Anna Kotas, P.E.

Anna and her family, escapees of a Communist regime, waited in Greece for almost four years until a western country granted them asylum. Canada was the first to answer that call.

Lei's Real Talk - The West’s costly China misconceptions (2): Don’t criticize China, Chinese people or the CCP

One major misconception the West has about China is confusing China and the Chinese people with the CCP or the Chinese Communist Party. The Chinese Communist Party does not equate to China or its people, nor does it represent them. In fact, the antagonistic relationship between the Chinese people and CCP has been ignored by the West. Understanding the Chinese mindset and psychology is imperative for the West’s China strategies.

Lei's Real Talk - The West's costly China misconceptions (1): When in China, do as the Chinese do

America’s misconceptions of China are costing its advantage in the US China competition. China is taking over due to US ignorance and misjudgment. Since China joined the WTO, US private and public sectors set their China strategies and policies based on these misconceptions. The West must understand that the prevailing, dominant way of doing business in China is the CCP's way, which is against the traditional Chinese culture.