Code of Conduct

Chunqiu Risk provides independent intelligence on developments relevant to China-related risk.

This Code of Conduct sets out the ethical principles that guide our work.

Independence and political neutrality

Chunqiu Risk is independent and does not take political positions.

We do not advocate for or against governments, political parties, political movements, institutions, companies or ideological

positions. Our work is intended to support decision-making, not to promote a political or commercial agenda.

Analysis is based on available information and our own assessment of its relevance and significance.

Public and lawful sourcing

Chunqiu Risk works with publicly available information and other lawfully accessible sources.

We do not use hacking, unauthorised access, stolen credentials, unlawful surveillance, deception or other improper methods to obtain information.

We do not seek confidential information through inducement, bribery or encouragement of unlawful disclosure.

Our work is based on open and lawful research methods.

Integrity and improper influence

Chunqiu Risk does not offer, solicit or accept bribes, kickbacks or improper inducements.

We do not allow clients, partners, sources or other third parties to purchase or dictate a predetermined analytical conclusion.

We aim to assess information on its evidential value and context rather than according to the political, institutional or commercial interests of its source.

Analytical integrity

We seek to present information accurately and in context and to distinguish, where relevant, between reported information, interpretation and forward-looking assessment.

We do not knowingly fabricate, manipulate or misrepresent information.

Sources may differ in reliability, perspective and intent. No category of source is assumed to be inherently correct or inherently unreliable.

Responsible use of technology

Chunqiu Risk may use artificial intelligence and other technological tools to support research and analytical processes.

These tools support our work and are not treated as independent sources of factual information.

We seek to use technology in a manner consistent with the principles set out in this Code.

Confidentiality and privacy

We respect confidential information legitimately entrusted to us and seek to handle personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable requirements.

We do not seek private information where it has no legitimate intelligence purpose.

Limits of intelligence

Intelligence is produced from information available at a particular point in time and may be affected by incomplete, inaccurate, delayed or subsequently revised information.

Chunqiu Risk intelligence is intended to support informed decision-making. It does not constitute a guarantee of future events or outcomes.