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The countdown begins! With three weeks left to the Lunar New Year, there's an end-of-year feeling here in Taipei: 🎋 red lanterns hung up all over the city 🎋 Lunar New Year music playing in the stores 🎋 stalls getting set up for the festive markets 🎋everyone super busy, getting ready for a holiday I love this time of year, especially the actual Lunar New Year, when northern Taiwan becomes very quiet and low-key. Having come from a culture where 'end of year' means December and 'beginning of the year' means now, I'm grateful to live in a 'different world' where I have the chance to reframe my assumptions. ✨ Having the opportunity to rethink our assumptions in today's world is, in fact, increasingly difficult. Our social media feeds, news sources, and social circles tend to keep us insulated, which easily leads to confirmation bias. It is, however, an essential mental skill to flex in order to walk firmly on the path of cultural intelligence. Even simply asking an open-ended question instead of sharing your viewpoint is a great habit to make sure that we're really listening and seeing clearly. What could you do this year to keep rethinking your assumptions and increase your cultural intelligence? #culturalintelligence #globalteams #taiwan #leadershipdevelopment #EQ Elephant Communications

🏮 新年快乐 | Happy Lunar New Year! 🎊 As the Year of the Dragon begins, it brings a powerful symbol of strength, ambition, and transformation - all key traits for businesses looking to expand, innovate, and scale across APAC markets and beyond. Having worked with brands and companies entering, trading in and expanding from China and ANZ for more than two decades, we’ve seen firsthand how Lunar New Year is more than a celebration - it’s a pivotal moment for commerce, partnerships, and growth. The season drives one of the largest consumer spending surges globally, with brands that understand the market leveraging it to build deeper connections with their audiences and partners. (*if you missed the boat this year, pencil it in to your commercial strategy for next year!) Wishing all my connections in China and beyond a joyful, successful, and prosperous Lunar New Year! 🐉 #Strategy #Growth #MarketExpansion #GlobalTrade

**🎉 Happy Chinese New Year! 🐍✨** As we welcome the Year of the Snake, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the wisdom and adaptability this symbol represents. The snake sheds its skin to embrace growth and transformation—a powerful reminder that change is not only inevitable but essential for progress. In the coming year, let’s channel the spirit of the snake: stay agile, embrace new opportunities, and approach challenges with resilience and creativity. The future belongs to those who are willing to evolve, learn, and adapt. Whether it’s in our personal lives or professional journeys, let’s commit to shedding old habits, exploring new paths, and striving for excellence. Here’s to a year filled with growth, innovation, and meaningful connections. May the Year of the Snake bring you prosperity, success, and the courage to embrace the unknown. 🐍💫 Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧✨ #ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #EmbraceChange #GrowthMindset #NewBeginnings #Huawei

Today marks the first day of Lunar New Year 2025, and begins a new and very differentiated chapter as what we have witnessed in the last quarter.   Economists termed the period as “China’s 3rd cycle” which economy transition and structural challenges have reached a new crux manifested in lingering dull levels of consumer attitudes and confidence. This is unprecedented, and thereupon overwhelming. Industries, sectors and consumer segments across China will take off in distinctly different ways and which prompt the critical question : How do we capture the change?   As with our ritual to set our intents for the year, we choose #ReModel as our WOTY.   It is an affirmation to deliberate and retool our business and the ways we choose to live. It is to be an elevated journey to incubate and to grow each other as a catalyst for the change we all seek. I believe we are the model and it starts with us.   I am immensely thankful to the enormous trust and faith from each and every partner, without which will be a less colorful journey. And now lets get on this together. #dentsu #iProspectChina

✨🐍 Happy Lunar New Year! 🐍✨ Wishing you a year filled with wisdom, transformation, and prosperity! May the Year of the Snake bring you success, resilience, and new opportunities.🏮🥠🎊 ... Curious about the deeper cultural forces shaping Asian traditions and consumer behaviors? Discover exclusive insights in the Culturati syndicated report: Asian Universal Truths. Inquire to learn more! ... #CrossCulturalMarketing #AsianMarketing #AsianUniversalTruths #CrossCulturalIntelligence #MulticulturalMarketing #Culturati

