Open a newspaper and check out the classified ads, what would be one of the things that companies look for?
Aside from a degree that shows that you have completed the course of what they are looking for, you would also notice that should you have the knowledge on how to deal and speak in Chinese, you have a better advantage over the other applicants.
Business Chinese is one the rising requirements of some employees. If you know how to better communicate, not only in the universal language, English, but in Chinese as well, you would easily be able to reach out to other companies and employers, businessmen and prospective clients who are Chinese.
China is rising in the economic ladder, and most businesses these days are aware of this. In a few more years, China’s companies will be spreading their wings and reach to almost any country in the world, and as one of the employees, or would be employee, if you have the know-how on how to talk in business Chinese, you definitely have an edge.
One this is for sure though, regardless of whatever language it is, if you know how to speak and transact with another person, of another country, in his / her mother tongue, they would trust you more. You would definitely have their approval, and hope, that in dealing with money, in any business, it is best to be able to communicate well.
Communication is, as always, the key to any improved understanding of both parties.