After the investigation into Bain & Co., foreign executives in China are concerned about who might be the next target.
In light of the worsening relations with the West, the Chinese government is increasing its monitoring of international businesses.
Bain is one of several foreign companies that have been affected by Chinese regulatory crackdowns.
Chinese authorities have alleged "improper economic activities" and "disturbing market order" against the company.
Some experts think Beijing is telling foreign businesses not to meddle in China's internal affairs through the crackdown.
Concerns about conducting business in China have been aroused by the circumstance among international businesses.
Some claim that China is using economic coercion because of its increasingly assertive approach to dealing with foreign corporations.
The circumstance emphasizes the difficulties international companies encounter while negotiating China's complicated regulatory environment.