Why Compliance with the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Matters in China
29 February 2008
How is it that US law can apply to certain Chinese companies and the conduct of Chinese business executives? The answer is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), a broad-reaching US law enacted to prohibit bribery as a means of obtaining and retaining business. A common misperception in the business community is that the FCPA applies only to US companies and US citizens. However, under certain circumstances, the FCPA can also apply to the conduct of Chinese companies and Chinese business executives, making FCPA compliance crucial.
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