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It would not seem prudent whatsoever for someone - especially with no local knowledge (or language ability?) to go to Shenzhen and attempt to bribe anyone, much
by sabj 16y ago
It would not seem prudent whatsoever for someone - especially with no local knowledge (or language ability?) to go to Shenzhen and attempt to bribe anyone, much less government officials, to solve this problem. Guanxi aside, even if you think some local cadres are very 腐败, not a good idea. Cannot emphasize enough how many potential problems could arise from this course of action.
@OP, I would concur with the "lawyer first" strategy. While it may be worthwhile to go to meet with your supplier(s) / contact to try to resolve the issue, the first step you need to take is to better understand your current legal posture and options, lest you find yourself in unpleasant territory once you hit Chinese soil.
- mistermann 16y agoYes, as exciting as that approach may seem, considering recent immigration trends, I would think most anyone from China could extend their reach for revenge purposes into my home country with great ease....I think I'll be keeping this negotiation on the straight and narrow.
- sabj 16y agoThat's good; a reminder in general: it's a serious crime in the USA to bribe foreign officials: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_Corrupt_Practices_Act http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_Corrupt_Practices_Act
- curt 16y agoWasn't recommending it, sorry for not being clear it was more of a joke. I know of a few people that operate like that though with great success, but yes you need to know the culture. Usually that's what expediters are for (even though they don't tell you that directly), that's why the good ones are worth what they ask.