Mining giant Rio Tinto says it’s determined not to let the jailing of four employees – including Australia’s Stern Hu – affect its relationship with China. The company says accepting bribes and obtaining commercial secrets is deplorable behaviour, and it has terminated the workers’ contracts.
See http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201003/2859606.htm?desktop.
See also http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8592226.stm and http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62S0R020100329.