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In our efforts to constantly improve the experience of our users and clients, we have provided this Website Feedback Survey to get a better perspective of our website user experience. Please answer the following questions as honestly and completely as possible. Your opinion is important to us. For your background:...

Belgian Ambassador’s Event in Beijing

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June 20, 2011 - Mr. Michael and David De Clercq of CPG attended the Belgian Ambassador's Event along with an estimated 250 people making up about half of the Belgian community in Beijing. It was held at the Belgian Embassy in Beijing. The event brought together the Belgian community and...

Change in China

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Ever since coming to China in 2004, I was amazed at the rate of change throughout the country. Highways, railways, and building complexes appear as if by magic. This was especially apparent during the few years before the Olympic Games of 2008 in Beijing, during which subway lines appeared as...

Chinese Culture of a Beijing Hutong

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As part of Beijing's ancient culture, the Hutongs are very distinctive for their uniquely Chinese character. "Hutong" is originally a Mongolian term meaning "small lane" in English. These "lanes" can best be described as winding alleyways, which are often lined with traditional restaurants, shops and homes. Many cultural experts of...

Employee Suggestion Box

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Employee Suggestion Box Do you have any suggestions/comments/complaints* for how we can improve life at CPG? For example: Ideas for company events Enhancements to the office environment Suggestions for improving management Improvements to our service Please let us know of anything that you think would make your time here at...

CPG Birthday Dinner!

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Earlier this week, Tuesday June 1st, was our Sourcing Team Leader May's birthday. Here you can see a group of us that went out to dinner together after work to celebrate. We went to a really great Vietnamese Place on Jianguomen St, near the Beijing Friendship Store. Happy Birthday May!

Introducing the Chinglish Column!

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China is quickly developing but accurate translations of foreign languages still remain a challenge. When exploring the vast country, you can find some interesting and fun translations! This section is dedicated to making you smile. Enjoy! *Keep in mind, if a public translation could turn out like this, what could...

Photo Diary of a Chinese Hometown

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Chinese New Year is a time when many Chinese who are working away from home take the time off to go back and visit home. I was no exception. The name of the town where I come from is Long Men, which comes from the Chinese idiom: Li Yu Tiao...

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