The New York Times has published a fascinating article about American citizen David Ji whose American electronics distribution company got into a dispute with Changhong, Sichuan’s gargantuan TV manufacturer. Changhong claims that Ji’s company owes them a lot of money; Ji’s business partners in the U.S. claim that he has been detained in sinister circumstances.
New York Times: Dispute Leaves U.S. Executive in Chinese Legal Netherworld
Forbes also has a long article, with a video footage of David Ji: “Held Hostage in China” article; “Bad Business in China” video.