美国企业过在中国经商(2/4)-英语听力

[00:00.56]That's why so many foreign businesses look for a Chinese partner who has good contacts already,
这就是为什么那么多外国企业寻找已经有良好关系的中国合作伙伴， [00:07.02]like an agent or business partner.
就像代理人或商业伙伴。 [00:10.03]And is there any other way to shortcut this process ?
还有其他捷径吗? [00:13.04]Not really. Gift-giving is helpful, presenting a small gift at the end of a meeting, for example.
基本没有。赠送礼物是有效的，例如在会议结束时赠送一个小礼物。 [00:21.52]Don't expect immediate returns, though, and don't give anything big.
不过，不要指望立即得到回报，也不要给太多。 [00:26.27]The Chinese government has clamped down hard on bribery in recent years and won't tolerate it.
近年来，中国政府严厉打击贿赂行为，不会容忍这种行为。 [00:32.18]What you have to do is build friendships. And how would you go about that?
你要做的就是建立友谊。你会怎么做呢? [00:38.20]Any particular tips?
有什么特别的建议吗? [00:40.60]There's no particular secret, just get to know your partners,
没有什么特别的秘密，去了解你的合作伙伴， [00:45.43]exchange small talk, invite them out for meals.
和他们闲聊，邀请他们出去吃饭。 [00:49.30]Chinese people love eating out. They'll certainly invite you out to a restaurant at some point.
中国人喜欢出去吃饭。他们肯定会邀请你去餐馆吃饭。 [00:55.81]The main thing is just to be yourself, with an extra bit of formality and politeness.
最重要的是做你自己，多一点礼节和礼貌。 [01:02.59]Don't do what some people do and try to be Chinese.
不要做有些人做的事，试着成为中国人。