The Chinese government has intensified probes into commercial bribery in the private sector, with a particular focus on sales incentive programs, as part of its broader crackdown on corruption, which may result in increased risks for companies doing business in China.
Local bureaus of China’s State Administration of Industry and Commerce (SAIC) enforce commercial bribery laws and investigate bribery cases. In recent months, the SAIC, through a series of enforcement actions, has targeted the tire manufacturing industry. Media reports also suggest that there may be some ongoing investigative activity in the healthcare sector.