Picking On Multinationals

A supplier and its customer quarrel about prices. Secret meetings are followed by accusations of spying and attempted bribery. When these things occur in free societies, the disputes usually get resolved privately or in civil court. Sometimes, if there is evidence of crimes like bribery, law enforcement might get involved. The national security apparatus, however, is not drawn into the fray. Things are different in China. Four employees of Australia-based …