Secrets and laws

Article Abstract:

Investors are turning to contractual and management strategies to ensure confidentiality in protecting their business secrets. Copyright, patent and trademark laws do not protect non-registered business secrets and Chinese companies have a tradition of stealing technology and business secrets from Western firms. Confidentiality clauses are widely-used in employment contracts, but the concept is new to employees. High staff turnover also burdens the employer.

Management, International aspects, Trade secrets, Business intelligence, Competitive intelligence

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Shenyang up for sale

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Officials in the heavy industrial city of Shenyang, Liaoning, China have said they will use any measures necessary to entice foreign investors to establish joint ventures with debt-ridden state firms. This means tax breaks of up to 10%, franchising state-owned companies to reduce investment capital, and reducing the burden to employees of layed-off workers. However company-appointed officials fear underselling state assets and losing their jobs.

Finance, Government business enterprises, Public enterprises, Shenyang, China

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Shenzhen stays ahead

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Special economic zones focusing on electronics, manufacturing and light industry are emerging in Dongguan because of its proximity to Shenzhen and labor is cheaper. Shenzhen is attracting more high-tech investment. Investment incentives also encourage investors by exempting import duties, and offering lower preferential tax rates.

Economic development, Shenzhen, China, Guangdong, China

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