386: Harmony in Differences with Catherine Xiang
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February 11, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 386
About this episode
Catherine Xiang discusses her book 'Harmony in Differences' and the importance of politeness in intercultural communication with China.
On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Catherine Xiang, author of Harmony in Differences: An Introduction to Politeness in Intercultural Communication with China . About Catherine Xiang Dr Catherine Xiang is an applied linguist and established author, and Head of East Asian Languages at LSE. She is also Programme Director for LSE’s BSc International Relations and Chinese, and UK Director of the LSE Confucius Institute for Business London. About Harmony in Differences Harmony in Differences explores the role of politeness in intercultural communication with China, offering practical insight into navigating relationships, communication styles, and cultural expectations in international business contexts.
People in this episode
Guest: Catherine Xiang
Topics covered
- intercultural communication
- politeness
- China
- business relationships
Keywords
- communication styles
- cultural expectations
- international business
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Harmony in Differences
Books & works: Harmony in Differences: An Introduction to Politeness in Intercultural Communication with China
Places: UK, China
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