Multinational companies face unique compliance challenges when partnering with local companies to form joint ventures in China, particularly when the partner is also a state-owned entity. Recent FCPA enforcement actions reflect the continued attention U.S. regulators pay to business activities in China, including those involving JVs. In a guest article, Mimi Yang, David Zhang and Karen Oddo of Ropes & Gray explain how to effectively navigate these complex anti-corruption risks. They argue that multinational corporations need to take a proactive approach, from pre-deal due diligence of a potential JV partner through post-investment integration and implementation of a strong compliance program, to ongoing training and monitoring. See “Anti-Corruption Provisions in Third-Party Contracts in China” (Jun. 7, 2017).