<p>I'm probably going to intern as an analyst in China at a high-tech orientated private equity or venture capital shop in about twenty months from now. I'm wondering what's the fastest way of learning Mandarin (aside from living there), and what would be the most relevant skill-set (reading, writing, both) to focus on?</p>
<p>Just wondering if anybody could share any experiences on what's useful for day to day technology business in China (i.e. would the financial documents/analysis be in Mandarin if the firm attracts major international co-investment - Goldman, etc.)?</p>