McKinsey & Co. partners have been questioning the consulting giant's presence in China, worried that doing business there may not be worth the risks given the Asian superpower's increasingly volatile relationship with the US.
The article from MSN discusses internal concerns at McKinsey & Company regarding its extensive operations in China amidst rising geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China. Some partners at McKinsey are questioning the firm's deep engagement in China due to potential risks associated with national security issues, data privacy, and the possibility of being caught in the crossfire of U.S.-China relations. This comes at a time when the U.S. government has been scrutinizing consulting firms for their work with Chinese entities, especially in sensitive sectors. Despite these concerns, McKinsey has maintained that its work in China adheres to all legal and ethical standards, and it continues to see China as a significant market for growth. However, the debate within the firm reflects broader anxieties about how global consulting firms navigate the increasingly complex international landscape.