American CEOs traveling to China face big challenges. The local tradition that business leaders dance and sing on stage to huge crowds. “His dance moves were kinda stiff and his legs and arms were uncoordinated," says David Chen, a Nvidia engineer in Shanghai. The invite is comingHeads up to Western executives visiting China: CEOs are vulnerable to being thrust into the spotlight, especially now when Lunar New Year bashes held for employees tend to involve MCs, lavish prizes and entertainment—possibly you. His employees wanted him to learn steps to the Yangge, a festive dance popular in northern China.

Source: Wall Street Journal February 08, 2024 10:10 UTC