

Behind dazzling resume and impressive reputation: How to identify hidden risks in key talents and partners?
The Value of In-Depth Background Investigations and Independent Side Interviews in Key Corporate Decision-Making In hiring senior managers and selecting key business partners, companies need to assess the professional competence, track record and integrity of key candidates. However, work experience with well-known companies, outstanding work performance or a good public image do not necessarily fully reflect a person's true abilities, management style, or business reputation


Protecting Corporate Assets in China: Practical Lessons from Shanghai’s Landmark Executive Backstabbing Case
Executive Summary With the official implementation of Amendment (XII) to China’s Criminal Law, the scope of the offense of "Illegal Operation of Similar Business" (非法经营同类营业罪) has expanded beyond state-owned enterprise (SOE) personnel to encompass senior executives of private enterprises and foreign-invested enterprises in China. Recently, the Jiading District People’s Court in Shanghai handed down a landmark verdict in the region’s first case involving a private company execu


Understanding China's 'Little Giants': Strategic Imperatives for Foreign Investors
China's "Little Giants" initiative, designed to foster highly specialised small and medium-sized enterprises in critical technological sectors, presents a compelling yet intricate proposition for foreign multinational corporations and institutional investors. These companies, often recipients of significant state support, are positioned at the forefront of China's drive for technological self-reliance and domestic supply chain resilience. While their innovative capabilities a


