While China has increasingly adopted Western influences, the traditional family structure is still highly valued and holds a prominent position in the Chinese culture. Both traditional and modern Chinese families have similar values and morals to one another, and these have been a part of daily life for many centuries. read more
However, with the Chinese population playing an important role as a world group, accurate knowledge of Asian values, traditions and beliefs is paramount to cross-cultural communication. Emphasis on the family is a key aspect of Chinese culture, but these family values are often much different than Western ones. read more