Beijing raids consultancy, State-sponsored media warns more to come
Beijing sent a message to foreign businesses this week when it launched an investigation into Shanghai-based Capvision Partners on the grounds of national security, accusing the consultancy firm of failure to prevent espionage.on Monday night that authorities had simultaneously raided the consultancy's branches in Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou and Shenzhen. In Suzhou, officials questioned employees while searching and seizing items from the office.
According to state broadcaster Jiangsu Television, a Suzhou State Security Bureau police officer accused consultants and investigation firms like Capvision of undertaking foreign-related projects and contacting individuals with access to state secrets, both science and defence related, in exchange for money.
The police officer reportedly said state authorities would continue to crack down on consulting and other activities in accordance with laws such as the Anti-Espionage Law.
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