[not_exactly__]

The soft power only works on those that haven’t been exposed to it long enough. If you’ve dealt with China for a while, you know the real deal.

[magicsmoke]

Want to give which geographical region you're from so I can put it down as an anecdotal datapoint?

[not_exactly__]

Lived in China. Also lots of African friends who don’t appreciate how the Chinese do business in their country.

[FooBarWidget]

How do they do business?

Are those Chinese representing private companies, or state companies?

[Papirola]

Care to give yours?

[magicsmoke]

Canada, currently working in the States.