When doing business in another country, especially in China, One needs to know who they are really dealing with. Most Chinese companies have close ties to the Chinese government, and often use these connections to obtain contracts.

US companies need to conduct due diligence to prevent the breaching of the US Foreign Corruption Practice Act (USFCPA). The US Department of Justice (DOJ), in recent years has been more diligent about enforcing this act, regardless of the size of the US Company.

Knowing who you are in partnership with is probably one of the most important factors when doing business in China, especially if the government is involved the project. Performing due diligence in China is an arduous task, but not impossible.

China often at times lacks transparency, making it difficult to clearly see the real situation. Through experience and contacts, we are able to help provide a clearer picture of a potential partners' true assets and liabilities. If your firm is not careful, it may incur more liabilities from its partner than anticipated.