determinant of China is religion, with the country having a diversity of religious entities that include Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, and Christianity. Another social determinant of the country is climate. The complicated terrain of the country that is a result of the vast land coverage leads the climate of the country to vary radically.
Another important aspect to analyze under cultural analysis is cultural dimensions. One of the cultural dimensions of importance for China is the power distance (PDI). China ranks eightieth in regards to PDI, which is high since it means there is a huge power distance between subordinates and superiors (Liu, Keller, & Hong, 2015). The other cultural dimension of importance is individualism that determines the mentality of thinking of the country. Considering that China ranks 91st on individualism, it is clear that the citizens engage more in collective thinking. The other dimension of interest is uncertainty avoidance where China ranks 40th. Thus, it means that China readily accepts ambiguous situations, and they do not deter them.
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In regards to norms and trends, one of the common norms of China is that clans fix their children to other clans with the aim of building empires together (DeVido, 2014). Further, a strong recommendation from family members, friends, and acquaintances leads to the realization of better deals and prices (DeVido, 2014). The trend of co-working spaces is the common one among the Chinese people, as it has been one of the leading factors for improved job opportunities.
Sustainability Use
China encompasses twenty percent of the world’s population and only has 7% of fresh water supply, which means that the demand for water is really high in the country (Sen, 2016). The huge demand leads to severe water shortages that further affect sustainable use of the resource. In regards to waste, the increasing urban population of China means that there will be an increased volume of municipal solid waste, which makes its management a priority to the country. China has the largest population in the world, and according to the latest trends, the population will still increase (DeVido, 2014). The major challenge about the rise in population is food availability, which is the main reason why food sustainability is an important aspect for the country, with the main focus being on food security, the quality, and safety.
In regards to land use, sustainable agriculture is the main focus of the country as they understand the need for maintaining the land resources considering the projected growth in population that the country will experience in the future. Pollution is another major issue that China faces, as it mainly results from the high population density of the country. Water and air are the major areas affected by pollution in China (DeVido, 2014). The situation is so intertwined that the air that one breathes in China is just as dangerous as the water drunk. The trend of sustainability in China has seen a shift from community social responsibility (CSR) to business sustainability. Many businesses in China currently focus on innovation, coordinated development, green growth, inclusive growth, and openness as the major ways for enhancing business sustainability.
Regional Integration
Concerning regional integration, China has a lot of trade agreements that help the country in strengthening its diplomatic ties and economic stability (Sen, 2016). The most recent trade agreement that China engaged in was the deal between them and the US, which was an important economic and diplomatic win for the country. Some of the important Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners of China include Pakistan, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Peru, Chile, Switzerland, and Hong Kong (Wang, 2015). Chinese markets have been performing well, which is the biggest reason behind the country’s stake as the second-largest economy in the world. The economic policies of China major around the achievement of high economic growth. The major emphasis of the economic policies of China in the 21st century has been the need for improvement on the industrial developments (Wang, 2015). The policies initiated by the Chinese government usually aims at making the country a conducive area for businesses interested in manufacturing.
Political interests also influence the regional integration of China, with their growing interest in Africa being one of the major identifiers of how politics has an influence in the country’s regional integrations (Sen, 2016). The increased interest in the African market is a way of increasing their regional influence with the aim of becoming the greatest force in the global economy. The growing economy of China has brought the country immigration issues to deal with, as it is a suitable destination for international immigrants rather than just being their source (Sen, 2016). The development has made the country to adjust to new immigration realities and develop policies that can help in managing the issue. The main trend for regional integration in China is the increase in the integrated markets whereby many countries come together to develop one strong economic bloc.
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