{"product_id":"everyday-objects-in-contemporary-chinese-life-phrases-tips-and-business-insights-9798198381506","title":"Everyday Objects in Contemporary Chinese Life: Phrases, Tips and Business Insights","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Cultura Vantage\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Asia - East - China\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do a Xiaomi phone, a bowl of Malatang, and a POP MART figurine reveal about modern China?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eForget the Great Wall. Forget the pandas. The real China lives in the objects ordinary people reach for every day-the shared power bank, the ear-clip earphones, the self-heating hot pot, the red can of Wanglaoji. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eEveryday Objects in Contemporary Chinese Life\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis your field guide to the electronics, foods, and consumer products that define contemporary Chinese life. Written for English speakers who want to understand China-whether you're moving there for work, building a business, or simply curious-this book delivers practical insights you won't find in any guidebook. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy Xiaomi phones dominate\u003c\/b\u003e and what their ecosystem strategy means for foreign competitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow Mixue Bingcheng conquered China\u003c\/b\u003e with a 3 lemonade and a chubby snowman mascot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe secret behind Chayan Yuese\u003c\/b\u003e -the tea brand that turned scarcity into a pilgrimage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy ear-clip earphones are everywhere\u003c\/b\u003e -and what they reveal about Chinese commuter culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow to eat Haidilao hot pot like a local\u003c\/b\u003e (and why you should never order the broth \"mild\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach chapter includes: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePractical tips\u003c\/b\u003e for foreigners settling in China (mobile payment, electric scooter registration, ordering food)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBusiness insights\u003c\/b\u003e for companies entering the Chinese market (localization strategies, consumer behavior, ecosystem thinking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey Chinese words and phrases\u003c\/b\u003e with cultural context (not just translations, but why they matter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpatriates and international students preparing for life in China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness professionals and entrepreneurs targeting the Chinese consumer market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravelers who want to go beyond the tourist sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom electric scooters to spicy latiao, from Luckin Coffee to Laopu Gold-this book turns everyday objects into windows into the world's most fascinating consumer culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet your copy today and enjoy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47890516148375,"sku":"9798198381506","price":1183.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798198381506.webp?v=1781180343","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/everyday-objects-in-contemporary-chinese-life-phrases-tips-and-business-insights-9798198381506","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}