Dining etiquette for discussing business. The business dinner mainly takes the form of the Chinese banquet; this is an important aspect of doing business in China, and one which needs to be taken very seriously. Women are expected to partake in the evening's business entertainment as long as they are seen by the Chinese as equal business partners.
Dining etiquette for compliments. Compliments are expected. Praise the food throughout, as well as the wisdom and taste of your host. Leave controversial topics and business matters for later.
Dining etiquette for toasts. If you are the honored guest, you will be expected to make a toast, usually soon after the host does or at the end of the meal. An appropriate toast is to the health of the host and all those present, and to the prosperity of the business that brought you together.
The toast in China is gambai, which means "bottoms up" or "drain the glass.