Chinese companies are among the most willing in the world to pay bribes in developing countries, according to a report issued by the global anti-corruption organisation, Transparency International. Only Russia came out worse in the study of 21 countries and Taiwan was in 19th place. The survey was compiled from the responses of 835 senior […]
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Dealing with dilemmas
Investing in China involves confronting a wide range of ethical problems. Instead of following the herd and behaving unethically, managers should choose a strategy for each situation, writes Dr. Kai-Alexander Schlevogt.Many companies start to tackle ethical questions only once they have reached a size that makes them believe they can afford philanthropic endeavours. And even […]
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The Sun king
The 38-year-old entrepreneur Sun Guangxin is a dominant force in a diverse range of businesses in the remote Xinjiang region and he has ambitious plans to expand into other sectors over the coming decade.
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Travel restrictions eased
Restrictions on Chinese travelling abroad have been eased in response to the country's accession to the World Trade Organisation, reported Xinhua. New measures include a simpler system for passport applications, greater power for border visa offices and the setting up of a 'green card' system for foreigners wanting to live in China. The move to […]
China must revise its approach to Africa