It's a complicated China I find,like all westerners,that most Chinese communication is 'complicated'. I think this comes from the strong Chinese preference for indirect communication. Often in business,the real picture would only become clear after many hours of around-the-houses discussion, which doesn't even stop when the contract is agreed and signed.Patience and cross-checking are vital,but laborious. No requirement is either straight- It's a complicated China I find, like all westerners, that most Chinese communication is 'complicated'. I think this comes from the strong Chinese preference for indirect communication. Often in business, the real picture would only become clear after many hours of around- the-houses discussion, which does not even stop when the contract is agreed and signed. Patience and cross-checking are vital, but laborious. No requirement is either straight-