Chinese Provincial Governments Turn to Extortion
November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
As local governments in China contend with the country's sluggish economy, some are reportedly shaking down successful private companies to supplement their coffers.
This coercive practice, known as "distant water fishing", involves poorer inland governments reaching beyond their jurisdictions to "catch" companies based in wealthier coastal provinces. They accuse them of fraud or othe . . .
As local governments in China contend with the country's sluggish economy, some are reportedly shaking down successful private companies to supplement their coffers.
This coercive practice, known as "distant water fishing", involves poorer inland governments reaching beyond their jurisdictions to "catch" companies based in wealthier coastal provinces. They accuse them of fraud or othe . . .