Discuss the cultural complexities of the Great China Region.

Summary of case The opening case explores the cultural complexity of the Greater China Region. While it is often thought of as simply being Chinese, the Greater China Region, frequently known as simply China, is actually comprised of China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Each of these brings its own political, economic, and cultural differences to the region making it important for international businesses and indeed countries to fully understand Chinese culture and what it means to trade relations, the investment climate, and so on. To learn more about the conflict between mainland China and Hong Kong, consider https://www.cnn.com/2015/06/30/asia/china-mainlanders-in-hongkong/index.html (Links to an external site.). http://www.scmr.com/article/the_differences_between_hong_kong_and_mainland_china (Links to an external site.). Discussion Questions: 1.The United States is often referred to as a melting pot of culture. Discuss the cultural complexities of the Great China Region. What forces shaped the culture of Hong Kong and Macau? How similar or different are these forces from those that shaped the culture of Taiwan? Does the Greater China Region share the same melting pot phenomenon that dominates the United States? 2.Explain the importance of Macau to China as China works to develop a closer trading relationship with Portuguese-speaking countries. How does Macaus history help both sides better understand each other? 3.If you were in a position to advise a Western company that was considering doing business in Greater China for the first time, what would your advice be? 4.Suppose you are a Western business person who has been assigned to oversee your companys entry into the Greater China the Region. Your company has indicated that you are free to choose to live anywhere in region. Which part of the country would you choose and why?