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China Frees Mintz Group Staff Amid Foreign Investment Shift

3/25/2025

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After two long years of detention, China has finally released five employees of the Mintz Group, an American consulting firm. This move comes as China seeks to revive foreign investment, which has plummeted recently. However, the Mintz Group has decided to cease operations in Beijing and Hong Kong, marking a significant shift in the landscape of foreign consulting in the region.

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After two long years of detention, China has finally released five employees of the Mintz Group, an American consulting firm. This move comes as China seeks to revive foreign investment, which has plummeted recently. However, the Mintz Group has decided to cease operations in Beijing and Hong Kong, marking a significant shift in the landscape of foreign consulting in the region.