Opinion
Published on: 05. November 2021

Chinese games of confusion with business cards

Black ink on a red background. That is how Chinese business cards once looked like, back when they were presented by emissaries of the imperial court. Name cards were already used in China thousands of years ago. However, the gesture of handing them over – with both hands – was copied. Nowadays, however, all that is needed to exchange contacts is a tap on the smartphone.

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Last updated: 24. July 2025
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