[usaar333]

How well does this apply to people who grew up in China (adept to culture) vs. not (and only might know Mandarin from talking with relatives)?

[throwawayhyes]

Not knowing the culture will definitely hinder you compared to someone that does, but you might be able to carve out a niche as a “Western/English” facing executive. Basically you will be the executive that interfaces with foreigners.