China calling - and Singapore lawyers heed with ni hao!
Being on the same page with language helps build rapport, say lawyers
Singapore
AS CHINA shapes up to be a global economic heavyweight and further opens up its markets, Chinese companies are expected to bring about more deals abroad and possibly have a greater demand for disputes resolution as well.
To gain a slice of the burgeoning Chinese market - and an edge over counterparts - some corporate and litigation lawyers here are taking Chinese lessons to acquaint themselves with the language and culture.
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