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Chinese and Western behavioural differences: understanding the gaps International Journal of Social Economics ; Bradford; 1997; OKeefe, Hsu; OKeefe, William M.; Volume: 24 Issue: 1/2/3 Start Page: 190- 196 ISSN: Subject Terms: Joint ventures International relations-US Society Culture Classification Codes: 9130: Experimental/theoretical 1130: Economic theory 9179:Asia the Pacific 9190: United States Geographic Names: United States US China Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to explore the nature and roots of selected conflicts experienced by the Chinese and Westerners when attempting to work together in a joint venture. Emphasis will be given to those Chinese behaviours which appear to have their roots in Confucian thought and values. Informal interviews conducted by the authors with Western executives involved in joint venture investments in China have identified the need to focus research on the problems Chinese and Westerners encounter once the business venture has been established and is in operation Full Text: Copyright MCB UP Limited (MCB) 1997 Hsu OKeefe: Department of Economics and Finance, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey, USA William M. OKeefe: BASF Corporation, New Jersey, USA Background and purpose The reform and open door policies instituted by the Peoples Republic of Chinas (China here on) paramount leader Deng Xiaoping in 1978 have led the country to unparalleled economic growth, averaging about 10 per cent per year throughout the 1980s. A key aspect of the strategies adopted by China to modernize and grow quickly has been to attract foreign investments, frequently