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Question: What do you think of China Construction’s project in Egypt? How will The Belt and Road Initiative change your life?
For millennia, the River Nile nurtured the development of Egypt's ancient civilizations. Today, Egypt faces two major obstacles to its modernization: 90% of the country is desert, and the population is growing rapidly. The government has now proposed a national rejuvenation plan, which perfectly fits within the“ Belt and Road” initiative.
In 2015, the government decided to build a new administrative capital with a total area of more than 700 square kilometers. Once completed, it’s expected to be home to 5 million people. It is located in the desert zone 45 km east of Cairo, between the capital and the city of Suez, which borders the Red Sea.
Given that Egypt is the pivotal country for the "Belt and Road" initiative, the construction of the "New Capital" has received great support from China. On October 11th, 2017, China Construction Group signed as the general contractor of the “New Capital CBD” project in Egypt.
The project will showcase China's strong construction capability by creating a stunning skyline of “Chinese buildings” in the new economic center. It includes 20 high-rise buildings and the supporting infrastructure, the most eye-catching of which will be a 385m high skyscraper. Once complete, it will become the tallest tower in Africa.
The “New Capital CBD” project has also created a large number of jobs for local people. At present, the number of Egyptian employees is twice that of the Chinese on the construction site. In some cases, there will be more than 10,000 local employees working on the site, accounting for 80-90% of the total. In working for a Chinese company, local employees not only receive more lucrative wage, but also learn skills from experienced Chinese engineers. It will help to cultivate a group of brilliant local engineers once the project is finished. Living under the same roof, Egyptian and Chinese employees have become good friends. Thanks to the Egyptian's optimistic attitude, the staff are working together happily and efficiently.
When Egypt’s “New Capital CBD” project is finished in three years' time, it will not just promote local economic development, but also create a signature for Chinese construction in Egypt. At 385 meters high, the tallest building in Africa will be a beacon for China's construction capability.
-1.1 Culture & Its Elements
-1.2 Characteristics of Culture
-1.3 Metaphors of Culture
-1.4 Basics of Communication
-1.5 Intercultural Communication
-课后习题-Understanding Intercultural Communication
-讨论-Understanding Intercultural Communication
-课外延伸-Understanding Intercultural Communication
-2.1 The Kluckhohns and Strodtbeck’s Value Orientations
--The Kluckhohns and Strodtbeck’s Value Orientations
-2.2 Hofstede’s Value Dimensions
-2.3 Hall’s High-context and Low-context Orientations
--Hall’s High-context and Low-context Orientations
-2.4 Face and Facework
-2.5 Dominant Chinese Cultural Patterns
--Dominant Chinese Cultural Patterns
-2.6 Dominant United States Cultural Patterns
--Dominant United States Cultural Patterns
-课后习题-Values and Value Orientations Across Cultures
-讨论-Values and Value Orientations Across Cultures
-课外延伸-Values and Value Orientations Across Cultures
-3.1 The Relationship between Language and Culture
--The Relationship between Language and Culture
-3.2 Cultural differences in Words and their Meaning
--Cultural differences in Words and their Meaning
-3.3 Cultural Differences in Daily Conversations
--Cultural Differences in Daily Conversations
-3.4 Communication Styles
-课后习题-Language and Culture
-4.1 Basics of Nonverbal Communication
--Basics of Nonverbal Communication
-4.2 Body Language
-4.3 Time
--Time
-4.4 Space and Touch
-Nonverbal Communication Across Cultures
-讨论-Nonverbal Communication Across Cultures
-课外延伸-Nonverbal Communication Across Cultures
-5.1 Cultural Influences on Education
--Cultural Influences on Education
-5.2 Traditional Chinese Medicine Vs. Western Medicine
--Traditional Chinese Medicine Vs. Western Medicine
-5.3 Major Tea Cultures in the World
--Major Tea Cultures in the World
-5.4 Cultural Influences on Politics
--Cultural Influences on Politics
-课后习题-Cultural Influences on Various Contexts
-讨论-Cultural Influences on Various Contexts
-课外延伸-Cultural Influences on Various Contexts
-6.1 Sex and Gender
-6.2 Gender Roles across Cultures
--Gender Roles across Cultures
-6.3 Sexist Language
-6.4 Cross-gender Communication
-课后习题-Gender and Communication Across Cultures
-讨论-Gender and Communication Across Cultures
-课外延伸-Gender and Communication Across Cultures
-7.1 Business Negotiation across Cultures
--Business Negotiation across Cultures
-7.2 Business Protocols across Cultures
--Business Protocols across Cultures
-7.3 Conflict Management across Cultures
--Conflict Management across Cultures
-7.4 Cultural Impact on Global Marketing
--Cultural Impact on Global Marketing
-7.5 Business Leadership across Cultures
--Business Leadership across Cultures
-课后习题-Intercultural Communication in Business Setting
-讨论-Intercultural Communication in Business Setting
-课外延伸-Intercultural Communication in Business Setting
-8.1 Introduction to the Belt and Road Initiative
--Introduction to the Belt and Road Initiative
-8.2 The Cultural Foundations of the Belt and Road Initiative
--The Cultural Foundations of the Belt and Road Initiative
-8.3 Globalization and the Belt and Road Initiative
--Globalization and the Belt and Road Initiative
-8.4 Language Communication in the Belt and Road Construction
--Language Communication in the Belt and Road Construction
-课后习题-Communication Across “Belt and Road “Countries
-讨论-Communication Across “Belt and Road “Countries
-课外延伸-Communication Across “Belt and Road “Countries
-9.1 Global Challenges Facing Humankind
--Global Challenges Facing Humankind
-9.2 Stereotyping, Prejudice and Ethnocentrism
--Stereotyping, Prejudice and Ethnocentrism
-9.3 Intercultural Communication Toward a Community of Shared Future
--Intercultural Communication Toward a Community of Shared Future
-课后习题-A cross-Cultural Dialogue Toward a Community of Shared Future for Mankind
-讨论-A cross-Cultural Dialogue Toward a Community of Shared Future for Mankind
-课外延伸-A cross-Cultural Dialogue Toward a Community of Shared Future for Mankind
-10.1 Cultural Shock
-10.2 Acculturation
-10.3 The Concept of Intercultural Communication Competence
--The Concept of Intercultural Communication Competence
-10.4 The Components of Intercultural Communication Competence
--The Components of Intercultural Communication Competence
-10.5 Improving Intercultural Communication Competence
--Improving Intercultural Communication Competence
-课后习题-Developing Intercultural Competence as a Global Citizen
-讨论-Developing Intercultural Competence as a Global Citizen
-课外延伸-Developing Intercultural Competence as a Global Citizen
