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By Sean Upton-McLaughlin

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Category: Opinion

Personal thoughts by the editor based on his time in China.

Opinion

Don’t Let Assumptions Define Your China Experience!

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin07/17/201603/09/2019
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Opinion Work in China

5 Tips for Fun and Flexibility in China

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin06/13/201603/09/2019
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Book Review: Notes from a Beijing Coffeeshop

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin02/19/201603/09/2019
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Will We Meet Again: A Sacrifice of Working Overseas

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin09/05/201503/12/2019
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Why I Write “Westerner”: The Essence of a Word

By Sean Upton-McLaughlin07/20/201503/12/2019
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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

  • 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
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  • Coronavirus Update #3: China is Fighting the Outbreak

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