11595. DOING BUSINESS IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA: HOW CHINESE CULTURE SHAPES AND CONSTRAINS FOREIGN BUSINESS. Provides an overview of how Chinese culture influences business operations in China and looks at some of the underlying "cultural barriers" to American firm success in China. The role of personal connections in getting things done and the impact of culture on negotiating style are given special attention. Also considers cultural influences in the special problems of corruption, growing social unrest, and the absence of a legal structure. 18 pages, 38 footnotes, 35 bibliographic sources.