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By Sean Upton-McLaughlin

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Sean Upton-McLaughlin

Sean is a business and communications professional based out of Hong Kong, China. He has worked for Chinese companies for the majority of his career, including well-known smartphone and technology firms. Through his mastery of the Chinese language and culture, as well as his empathy and understanding towards the Chinese point of view, he advises Chinese companies on successfully going global.
Sean Upton-McLaughlin
Opinion

Will We Meet Again: A Sacrifice of Working Overseas

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin09/05/201503/12/2019
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Work in China

How “Chinese” Should You Act in China?

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin08/08/201503/12/2019
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Opinion

Why I Write “Westerner”: The Essence of a Word

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin07/20/201503/12/2019
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Life & Society

“Little Sisters” and “Older Brothers” in China

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin06/20/201503/12/2019
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China Stories

SeekPanda: Revolutionizing the Chinese Interpretation Market

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin05/11/201503/19/2019
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Announcements

Share Your China Story with the World!

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin04/28/201503/12/2019
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Chinese Wisdom Communication Tips

35 Ways to Wish Someone Well in Chinese

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin04/01/201502/19/2020
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Announcements

Happy Chinese New Year – 2015 is the Year of the Goat!

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin02/18/201503/19/2019
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Culture Basics

12 Important Symbols of the Chinese Spring Festival

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin02/17/201503/19/2019
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Life & Society

Baijiu: the Misunderstood Drink of China

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin01/12/201512/17/2020
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Chinese Wisdom

27 Idioms For More Effective Communication with the Chinese

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin12/06/201402/19/2020
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Communication Tips

The Quest for an Accurate Translation, a Chinese Fable

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin11/04/201403/12/2019
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Don't teach English in China
Work in China

8 Reasons Young Professionals Should Avoid Teaching English in China

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin09/15/201403/12/2019
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Work in China

Why Overseas Chinese Talent Has Trouble Adjusting in Mainland China

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin08/13/201407/11/2020
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Announcements Work in China

Journal Article : The Many Faces of Suzhi in China

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin06/20/201403/12/2019
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Shenzhen China
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The “China Culture Corner” is Now in Shenzhen!

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin06/02/201403/12/2019
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Culture Basics

What Does “Leader” Mean in China?

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin05/12/201403/19/2019
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Life & Society

The Chinese Families of Flight MH370

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin04/16/201403/12/2019
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Communication Tips Life & Society

3 Ideas For More Effective Networking With the Chinese

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin04/03/201403/12/2019
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Life & Society

The Difficulties in Connecting With Influential Chinese

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin03/12/201403/12/2019
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Communication Tips

What is the Secret to Speaking Better Chinese?

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin02/20/201403/12/2019
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Chinese Wisdom

The Frog in the Well – Bridging The Cultural Gap

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin02/13/201403/19/2019
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Communication Tips

Saying “No” in China

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin01/27/201403/19/2019
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Work in China

China Expat Survival Tips: 15 Ways to Apply “Face” in China

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin12/26/201303/12/2019
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Culture Basics

Are Relationships Predestined? They are in China!

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin12/15/201307/11/2020
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Life & Society Work in China

China Expat Survival Tips: Joining a Chinese Company

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin12/03/201303/12/2019
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Chinese Wisdom

Three People Can Create a Tiger – Social Media in China

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin11/24/201303/12/2019
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Culture Basics

The Art of Giving Gifts in China

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin10/30/201303/19/2019
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Communication Tips

Tips For Communicating With The Chinese, Part 2

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin10/20/201303/19/2019
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Culture Basics

Gaining and Losing Face in China

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin10/10/201302/19/2020
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Sean is a business and communications professional based out of Hong Kong, China. He has worked for Chinese companies for the majority of his career, including well-known smartphone and technology firms. Through his mastery of the Chinese language and culture, as well as his empathy and understanding towards the Chinese point of view, he advises Chinese companies on successfully going global.

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Recent Posts

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  • COVID-19 Update #5: My Hong Kong Hotel Quarantine
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  • Coronavirus Update #4: Is the World Ready?
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Recent Posts

  • Talking TikTok: Reflecting on Resignations & Executive Responsibilities
  • Why “Dual-Culture Management” is Important in China
  • COVID-19 Update #5: My Hong Kong Hotel Quarantine
  • Revisiting Xi’an: Old Memories & New Experiences
  • Coronavirus Update #4: Is the World Ready?
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