Current situation of trade between China and Southeast Asian countries

1. Current situation of trade between China and Southeast Asian countries

1. The status of trade with Southeast Asia in China's foreign trade

Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and other 11 countries or regions, in recent years, Southeast Asia trade more closely. In recent years, the proportion of the total import and export with Southeast Asian countries in China's total import and export has been rising, from 9.17% in 2005 to 11.17% in 2014.

2. Current trade status between China and Southeast Asian countries

In Southeast Asia, the trade with China is relatively close mainly Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, accounting for more than 80% of Southeast Asia's trade with China.

Among them, the fastest growing trade with China is Myanmar, which increased from 4442.07 million US dollars in 2010 to 24,968.93 million US dollars in 2014, an increase of 462.1%;

Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam are also on the rise.

However, among the countries that trade with China in Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand have shown a downward trend in the total trade with China in recent years, and only Vietnam has shown an upward trend.

2. Foreign trade trading habits of Southeast Asian countries

1. Business etiquette

(1) Philippines

Businessmen negotiate business, the best time is the temperature is relatively good October to May of the next year, to make an appointment in advance, arrive at the negotiating place on time. The makeup should be conservative, and a traditional suit is more appropriate. When negotiating business, be patient and meticulous, especially for the contract to be detailed and specific, Philippine businessmen often play with numbers, calculate the cost with a percentage, etc., these should be in mind to prevent mistakes. In business negotiations with the Philippines, we should give a clear answer to the unreasonable demands made by the other side, and not be warm and unclear.

(2) Indonesians

It attaches great importance to business cards, so in business activities, to prepare English business cards, guests should take the initiative to give their own business cards to the host. Keep your voice down and be gentle and humble when negotiating. Under normal circumstances, the visit is arranged in advance, do not suddenly break into the house, after the master's permission, before entering the house to put the umbrella, hat, walking stick and other things at the door, feet to wash. After entering the house, follow the instructions of the host and do not sit casually. When visiting, be sure to choose a good time, one is not to disturb the rest; Second, do not disturb the religious activities of believers. Indonesians like banquets in business activities, but pay attention to the best return with the same grade.

(3) Thai people

The more humble you are in your dealings, the better, and they will work well with you. In addition, for business activities in Thailand, it is best to carry traveler's checks and pay with little or no cash. When visiting a local home, if you find a Buddha altar in the room, take off your shoes, socks and hat immediately.

(4) Bangladeshis

In business negotiations, people's responsibilities are very important, in order to more accurately determine the responsibility of each person, often to write down written evidence. They should discuss the concept, quantity, quality, price, delivery date and so on accurately and definitely, and once there is ambiguity, they should be vigilant, there may be twists and turns, or even collapse.

Third, food culture

(1) Malaysia

Malaysian cuisine is a little more intense than the rest of Southeast Asia, with curries and chilies. Therefore, Malay food is mainly spicy, among which the more famous foods are coconut rice, fragrant satay (chicken, beef and lamb kebabs), Malay pastries, bamboo rice, ginger rice and so on. Because of their Islam, Malays do not smoke, eat pork, self-dying animals, or animal blood. Malays are used to eating with their right hand, wash their hands before eating, and have a very hygienic and polite meal.

(2) Thailand

Thai people's eating habits are similar to those in the south of China. Staple food is mainly rice, supplemented by flour, people in the northeast are used to eating glutinous rice, like fruit and sweets after meals. Thailand is known for its hot and sour, and generally more fatty. For breakfast, Thai people like to eat lard cake, sweet bread, dumplings, sardines, soup noodles, Western snacks, toast fried eggs, chicken porridge, milk or coffee. At the same time, authentic Thai food also has its unique flavor, usually using fresh food raw materials, the taste of the food is mainly spicy, but there are also some dishes with the taste of southern Chinese food (such as Guangdong food, Chaozhou food) similar. The main dishes are cooked seafood, game, vegetables and cold dishes, mostly spicy.

(3) Vietnam

Vietnamese cuisine can generally be divided into three cuisines. Northern Vietnam is the main birthplace of Vietnamese culture, and many famous dishes (such as pho and pho rolls) originate from the northern region. Southern Vietnamese prefer dishes with a sweet flavor, and as a more diverse region, southern Vietnamese cuisine uses a greater variety of herbs. On the other hand, Vietnamese people like to eat fish, shrimp, crab, sea cucumber, shark fin, tripe and other seafood and chicken, vermicini, macaroni, tomatoes and so on. Don't like dessert, mutton, bean teeth. Breakfast generally eat wonton, salty steamed buns. The main food for lunch and dinner is rice, requiring less meat and more vegetables, and the taste is light.

(4) Myanmar

Burmese people prefer both Chinese and Western food. Daily beef, chicken, duck, fish, shrimp, eggs and a variety of vegetables, especially light vegetables or cold vegetables for Chinese food. They taste fresh, sour and sweet, seasoning commonly used curry, chili oil, etc., especially chili oil, necessary for meals. Have black tea and coffee after dinner. They do not eat animal offal, nor do they eat pork, the Kachin people in Myanmar like to eat animal meat, they are used to roast food with fire, sprinkle salt on it, and tear it with their hands.

(5) Cambodia

The staple food of Cambodians is rice, and non-staple food is mainly fish and shrimp, lettuce and salad. All kinds of traditional food are used to entertain guests, the special dishes are braised shrimp balls, vegetarian dishes, smoked fish, fried shrimp with egg, cold sauce, etc. Among them, the most distinctive flavor is "cold dish" Cambodia's food is a little close to Thai food, but there is no Thai food as strong sour and spicy taste, relatively sweet, mainly river seafood, it is worth saying that Cambodia's fried leeches, fried crickets, fried silkworm pupae, and fried spiders, which sound slightly scary dishes have become one of the main income of the local people. It is said that the silkworm pupae there is still natural green food and has the effect of beauty and beauty. Cambodians believe that the right hand is clean, the left hand is dirty, the right hand is eaten, and the items handed to others should be used with the right hand or both hands, especially the food, so that the other side will refuse to accept.

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