Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce has issued the "Guidelines for Enterprises' Overseas Integrity Compliance Work" to enhance the integrity compliance awareness and capabilities of enterprises going abroad, aiming to prevent and mitigate corruption risks in overseas operations [2][4]. Group 1: General Principles - The guidelines are designed to improve the integrity compliance awareness of enterprises engaged in overseas investments, contracting, labor cooperation, and aid, in line with various national laws and international anti-corruption standards [4][14]. - Enterprises are expected to take primary responsibility for integrity compliance in their overseas operations, adhering to a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption [4][5]. Group 2: Integrity Compliance Management System - Enterprises should establish a comprehensive integrity compliance management system that includes organizational structure, management systems, integrity culture, and supervision mechanisms [9][10]. - A dedicated department should be appointed to oversee integrity compliance management, ensuring independence from operational management [9][10]. Group 3: Compliance Training and Culture - Regular integrity compliance training should be conducted for all employees, particularly for key positions and overseas branch management [11][12]. - The decision-making and management levels of enterprises should lead by example in promoting integrity compliance as a core part of corporate culture [12][13]. Group 4: Legal and Regulatory Compliance - Enterprises must strictly adhere to both domestic and host country laws regarding anti-corruption, ensuring compliance with international agreements such as the United Nations Convention Against Corruption [14][15]. - Understanding local anti-corruption laws is crucial for enterprises to avoid legal repercussions and potential sanctions from international organizations [15][16]. Group 5: Risk Identification and Control - Enterprises should conduct thorough market research to identify and mitigate integrity compliance risks in overseas operations [41][42]. - A robust auditing system should be established to monitor financial transactions and ensure compliance with integrity standards [27][28].