Harmony in Differences with Catherine Xiang

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.