Analysis of Macau’s Legal System for Preventing and Combating Commercial Bribery under the Framework of Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin

Abstract

On March 1, 2024, at midnight, Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin started special customs operations: the free entry of goods at the “first-tier” and the control of goods at the “second-tier”. This has facilitated efficient and convenient flow of logistics, personnel, capital, and information between Hengqin and Macao, leading to increased economic and trade activities. However, one of the significant risks affecting the healthy development of businesses and the market economy is the criminal legal risks faced by enterprises. Enhancing entrepreneurs’ awareness and understanding of criminal legal risks is an effective way to prevent corruption and fraud. This article focuses on analyzing the legal construction of combating and preventing commercial bribery crimes in Macao, aiming to deepen the understanding of the legal consequences of corruption and fraud for entrepreneurs in the Hengqin-Macau.