The rise of exit bans and hostage-taking in China

China’s counterespionage laws open up foreign executives to the risk of being detained in the country in the event of a business dispute. It is increasingly common for foreign businesspeople to face an exit ban or commercial hostage situation as a result — which means companies doing business in Chi...

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Main Authors: Wroldsen, Jack, Carr, Chris (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Cambridge, Massachusetts] MIT Sloan Management Review 2023
Edition:[First edition]
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:China’s counterespionage laws open up foreign executives to the risk of being detained in the country in the event of a business dispute. It is increasingly common for foreign businesspeople to face an exit ban or commercial hostage situation as a result — which means companies doing business in China should prepare for such a possibility. This article explains how to develop a plan of action should such a situation arise
Item Description:Reprint #65217
Physical Description:5 pages