The establishment of the Social Credit System since 2014 has been an attempt by the Chinese
government to strengthen its regulatory system in the face of a weak judiciary rampant
corruption and a series of corporate scandals. This study examines the related changes in
China's regulatory system from the perspective of the enterprise as the main target of
regulation. Document analysis and interviews shed light on corporate compliance practices and
the impact of the Social Credit System on companies in China with details on the automotive
and securities sectors. The insights gained will benefit business and regulatory academics and
practitioners as well as contributing to the understanding of China's impact on global
governance.
