In the news: Pfizer's China plant hid failures, U.S.-China tech deals cause national security concerns and Ctrip and Qunar merge

FDA team says Pfizer China plant hid failures This incident provides Chinese partners a nice what-not-to-do list while doing R&D for foreign firms. Falsifying quality control and manufacturing records, using old ingredients and hiding documents while the inspectors are on the hunt don't do any favors for the reputation of China's factories – even if they are run by MNCs. Read this for all the dos and don'ts while being investigated in China. Comply or be caught China question: What should I do when I'm being investigated? China question: How do I set up an R&D center? How to prepare for raids in China and Hong Kong Pharma firms deal with clinical trial complexity U.S. and China balance national security and technology The report comes just as American tech companies have signed a number of deals with Chinese firms, like those between Intel and Tsinghua, HP and Tsinghua, Western Digital and Tsinghua (which happens to be state-owned). But this issue can be seen from more than one angle. Chinese companies have their trade secrets to protect as well. Businesses just need to be smart with IP and information security wherever they choose to invest. Cybersecurity Law sparks data concern for MNCs China question: How do I create and implement a data privacy framework? Chinese investors' guide to the US tech market National security review creates FDI hurdle Why information security must be prioritized China travel services Ctrip and Qunar merge The battle begins. Sites backed by Alibaba and Tencent agreed to team up last month in the midst of stepped-up consolidation in the e-commerce market. The competitors also joined forces by combining their taxi-hailing apps Didi and Kuaidi Dache, and Alibaba scooped up the remaining stakes of Youku Tudou (China's version of Youtube). It seems that as internet services increase and diversify, competition is dying out. TMT changes require strategy rethink Why Qihoo v Tencent breaks new ground Tencent interview: A dynamic spirit – Guangdong Focus Courts get tough on ISPs