1. Convert the monthly salaries to your own currency. You should note that it is traditional for Chinese workers to be paid on the basis of a 13-month year. Compare these salaries with typical salaries in your country.

2. Consider the qualifications normally expected of Chinese workers compared to local requirements. How do they differ? If a business had the choice of employing non-Chinese workers to service accounts in China instead of employing Chinese workers, what are the likely cost implications?