Taiwan

Title: Taiwan, China
Capital: Taiwan pchej
Area: 36.006 km2
Population: 22 749 838
Official language: Chinese, other languages: Mandarin, dialects jihofutienské: Min-nan (Tchajwanština), Hakka
Major religions: Buddhism - 3,7 miles, Taoism - 4.5 million, local religion I-Kuan Tao - 845 thousand., Protestant - 593 thousand., Catholics - 304 thousand., Islam - 53 thousand.
Time: 7 CET
Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)

Local practices relevant to business contacts

Clothing, workshops

    For more formal and important negotiation is of course always a dark suit. For the current trade negotiations sufficient shirt with long sleeves, tie and dark trousers, especially in the humid subtropical summer.

Local customs

     Taiwaines people have entrepreneurial approach to life, the generally accepted philosophy is "Work hard and save hard." Work for them in the first place and their lifelong goal of so-called "three major benefits: a house, car and his son. Once you reach these goals, obtain desired "face" life. "Face" is something like a reputation and gaining the donations and show their willingness, its essence is generosity. Those who obdarovává acquires face, while it is not endowed. When meeting people made hand, neuklánějí, with the exception of the formal social opportunities. Gift card or it is polite to bring both hands, which symbolizes the donation, with all my heart. The Taiwanese company is extremely important punctuality. Unpunctuality is interpreted as a lack of respect for partner and it is possible that the planned meeting canceled. Central aspects of Chinese culture, which may confuse foreigners or even anger is laughter. Taiwanci may be other than us, especially when they are at a loss or if they want to reduce the unpleasant situation. But they also have a sense of humor, but it is quite another. Usually makes them difficult to formulate a linear negative opinions, so it is important for the negotiations to be able to read between the lines and be patient. Instead of the usual signature of the contract with us commonly used stamp with the name.

Specific country, the security situation, the recommendations tourists

    In Taiwan they are not reported any cases of crimes committed on the citizens of the Czech Republic. Earth can be seen in terms of tourism as a safe. Tourist infrastructure is good, true including public transport, taxis are reliable and quality, the fare is paid solely on the basis of data on the taximeter (but not eliminate problems, not every taxi driver controls the English). Foreign currencies are not normally accepted directly change the currency and traveler's checks can be applied in banks and major hotels, known credit cards are accepted almost everywhere (except for small businesses and rural places). Banks are open Mon-Fri 9.00-15.30, government offices Mon-Fri 8.30-12.30 and 13.30-17.30. Lunch break (12:00-14:00) to observe and respect. Tourists are recommended at least a basic knowledge of English. Taiwan is most comparable, in some cases, however, higher price level.

Fields with an increased risk for foreigners

     The current Taiwan is a very safe country to travel and visit all kinds. Street crime is virtually no, so they are not on the agenda or conflicts of ethnic, religious or other population groups.

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