Competitive IntelligenceChina's political system and some business practices of Chinese market participants can lead to unfair competition. As a result, US companies are forced to increase their attention on the competitive environment and to obtain more competitive information, compared with other markets. In China, Competitive Intelligence - including early research, observation, and analysis of competitors - is a crucial success factor for long-term strategy and day-to-day operations. While Competitive Intelligence is ethically and legally restricted in the US, Chinese law allows some investigative research methods and undercover activities. In the competitive Chinese business environment, professional investigators are involved in CI acting within the legal framework. Companies should ask these questions about CI projects:
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