Recently, there have been two news from China that I’d love to share with you: DeepSeek AI: China continues to make waves in the tech world with its advancements in artificial intelligence. DeepSeek, a cutting-edge AI platform, is pushing the boundaries of innovation and transforming industries with its intelligent solutions. It’s inspiring to see how technology is shaping the future! Chinese New Year: As we approach 29/1/2025 the world is gearing up to celebrate Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year. This year marks the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom, adaptability, and transformation. Now, let’s DeepSeek into what makes Chinese New Year so special! 🐍🎉 Chinese New Year is a 15-day celebration filled with rich traditions, vibrant festivities, and meaningful rituals. Here’s a quick glimpse: ✨ Families gather for reunion dinners, sharing dishes like dumplings and fish, which symbolize prosperity. ✨ Red decorations, lanterns, and clothing are everywhere, as red represents good luck and happiness. ✨ Fireworks light up the sky to ward off evil spirits, and dragon dances bring energy and excitement to the streets. ✨ The exchange of red envelopes (红包) filled with money is a beloved tradition, symbolizing blessings for the year ahead. This year, as we celebrate the Year of the Snake, let’s embrace the qualities it represents—wisdom, resilience, and the ability to adapt to change. These are values that resonate deeply, both in our personal lives and in our professional journeys. To everyone celebrating, I wish you a joyful and prosperous new year! To those new to the festivities, I invite you to join in the spirit of learning and celebration. Let’s take this opportunity to appreciate cultural diversity and welcome the Year of the Snake with open hearts. Xīn Nián Kuài Lè!🧧 (Happy New Year!) #ChineseNewYear #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #DeepSeekAI #Innovation #DiversityAndInclusion #Celebration

🐍HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!🐍 The Year of the Snake is here, bringing introspection, personal growth, and strategic planning vibes to biz everywhere. Think of it as your sign to shed outdated strategies and transform into something extraordinary. Snakes are wise, mysterious, and masters of transformation—just like any great biz. This year, let’s channel that energy into bold moves, smarter systems, and goals that will have your competitors hissing in envy. Here’s to a year of strategic wins, fresh opportunities, and growth that feels as smooth as a snake’s scales! Ready to go ALL IN? www.allinadvisory.com.au

We’re welcoming the Chinese Year of the Wood Snake – and with it, transformation and growth. 🐍🇨🇳 This January 29 marks the beginning of a new lunar year in China. 2025 ushers in the Year of the Wood Snake – a unique combination that occurs only once every 60 years. In this special lunar year, the snake, which is traditionally associated with transformation and renewal, is combined with the nurturing and stable qualities of the wood element. Together, they make 2025 a year that promises introspection, growth, and transformation – a powerful combination that fits perfectly with this time of unprecedented technological transformation. At G+D, we’re looking forward to another exciting year, where we will continue to shape this transformation by further expanding our digital portfolio, investing in innovation, and strengthening our position as #SecurityTech leader. And of course, we’re also celebrating with our colleagues and customers in China and wish everyone a harmonious and successful Chinese New Year! #ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #Transformation

🎊 Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái! Wishing everyone prosperity and success this Chinese New Year! 🧧✨ As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we embrace the qualities this symbol represents—wisdom, transformation, and strategic thinking. In business and the workplace, success isn’t just about luck; it’s about having the right mindset, work ethics, and adaptability to navigate challenges. Regardless of our industry, these values remain essential: 🔹 Accountability – Owning our tasks and delivering results. 🔹 Continuous Learning – Staying ahead through knowledge and skills. 🔹 Collaboration – Great things happen when we work together. 🔹 Integrity – Success with honesty and fairness. 🔹 Resilience & Strategy – Like the Snake, knowing when to move fast and when to be patient. While we welcome the good fortune that comes with the Lunar New Year, let’s remember that true success is built on hard work, smart decisions, and the right values. Here’s to a year of strategic growth, breakthroughs, and well-earned success! 🐍✨ #ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #WorkEthics #SuccessMindset #Growth

As we step into the Year of the Snake on January 28, 2025, we celebrate wisdom, transformation, and resilience—qualities that drive innovation in clinical research and global healthcare. The Chinese New Year is more than just a festival; it’s a time of renewal, reflection, and reconnecting with family and traditions. In China and across Asia, businesses pause to honor this significant holiday, making it crucial for organizations working in global markets to acknowledge and respect cultural rhythms. What does the Year of the Snake symbolize? 🔸Intelligence & adaptability 🔸Transformation & strategy 🔸Patience & persistence At Across Global, we value the power of strategic collaboration, just like the snake’s ability to navigate challenges with precision and foresight. As we enter this new lunar year, we remain committed to fostering strong, meaningful connections in the clinical research community worldwide. #acrossglobal #chinesenewyear #culturalawareness #globalhealthcare